Plant-based DHA

hillbillysunshine

Ok, so I'll admit that I am a complete space cadet since I just had an appt yesterday and forgot to ask my OB but.....

Do any of you ladies know if plant-based DHA is ok, and works the same?

The fish-oil based DHA pills make me burp up a nasty flavor...kind of like a nasty smelling fish-dock at low tide. 

BlueRidgeMama

YES! You can take the flax oil kind. I'm vegetarian so that is what i take.

SomeChurchillQuote

I've been using plant based DHA the whole time. There is no reason that it shouldn't be okay...though it seems ( I think) that they may do slightly different things. The bottle says for heart, brain, and eye health. I like the plant-based- no flavor like you mentioned. 

moonrose2715

My understanding is that it is a "less effective" method of getting the supplement but when it comes down to it, I say something is better than nothing.  The one I have is vegetarian and I have no ill effects from it, and it is specifically made for pre-natal needs.

Wendy525

I took plant-based DHA throughout my whole last pregnancy, and DD is brilliant! (Or so we say hahaha.) Taking plant-based DHA with this one too...

GoPokes2003

Yep, works the same! I take Prenexa, and it's plant-based!

MStason

I was told by my doctor to only use the plant based DHA while pregnant

hillbillysunshine

Thanks, ladies! I appreciate the info!

vegandy

I'm veg as well, so I use a plant based prenatal.