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How much dha is needed during pregnancy? i'm 14w1d & vitamin has 200 mg. i eat a salmon fillet per week also. do i need supplementation?
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DHA: A pregnant woman needs 300 mg of dha. You don't need supplementation as long as you eat salmon.
Answered 1/13/2014
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