Vegan Omega 3 from Algae Oil | 90 or 120 Softgels | Vit4ever

Vegan Omega 3 from Algae Oil

You don't traditionally get vegan omega 3 from fish, but from algae: fish also get their DHA and EPA from algae in their diet. Vit4ever uses the raw material life's OMEGA, extracted from the microalgae Schizochytrium, and packages it in a plant-based softgel. This way you get the same fatty acids as in fish oil, but without the fish. The product is available in 90 and 120 softgels, depending on how far ahead you want to buy. What stands out is that the taste and smell of this softgel remain neutral, while a regular fish oil capsule often leaves a slight fishy aftertaste if you bite through it or spit it out.

Why algae are the original source

Many people think that omega 3 by definition comes from fish. That is not entirely true. Fish do not produce DHA and EPA themselves, they absorb it through the algae they eat or through smaller fish that in turn had eaten algae. By getting omega 3 directly from the source, you skip a link in that chain. The algae are grown in controlled tanks, not caught in open water, which makes the quality per batch more predictable. In addition, algae grow much faster than fish and do not require fishing, which keeps cultivation on a larger scale predictable without the pressure on fish populations that fish oil production does entail.

450 mg DHA and 225 mg EPA per day

A daily dose of 3 softgels provides 1500 mg of algae oil, of which 450 mg is DHA and 225 mg is EPA. That is relevant, because DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and the maintenance of normal vision; the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg DHA. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart; the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA. With 450 mg DHA and 675 mg EPA and DHA together per daily dose, both conditions are met. Vitamin E has been added to the oil and contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress. Unsaturated fatty acids such as omega 3 are sensitive to oxidation by oxygen and light; without protection, the oil could become rancid more quickly, which also affects the smell and taste.

What makes the softgel different from a fish oil capsule

The softgel itself is the part where vegan omega 3 often runs into problems: a regular omega 3 capsule is made of animal gelatin. Vit4ever uses a plant-based shell; you can find the full composition in the ingredients list further down on this page. Therefore, the entire product, oil and shell together, is one hundred percent vegan. What many people do not know: this also makes it suitable for those who do not like fish or are allergic to fish, without compromising on the amount of DHA and EPA. The difference lies mainly in the source, not in the fatty acids themselves: DHA remains DHA, whether it comes from an alga or from a fish. The daily dose of 3 softgels contains the amount of DHA and EPA required for the permitted health claims.

Are you torn between algae oil and fish oil? Both provide the same fatty acids, only the source and the capsule differ. Those who eat vegan or simply do not want animal gelatin will logically choose the algae version. Every batch of algae oil is independently tested for content and purity, and is free from magnesium stearate, flavorings, colorings and GMOs. With a larger bottle of 120 softgels, you have a slightly longer supply before you need to place a new order, practical if you do not want to keep reordering.