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Is it safe to have Ocean Perch during pregnancy?

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How is ocean perch beneficial for pregnant women?

Ocean Perch - also known as 

Pacific rockfish, rose fish, red bream, red perch, pacific ocean perch, rock cod
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Checks before eating
Make sure the fish is cooked thoroughly
Limits during pregnancy
8-12 ounces per week
How is ocean perch beneficial for pregnant women

Ocean perch has several nutrients that have health benefits for expecting mothers. The phosphorus and niacin present in this fish assist in digestion and ease of bowel movement. Ocean perch also helps in treating health conditions such as fatigue and muscle weakness. This is of great advantage to pregnant women as thier immunity is usually low during pregnancy. The high niacin content lowers the cholesterol levels in your body which ultimately benefits the baby.

Good source of
Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Selenium, Sodium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc,
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