Are algae omega-3 effective?

It's well known that fish are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids – algae are the reason behind this. Fish are high in omega-3 fats because their diets are high in omega- rich algae. By using Algae oil supplements, you can get your omega-3 oils form the same place fish do.

Omega 3 algae supplements support:

• Healthy joints
• Glowing skin
• Healthy brain and balanced mood
• Focus and energy
• Heart and blood vessel health

Algae oil benefits and impact

Algae are a diverse group of simple water plants that are rich in nutrients and oils. Plant-based omega-3 oils are most often derived from the species Schizochytrium. Here are some important points to consider when choosing a algae oil:

4 Reasons to choose Algae vegan omega

1. Most bioavailable vegan omega

Algae oil offer the richest plant source of omega 3 because they contain the important health supporting compounds: EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). Making them the most bioavailable plant omega, they’re easy for the body to use.

2. Easily renewable resource

Grown in a controlled environment, algae are fast growing, making them an easily renewable source of Omega-3. In the same way as fast-growing bamboo is an easily renewable resource for eco-living products, like toothbrushes, making it a more sustainable option.

3. Kinder to our oceans

Algae vegan omegas offer a sustainable omega-3 source with less impact on our oceans and marine life. With the increased popularity of fish oil supplements worldwide impacting fish stocks, choosing an Algae omega is a way to make an impactful and mindful choice.

Whatever omega you choose - rest assured you’re making ethical choices with our Marine Sustainability Policy. Our policy ensures every marine omega product available at HealthPost is independently certified, so it meets independently verified environmental standards.

4. Kinder to the land

Algae is easier to farm than other plant- based Omegas. It doesn’t need large areas of land to be cultivated, so no land clearance is needed. It also needs significantly less water to grow compared to other plant-based omegas – so it’s kinder to our environment on land as well as our oceans.

Why are Omega 3 important for health?

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for us to consume in our diet and to support overall health. Because our bodies don’t produce omega-3.

Omega 3 can be found in high amounts in fish oil of oily species such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines. It can also be found in plant-based sources like walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, hempseed and evening primrose oil.

You may also like to read about Plant-based omegas to match your health goals.