A recent study published in The BMJ reported that fish oil supplements during the third trimester of pregnancy increase the children’s lean mass, bone mass, and fat mass. Most importantly the study showed no obesity in the first 6 years of life in children.
The studies observing the dietary intake of fish and RCTs evaluating fish oil supplementation during pregnancy and lactation in humans have confirmed higher birth weight in children born to mother who receives higher fish oil supplements. Source: www.healio.com What is your opinion about fish oil supplements during the third trimester?
