At what point should I start taking fish oil?Updated 10 months ago

Ideally before trying to conceive. Research shows that 80% of U.S. women of childbearing age have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids for a variety of reasons - diet, genetics, and chronic illness to name a few. Because moms are the primary source of EPA and DHA, getting enough before, during, and after pregnancy is important. EPA and DHA promote a happy and healthy pregnancy, support fetal and newborn development, and offer much-needed mood and immune support for moms in the postpartum period.*

VON SCHACKY C. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS IN PREGNANCY-THE CASE FOR A TARGET OMEGA-3 INDEX.NUTRIENTS. 2020;12(4):898. PUBLISHED 2020 MAR 26. DOI:10.3390/NU12040898