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Reddit mentions of Source Naturals DHA, Neuromins 200 mg Non-Fish Omega-3 for The Brain - 120 Softgels
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- BENEFIT FROM DHA. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid and functions as an important component of brain tissue. DHA plays a significant role in cerebral brain development and retina function in the eye.
- SUGGESTED USE. 3 softgels twice daily with meals.
- ADDITIONAL DIETARY BENEFITS. DHA supplementation is especially important during fetal development and infancy. Pregnant mothers transfer DHA directly to the fetus to support rapid brain and retina development. During infancy, DHA is also supplied via mother's breast milk for continued cerebral development. Some people have lower concentrations of DHA due to low-fat or vegetarian diets.
- TRUSTED FOR OVER 35 YEARS. Source Naturals was created in 1982 by CEO Ira Goldberg to support each individual's potential to enjoy optimal health.
- MANUFACTURED IN THE USA. Our facility is located in Scotts Valley California.
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| Color | 12105025 |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | June 2006 |
| Size | 120 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 0.24 Pounds |
| Width | 3 Inches |
My wife is vegetarian (newly about 2 years) and I'm vegan (9.5+ years). I'm also a registered dietitian. The majority of the meals at home are vegan (but she'll cook an egg, order a pizza, use cow's milk in her cereal time-to-time). I agree with /u/Centropomus in regards to a DHA supplement. We use Neuromins; it is a vegan DHA supplement that is recommended by my colleagues that specialize in pediatrics (most other vegan DHA contain abortifacient compounds).
For snacks, I strongly encouraging the pairing of carbohydrate/starches with a protein. This is moreso as pregnancy is an inherent insulin-resistant state . But it also aids in ensure adequate protein (essentially 20+ grams over her normal non-pregnant needs) and satiety.
We also take a vegan prenatal supplement (mostly for the iron). Overall iron needs for pregnant women are very high (27 mg). But it is commonly recommended that vegetarians (and vegans) consume 1.8x this recommendation due to the absorptive capacity of non-heme iron sources (~48 mg which is insane!). To aid in absorption, she consumes vitamin C-rich foods which influence absorption and avoids dairy products for 1-2 hours before and after (Calcium inhibits absorption of iron in the intestine). Basically, this means she drinks her chocolate almond milk (50% DV for calcium) outside of this window.
I wouldn't really worry about protein (unless she eats like shit), iron is more so a concern but can be quickly rectified by a iron supplement or vegetarian formula pre-natal vitamin. Finally, I would encourage the use of Neuromins (DHA) and other omega-3 food sources.
LINKS:
http://vegetariannutrition.net/docs/Pregnancy-Vegetarian-Nutrition.pdf - This is recommendations written by the Vegetarian Nutrition Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
http://www.pcrm.org/pdfs/health/pregnancy_factsheet.pdf - This is written by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (more or less the PETA of health professionals) - It is likely geared more toward vegan diets and includes more information than necessary but basically reports most of the same as in my post.
Please feel free to PM if you have any questions. I wouldn't worry but instead learn to cook lentils (they're awesome!) and add some chickpeas into your diet.
I do not and would not recommend this type of crash dieting to my patients.
EDIT: She also takes vitamin d2 (2000 IU daily - we live up North).