After conception your body still needs essential fatty acids and as an expectant mother we recommend taking a minimum of 1 capsule per day to ensure you maintain your level of EFAs.
The mumomega formulation
Our challenge in making mumomega was to create a supplement that delivered a specific formulation of essential fatty acids for pregnant and lactating mothers and their babies.
The essential fatty acids we included in the formulation, are:
• DHA, or Docosahexaenoic Acid. This is an Omega-3 essential fatty acid that is a component in the structure of cell membranes of the eye and brain. In fact, up to 30% of the dry weight of the brain is made up of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids, which typically comes from oily fish.
• AA, or Arachidonic Acid. This is an Omega-6 essential fatty acid that can play both structural and functional roles in the brain. In the diet, AA is usually derived from meat and dairy products, as well as cereals.
• EPA, or Eicosapentaenoic Acid. Another Omega-3 fatty acid, EPA is thought to play more of a prominent role in the function of the established brain than the structural fatty acid DHA.
• GLA, or Gamma Linolenic Acid. This Omega-6 essential fatty acid is known to also have anti-inflammatory actions, and may help to regulate hormonal balance.
So how do you get all of these nutrients into one formulation?
We opted for an oil specification that used high-grade marine and botanical oils to deliver the key Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids. The Omega-3 source has been modified to concentrate the DHA to a very high level, as well as elevated amounts of AA. The Omega-6 source is virgin evening primrose oil. In terms of intake, we recommend that pregnant and lactating women take at least 300 mg of DHA a day. We also suggest infants take at least 100 mg of DHA a day. That’s why we developed Equazen eye q baby.
Typical Nutrition Information Per one capsule (750 mg): mumomega
• Omega-3 fish oil – 600mg
• EPA – 42mg
• DHA – 300mg
• AA – 8.4mg
• Omega-6 (virgin evening primrose oil) – 150mg
• GLA – 15mg
• Vit E – 2.8mg
