Thursday, January 7, 2010

If you're pregnant should you avoid Flax seed oil?

I thought flax seed was good for pregnancy but I have recently read that I should avoid it. What does everyone know about this? If you're pregnant should you avoid Flax seed oil?
My doctor recommended I take Flax Seed Oil every day. There have been many studies proving that Fish Oil/Flax Seed Oil, both rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, are INCREDIBLY beneficial to the fetus' brain development. My doctor's entire practice recommend to every patient that they take one of those supplements daily. I take Flax Seed because I'm a vegetarian, but my doctor says either is okay. I wasn't aware there was any evidence that it was harmful.

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