Read article about Omega 3 and pregnancy. http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/pittsburgh/omega-3.htm
I believe that my supplementation of Omega 3 contributed to the alertness of my daughter when she was born. My daughter immediately picked up her head by herself and stared at me in my eyes just a few minutes after birth. Most children can't control their bodies in that manner. Also my daughters intelligence is exceptional. But it is hereditary. We are a smart family. I am bragging.
I also heard that Omega 3 has great benefits for hair. Omega 3 deficiencies can lead to dry hair and skin. It provides the necessary nutrition to keep your hair with a great luster and may stimulate growth from feeding hair from the inside.
Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
There is evidence from multiple studies supporting intake of recommended amounts of DHA and EPA in the form of dietary fish or fish oil supplements lowers triglycerides, reduces the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, and strokes in people with known cardiovascular disease, slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques ("hardening of the arteries"), and lowers blood pressure slightly. However, high doses may have harmful effects, such as an increased risk of bleeding. Although similar benefits are proposed for alpha-linolenic acid, scientific evidence is less compelling, and beneficial effects may be less pronounced. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-fishoil.html#Background.
Dosing
Adults (18 years and older):
Average dietary intake of omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids: Average Americans consume approximately 1.6 grams of omega-3 fatty acids each day, of which about 1.4 grams (~90%) comes from α-linolenic acid, and only 0.1-0.2 grams (~10%) from EPA and DHA. In Western diets, people consume roughly 10 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. These large amounts of omega-6 fatty acids come from the common use of vegetable oils containing linoleic acid (for example: corn oil, evening primrose oil, pumpkin oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, walnut oil, wheatgerm oil). Because omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids compete with each other to be converted to active metabolites in the body, benefits can be reached either by decreasing intake of omega-6 fatty acids, or by increasing omega-3 fatty acids.
Recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids (healthy adults): For healthy adults with no history of heart disease, the American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week. In particular, fatty fish are recommended, such as anchovies, bluefish, carp, catfish, halibut, herring, lake trout, mackerel, pompano, salmon, striped sea bass, tuna (albacore), and whitefish. It is also recommended to consume plant-derived sources of α-linolenic acid, such as tofu/soybeans, walnuts, flaxseed oil, and canola oil. The World Health Organization and governmental health agencies of several countries recommend consuming 0.3-0.5 grams of daily EPA + DHA and 0.8-1.1 grams of daily α-linolenic acid. A doctor and pharmacist should be consulted for dosing for other conditions.
Supplement Facts For Carlson Norwegian Salmon Oil
Serving Size 2 Soft Gels (Each soft gel contain 1 gram of fish oil)
Amount Per Serving --% Daily Value
Calories 18
Calories From Fat 18
Total Fat 2 G -- 3%
Cholesterol 20 Mg --6%
VITAMIN E NATURAL (D-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL) 20 IU -- 67%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (FROM SALMON OIL) 750 Mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 360 Mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 250 Mg
Other ingredients for Soft Gel Shell: Beef gelatin, glycerin, water.
Suggested Use: Take two or more soft gels daily, at mealtime.
Currently and when I was pregnant I took 2 soft gels daily.
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