אומגה 3

האם אפשר לקחת אומגה 3 בקפסולות המכילות שמן דגים בלבד בזמן ההריון? אילו עוד תוספים חשוב לקחת בזמן ההריון מלבד חומצה פולית? אודה לך על התיחסותך

שלום רוזי ! אני אינני רופאה, ולצערי אין כאן כרגע רופא שיענה לשאלתך. לא שמעתי על תוספת של אומגה 3, לא מבחינת יעילות ולא מבחינת סיכון אם יש, לכן אני מציעה לך להתייעץ עם תזונאית ו/או עם הרופא שלך. בדרך כלל בהריון מוסיפים, מלבד חומצה פולית, טבליות מרוכזות של ויטמינים ומינרלים (פרנטאל או מטרנה, למשל) ולפי הצורך - גם ברזל. הריון קל ובריא !

The importance of omega-3 fatty acids. The average American diet is seriously deficient in omega-3 fatty acids which are essential fats found in fish, canola oil AND flaxseed that can't be produced by the body but are required for good health. Studies have shown sudden cardiac deaths occur less frequently in those who eat ocean fish. Also, nations with the highest fish consumption have the lowest rates of depression, AND the rates of postpartum depression are 50 times higher in countries where women don't eat fish. Naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids are known to improve mental function, protect against heart disease/inflammation, help maintain/repair brain cells AND reduce the risk of stroke AND cancer. Scientists are currently investigating omega-3s for treating bipolar (manic) depression, ADD, alcoholism AND Alzheimer's disease. The three types of omega-3s are DHA, EPA AND Linolenic Acid. DHA AND EPA are high-potency fatty acids you can get by eating fish, taking fish oil or supplements. Linolenic Acid is a short-chain omega-3 that the body transforms to long-chain omega 3s to be beneficial to the brain, AND can be found in flaxseed, nuts AND leafy vegetables. Fish is the best source of omega 3s, especially herring, sardines, salmon, tuna, oysters AND halibut, but every group in the USDA's food pyramid contains these necessary fats. Fish packed in olive oil or canola oil OR water is best AND foods such as wild rice, flax, kidney beans, melon, spinach, cauliflower, nuts, broccoli, cherries AND gouda or parmesan cheese are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Sources: Journal of Affective Disorders, The Washington Post, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Your Miracle Brain by Jean Carper, Psychology Today AND Shady Grove AND Washington Adventist Hospitals. The Health Tip of the Week is for educational purposes only. For more information, please consult your physician.