Flax seed oil is quickly taking over Cod Liver oil in the supplements market today as more and more people are deciding flax seed oil is more beneficial to you. One of the main reasons people switch to flax seed oil is because cod liver oil is known to have some possible harmful side effects whereas flax seed oil has a clean bill of health.

Flax seed oil contains omega 9 and omega 6 fatty acids as well as B Vitamins, potassium, magnesium, fiber, protein and zinc. Flax seed oil also contains 50% more omega 3 than you would find in cod liver oil. Flax seed oil is also free form the horrible fishy taste we have to endure with cod liver oil and more importantly is Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.

Nearly every system in the body has been shown to benefit from the properties of flax seed oil including the immune system, cardiovascular system (a healthy heart), circulatory system, nervous system and even the reproductive system. Flax seed oil also promotes healthy working joints and muscles.

There are lots of do’s and don’ts during pregnancy and many women are concerned about what supplements they should take more of and which ones they should avoid. Here is a quick do’s and don’ts list to help you figure out the basics of pregnancy supplements.

List of Good Supplements

• Folic Acid
• Iron
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B6 (Also relieves morning sickness!)
• Calcium
• Iodine (Should not be necessary to make more)
• Biotin
• Zinc
• Probiotics
• Vitamin C
• Ginger (Also helps with morning sickness)

With all of these supplements you should ask your doctor beforehand on dose requirements and necessity. You will not need most of these supplements and it always safer to check with your doctor beforehand.

List of Supplements to avoid while pregnant:

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Dietary Supplements
• Untested Supplements
• Caffeinated Supplements

There are a large variety of herbs you should avoid whist pregnant. It is safer to stay away from them entirely barring Ginger.