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Hi dr., how much dha does a pregnant woman intake per day? i used to eat a small slice of salmon once or twice a week. thank you!
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DHA: Various organizations recommend slightly different amounts. Around 500 mg is a general consensus. Many prenatal vitamins have DHA. This is an easy way to get the supplement in.
Answered 11/28/2017
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