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"If you are looking to get a higher Omega 3 and lower Omega 6 intake buy grass fed beef and pasture raised eggs when you can afford to. It is more expensive, but grass fed meat and pasture raised chicken eggs have significantly better Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratios as well as other additional nutritional benefits. According to a 2007 study, pasture raised chicken eggs have 3 times the Omega 3 than conventionally raised eggs. Likewise, the ratio is much better in grass fed beef than it is in conventionally fed (corn fed) beef. The nutrition in the meat and eggs that people eat is linked to the nutrition in the food that the animal ate when it was alive. Here is an excerpt from one study (emphasis mine):
“Range fed eggs have an omega 6:3 ratio of 1.5 to one whereas the "supermarket egg" has a ratio of 20 to one. Modern agriculture's emphasis on increased production has led to the development of chicken feed that is being reflected in the out-of-balance ratio of fatty acids in the "supermarket egg."
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Grass-fed bison had omega 6 to omega 3 ratios of 4.0 to one, and the grain-fed bison had ratios of 21 to one. Additional studies by others clearly show that the longer cattle are fed grain, the greater the fatty acid imbalance. For instance, after 200 days in the feedlot grain-fed cattle have omega 6 to omega 3 ratios that exceed 20 to one. Many cattle are fed 200 days or more in the United States.”
" -- ALICIAPADVORAC - 5/30/2013 2:13:45 PM
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"No, tonchick. You shouldn't get your omega 3s from animal sources, especially fish, while pregnant. Non-animal sources are much cleaner, safer, and free from mercury. If you want to know more you can contact me as I've found vegan versions before. :)" -- ANGEPOS - 11/26/2012 7:34:41 PM
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"I took Omega 3, 6, 9 capsulets while I was pregnant and during exclusive breast feeding to help my daughter. She is very clever for her age and I feel that without taking those, she may not be the same clever toddler." -- SWEETNATIVEWOMN - 6/7/2010 6:09:51 PM
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"Studies also show breastfeeding your daughter lowers her breast cancer risk and the more months/years total a mother nurses her children decreases the mother's risk of breast cancer. If you are having trouble breastfeeding go to llli.org for free support in your area." -- REBECCASA - 1/19/2010 9:07:30 AM
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"Does drinking fish Oil Liquid soft gels- Nature Made- Omega-3 good during pregnancy?" -- TONCHICK - 11/27/2009 1:25:07 PM
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"Check the formula you are using since many are fortified with Omega 3." -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 6/3/2009 8:48:55 AM
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"how can I give my daughter omega 3 now she is on the bottle
thankyou Tina" -- WOODHEAD - 6/3/2009 12:37:57 AM
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"Flax has some properties when used as a drug that can stimulate uterine contractions. However, when eaten in recommended serving sizes - it provides a wonderful and safe Omega 3 food source." -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 6/1/2009 8:29:53 AM
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"I'm confused...I read that you are supposed to AVOID flax and flax oil during pregnancy?" -- SUZY_QY - 6/1/2009 12:05:46 AM
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"I have a quick question. I'm approximately 12 weeks pregnant and have had a relatively easy pregnancy so far, with appropriate weight gain, no real morning sickness and so forth. The only thing is that recently I have developed an aversion to meats such as chicken and beef and ONLY crave seafood. Is this dangerous? I stay away from those types of fish that are high in mercury, but am still concerned if my seafood craving will adversely affect my baby. I would really appreciate any insight! Thanks!" -- UMMMUJAHIDA - 5/30/2009 1:11:38 PM
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"You could also do a "non-fish/vegetarian" Omega-3 /DHA supplement that is created from Algae/Seaweed..... there are many brands available and many other potential fetus benefits. There are studies involving brain and eye development benefits proven for infants and in testing phases for fetuses." -- AMOREDANCE - 1/15/2009 3:54:40 PM
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"Research is ongoing and so are their findings and those findings many times leads to new recommendations and guidelines. Many times people also only get part of the story like you may have about fish since many fish are OK during pregnancy/breastfeeding and their are only a few that need to be avoided. Sometimes people find it easier to make blanket statements like "always" and "never" and that is where trouble begins since very few things are "always" and "never"." -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 11/26/2007 11:36:42 AM
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"I think it's pretty obvious by now that Omega-3 fatty acids are good for humans, however, I feel that the article mentioned many foods which are HEALTHY *and* include Omega-6 fatty acids. Poultry is healthy, and so is "meat" in general, of course these foods should be eaten in moderation. Sometimes science can seem so black-and-white, when it's really not that way at all. When I was pregnant (just last year), it was absolutely TABOO to eat fish, and even taboo during breastfeeding. Now, all of a sudden, it's a MUST. It's just strange how we all seem to live our lives listening to scientists who may or may NOT know what the true facts are. There should be a bit of art practiced along with all that science, in my humble opinion.
" -- SARA7VENUS - 11/26/2007 11:21:05 AM
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"My friend is a cancer researcher and also warned me about flax. Her research shows that it can actually cause health problems when given to fetuses in large quantities, because of the plant hormones and the cadmium it is often contaminated with. Here's a decent summary I found online:
"Use and effects of flax seed during pregnancy and lactation is not well studied in humans. Most information on flax seed (and flax seed oil) and its effect on pregnant women is inference from researches on animals. In animal studies, high dosages of flax seed have caused reproductive complications. Flax seed has the capability to alter hormonal balance in the body. And since women during pregnancy and fetus are in their hormone-sensitive period, caution is advised on the dosage of flax seed intake.
On the other hand, foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, to which flax seed is a major source, are recommended during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to possibly enhance the baby's brain development. Alternative food sources of omega 3 fatty acids are fish (examples: salmon and shrimp), Neptune krill oil, cod liver oil, chicken, egg, meat and vegetables such as walnuts, chia, purslane and hemp."" -- ANN_MARIE - 6/4/2007 5:11:25 PM
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"My doctor told me to watch how much Flaxseed I consume because of the plant hormone estrogen. It can affect the baby's genitalia if you are having a boy, so make sure you know for sure you are having a girl before consuming large amounts of flax!" -- LEAH947 - 5/30/2007 5:06:06 PM
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"We can buy eggs from the Hy-Vee Health Market that are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids. (I don't work at Hy-Vee and they're not paying me to advertise it - I just really like their Health Market!)
Thank God my breastfed, self-feeding daughter loves my seafood lasagna made with imitation crab meat, which includes pollock! That is our special Friday meal, and I also enjoy shrimp.
I'm not willing to add flaxseed to my diet because I have a big problem with diarrhea sometimes and I think flaxseed would only cause it more.
I could also use tips on reducing the omega-6 foods." -- 25BABYMAMA - 5/30/2007 3:54:48 AM
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"It was great reading this article, I kind of knew this, but as a nursing mom with 2 older girls it was very informative. I really apprecitated that it also contained guidelines on how and how not to add it to your diet. My oldest daughter just does not enjoy eating fish, so I was not sure how to get all the necessary nutrients into her....it was nice to see that I could add flaxseed oil and flaxseed into her diet, since I already eat it, after I read the article, I made her oatmeal and sprinkled on some ground flaxseed and she loved it.
Thanks Babyfit for yet another very useful aritcle!" -- 4BUCKEYEBABIES - 2/25/2007 8:40:49 AM
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