Omega-3 During Pregnancy - How Much Dha And Epa Does A Woman

Omega-3 during pregnancy

Asked for Male, 33 Years

How much DHA and EPA does a woman need in the third trimester?And if need be my gay ecologist has not told my wife anything about this.So can I take DHA+EPA? Also which brand Omega-3 can be taken?

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Dr. Tanuja H

Gynecologist 22 yrs exp Bangalore

U can take MA DHA

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