Vegan omega-3 from algae, a sustainable alternative to fish oil

Fish oil or algae oil?

Oily fish is the main source of omega-3 fatty acids. Those who do not eat fish can rely on a fish oil or algae oil supplement. Each fish oil softgel costs a fish its life; choose algae oil for a sustainable and animal-friendly option. Algae are a logical choice for omega-3, just because fish also obtain them by eating algae.

Fish oil is derived from the tissues of oily fish species and requires numerous refining processes to arrive at an end product free of impurities. This means that manufacturers have to take extra steps to remove fish odour and flavour.

Algae, on the other hand, are grown in a closed system and harvested through a gentle extraction process using water and enzymes. Algae oil undergoes a limited purification process to arrive at a final product with high freshness (= low TOTOX, less than 6).

Purasana's algae oil capsules are pure, free of heavy metals and ideal for everyone, including people with fish allergies.

Benefits of vegan omega fatty acids

Purasana’s vegan omega-3 softgels contain Omega3to1® algae oil from the algae species Schizochytrium. That algae oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA in an optimal 3:1 ratio for the body.

There are many benefits associated with an intake of at least 250 mg of DHA and EPA per day:

• Heart health: DHA and EPA contribute to normal heart function
• Brain Health: DHA supports brain function and cognitive health
• Eye health: DHA supports normal vision