Fish oil - new study shows no benefit!

[bon]

I thought that a recent study showed that a large percentage of pregnant women are not getting enough iodine, which is an essential nutrient, and that is why fish oil supplements are recommended? So if taking fish oil makes no discernible difference that therefore means that either 1. Most pregnant women are, in fact, not iodine deficient and are getting enough of the nutrient naturally or 2. Being deficient in iodine is not a problem for the mother or the baby, and iodine is not as essential to a baby's development in the womb as has previously been believed.

It would be interesting to read the full findings of the study...

I also take fish oil every day, but I am going to take a closer look at the label and maybe switch to cod liver oil after reading this.

[luna moth]

I don't think you take fish oils for iodine, bon. Just the Omega 3s. Iodine is included in pregnancy multis, or can be obtained through iodised salt. Or shellfish.

Anyway, I'm thrilled, because I haven't taken any fish oil for my own ethical reasons and was getting the guilts over it.

[Maruschke]

I don't think you take fish oils for iodine, bon. Just the Omega 3s. Iodine is included in pregnancy multis, or can be obtained through iodised salt. Or shellfish.

Anyway, I'm thrilled, because I haven't taken any fish oil for my own ethical reasons and was getting the guilts over it.

Hi Audax, I didn't recognise you with your new name and avvy, super congrats on the pg! I understand your personal reasons for not wanting to take fish oil, are there any other alternatives?

[luna moth]

Thanks! I can't believe you figured it out so quick!

Flaxseed oil is one alternative, and chia seeds, which have 8 times as much Omega 3 w/w than salmon. So in theory, I take both. In practice, I hate flaxseed oil, and conveniently "forget" from time to time. The chia seeds are so good though.

[Maruschke]

Thanks! I can't believe you figured it out so quick!

Flaxseed oil is one alternative, and chia seeds, which have 8 times as much Omega 3 w/w than salmon. So in theory, I take both. In practice, I hate flaxseed oil, and conveniently "forget" from time to time. The chia seeds are so good though.

DH eats a lot of chia seeds! He loves them. He makes a 'treat' for us, which is a mixture of different seeds and nuts glued together with corn syrup or rice syrup, it's a great way to get the nutrients you want out of seeds and nuts. I should pester him for the recipe.

[berrme]

Thanks! I can't believe you figured it out so quick!

Well, I only just worked it out! How slow am I? Congrats from me too.

That was totally off topic...sorry.