I am pregnant so I really need to be sure the mercury levels are safe! If the supplement says undetectable should I be wary or is it safe?
2007-09-06 11:24:33 · 4 answers · asked by Kii 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
btw the brand I am considering is Nature Made. It contains sardines anchovies and mackarel
2007-09-06 11:39:05 · update #1
it means that the mercury in a daily dose is so low that they cannot be detected with sensitive testing equipment. It sounds safe.
2007-09-06 11:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US requires all manufacturers of fish oil capsules to test for mercury. They are perfectly safe to use during pregnancy if your doctor says it's ok. No problem with the brand that you are using.
The reason why I suggest to ask your doctor first is because there have been some studies that have come out indicating that supplementing fish oil could be a problem for some people with particular heart problems. My Dad takes one, but my Uncle was told not to (they have the same group of doctors).
2007-09-06 14:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Flaxseed oil pills instead of the fish oil...they have the same omega 3 fatty acids...my doctor recommended the Flaxseed..
2007-09-06 12:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by ashley_chance21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means there are no detectable traces of mercury-so yes, it is safe
2007-09-06 11:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by cerisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋