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Is It Safe To Take Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi my sister is 8 month pregnant can she take seven seas cod liver oil medicine during this period. She also has minor swelling in both legs
Brief Answer:
She can take cod liver oil capsules.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Seven seas cod liver oil is a rich source of EPA and DHA which are helpful in the development of brain of the baby if taken by pregnant mothers. She can safely take cod liver capsules once a day as a supplement. It is considered safe during pregnancy.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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She can take cod liver oil capsules.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Seven seas cod liver oil is a rich source of EPA and DHA which are helpful in the development of brain of the baby if taken by pregnant mothers. She can safely take cod liver capsules once a day as a supplement. It is considered safe during pregnancy.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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