Vitamin A and Fish Oil supplements - be careful!!

barasti · Mar 7th, 2010, 02:34 AM

So I've been taking a fish oil supplement since December - it's Omega 3 - 6 - 9, Flaxseed, Fish and Borage oil. I don't eat fish and I've read that it's good to try and get some of those essential oils into your system.

I've been taking approx 400mg of fish oil for three months.

Just discovered that this could have WAY killed my Vitamin A level and now I am a complete wreck worrying that I've just done some serious damage.

help

barasti · Mar 7th, 2010, 03:28 AM

Yep.. in tears now. Phoning the doc when she gets in, in 30 mins.

bky · Mar 7th, 2010, 03:45 AM

What exactly in that has vitamin A? Is it the fish oil? I know Cod liver oil, or other fish liver oil can contain vitamin A, but regular fish oil, from other fish tissues, while it may have other issues, shouldn't be so full of vitamin A.

The form to avoid in case of overdose during pregnancy is retinol/retinyl from animal tissues. Beta carotene or other carotene forms are processed differently by the body so you only make as much as you need. You can eat all the carrots and pumpkin you want (well until you turn orange), but watch your liver intake.

barasti · Mar 7th, 2010, 04:02 AM

This is what i've been taking:
http://www.iherb.com/Super-Omega-3-6...tgels/325?at=0

Got my husband to go home from work and check the bottle for me - there's no pregnancy warning on the bottle so I can only guess that's a good thing?

God, now I feel really sick. Not morning sickness, anxiety sickness.

(((((

barasti · Mar 7th, 2010, 04:15 AM

Oh thank God - I just found this in the FAQ section of their website:

Are your Fish Oil products high in Vitamin A?

Omega-3 fish oils are made from the whole bodies of fish such as sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, rather than from fish liver oil. Omega-3 fish oils are body oils that undergo purification to remove these vitamins and provide EPA and DHA.

In case anyone comes across this again - I just bought a new packet of 3 6 9 as my old one (above) was running out. The one above appears to be safe for pregnancy, but I just bought "webber naturals omega 3 6 9" which clearly states that it's not for use in pregnancy (hence the freak out)

Be super careful with your fish oil ladies, I just gave myself a mini heart attack!!!!

bky · Mar 7th, 2010, 04:15 AM

I don't think there is any vitamin A in there. However, you may want to stop taking it because borage oil can cause contractions.
The fish oil and flax seed oil should be just fine though.
I'm sure your Dr will reassure you when you call.

barasti · Mar 7th, 2010, 04:20 AM

Thanks so much, bky. Doc still isn't in, but i'll take your advice and stop taking it in favour for some pregnancy safe fish and flaxseed oils!! xo

Marlarky · Mar 7th, 2010, 13:27 PM

I use the One-A-Day Prentatals and they have the prenatal vitamin AND a fish oil pill. These are obviously used for pregnancy so maybe just a suggestion for anyone looking.

StonesWife · Mar 7th, 2010, 18:05 PM

Flax is good for TTC but I've read some scary facts about it during pregnancy, make sure you ask you doctor about the supplemments you're taking love!!

a_c · Mar 7th, 2010, 18:23 PM

I take sanatogen omega 3 with the sanatogen mum to be- both sold together

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barasti Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 565	Vitamin A and Fish Oil supplements - be careful!! So I've been taking a fish oil supplement since December - it's Omega 3 - 6 - 9, Flaxseed, Fish and Borage oil. I don't eat fish and I've read that it's good to try and get some of those essential oils into your system. I've been taking approx 400mg of fish oil for three months. Just discovered that this could have WAY killed my Vitamin A level and now I am a complete wreck worrying that I've just done some serious damage. help

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barasti Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 565	Yep.. in tears now. Phoning the doc when she gets in, in 30 mins.

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bky Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, NZ Posts: 4,013	What exactly in that has vitamin A? Is it the fish oil? I know Cod liver oil, or other fish liver oil can contain vitamin A, but regular fish oil, from other fish tissues, while it may have other issues, shouldn't be so full of vitamin A. The form to avoid in case of overdose during pregnancy is retinol/retinyl from animal tissues. Beta carotene or other carotene forms are processed differently by the body so you only make as much as you need. You can eat all the carrots and pumpkin you want (well until you turn orange), but watch your liver intake.

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Mar 7th, 2010, 04:02 AM	#4
barasti Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 565	This is what i've been taking: http://www.iherb.com/Super-Omega-3-6...tgels/325?at=0 Got my husband to go home from work and check the bottle for me - there's no pregnancy warning on the bottle so I can only guess that's a good thing? God, now I feel really sick. Not morning sickness, anxiety sickness. (((((

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Mar 7th, 2010, 04:15 AM	#5
barasti Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 565	Oh thank God - I just found this in the FAQ section of their website: Are your Fish Oil products high in Vitamin A? Omega-3 fish oils are made from the whole bodies of fish such as sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, rather than from fish liver oil. Omega-3 fish oils are body oils that undergo purification to remove these vitamins and provide EPA and DHA. In case anyone comes across this again - I just bought a new packet of 3 6 9 as my old one (above) was running out. The one above appears to be safe for pregnancy, but I just bought "webber naturals omega 3 6 9" which clearly states that it's not for use in pregnancy (hence the freak out) Be super careful with your fish oil ladies, I just gave myself a mini heart attack!!!!

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Mar 7th, 2010, 04:20 AM	#7
barasti Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 565	Thanks so much, bky. Doc still isn't in, but i'll take your advice and stop taking it in favour for some pregnancy safe fish and flaxseed oils!! xo

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Mar 7th, 2010, 13:27 PM	#8
Marlarky Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 2,042	I use the One-A-Day Prentatals and they have the prenatal vitamin AND a fish oil pill. These are obviously used for pregnancy so maybe just a suggestion for anyone looking.

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Mar 7th, 2010, 18:05 PM	#9
StonesWife Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,249	Flax is good for TTC but I've read some scary facts about it during pregnancy, make sure you ask you doctor about the supplemments you're taking love!!

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a_c Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Surrey/Hants border Posts: 2,294	I take sanatogen omega 3 with the sanatogen mum to be- both sold together

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