A Requisition to Fortify Unani Supplements with Omega-3 Fats for Mother and Child to Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases

Background: Sustainable and holistic food policy is nowadays an essential requisite to promote health and prevent diseases. Lack of knowledge regarding dietary recommendation in pregnancy contributes to neonatal conditions/illness as well as in developing CVDs in later years of life. Objective: The main aim of this study is to highlight the importance of omega-3-fats in relation to mother and child health and also its link in the primary prevention of CVD and to recognise, enlist and fortify Unani medicines/drugs with omega-3-fats. Conclusion: Considering the scientific importance of role of omega-3 fatty acids in primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases and in maintaining and enhancing mother & infant health development, Omega-3 enriched Unani formulations and food should be advocated to be used extensively during entire pregnancy period.