| Fish oils are not generally high in vitamins and this | | | | omega 3 oil in the later stages of pregnancy. |
| is not the main reason to take fish oil. One of the | | | | It provides the baby with nutrients that are vital |
| fish oil vitamins we should be aware of though is | | | | for its healthy development. The brain and |
| vitamin A. | | | | nervous system depend on it. |
| Most of the high grade products nowadays are | | | | But due to the high vitamin A content of cod liver |
| made from the flesh of the fish. But in the case | | | | oil, it is a very poor choice for this purpose. |
| of cod, the oil has traditionally been made from | | | | Fish oil has many fine qualities and can boost |
| the liver, hence cod liver oil. | | | | several areas of our health but this is not down |
| That is not a good thing, since cod liver is very | | | | to vitamin content. |
| rich in vitamin A and this is one of those vitamins | | | | Some manufacturers add small amounts of some |
| that you can have to much of. This is especially | | | | vitamins to their products but that is not that |
| true if consumed over long periods. | | | | important overall. |
| Levels of this vitamin can build up in the body and | | | | If you feel that your diet may be lacking in the |
| and lead to health problems later on. | | | | necessary vitamins, you should consider a vitamin |
| Pregnant women should be aware of this. Some | | | | supplement. But a fish oil vitamin boost is not an |
| experts are recommending the consumption of an | | | | option. |