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I avoid mercury in fish since poses a problem when pregnant. what about fish oils?
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Buy fish oil that is: Pharmaceutical grade which means the processing has cleaned the mercury. Also while pregnant look at non fish sources of omega three fatty acids..Flax oil, borage, evening primrose. A good source is also a product made by lifemax called mila. Check it out.
Answered 10/3/2016
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