Natural Factors Algae Omega-3 Plant-Based EPA & DHA (60 Softgels)

Natural Factors Algae Omega-3 Plant-Based EPA & DHA is a fish-free omega-3 softgel made with oil from the microalga Schizochytrium. Each softgel has 700 mg of algae oil with 385 mg of total omega-3, including 200 mg of DHA and 100 mg of EPA. The bottle holds 60 vegetarian softgels. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health.

What Algae Omega-3 is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80134583. The licence also lists:

• Source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the maintenance of good health.
• Source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for the maintenance of good health.
• Helps support cognitive health and brain function.
• Helps maintain heart health.
• Helps support eye health.

What is in each softgel

The algae oil is life'sOMEGA, cultivated from Schizochytrium. Per softgel it supplies 385 mg of omega-3 fatty acids: 200 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), 100 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 85 mg of other omega-3s. At the top dose of 2 softgels, that is 770 mg of omega-3.

The shell is made from modified food starch, carrageenan, glycerin and water in place of gelatin. Rosemary extract, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate and sunflower oil complete the non-medicinal list. Natural Factors describes the oil as solvent-free, and the product is ISURA verified.

Algae oil or fish oil?

Fish get their EPA and DHA by eating algae. Algae Omega-3 takes them straight from the source, so it fits vegans, vegetarians and anyone who avoids fish. This softgel has twice as much DHA as EPA. Vitasave also carries other algae-based softgels, including Nordic Naturals Algae Omega 625 mg and Whole Earth & Sea Marine DHA, if you want to compare amounts per softgel.

How to take it

Adults take 1 to 2 softgels once a day. One softgel gives 300 mg of EPA and DHA combined; two give 600 mg. You can take it with a meal or at any time of day. The one caution on the label is to keep it out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

Vegans, vegetarians and people who would rather skip fish oil, who want both DHA and EPA from a plant-based source in a small daily dose. A bottle lasts 30 to 60 days.

Natural Factors Algae Omega-3 FAQ

Is it vegan?

The softgels are vegetarian, with a starch and carrageenan shell instead of gelatin, and Natural Factors describes the formula as vegan-friendly.

How much DHA and EPA is in each softgel?

200 mg of DHA and 100 mg of EPA, part of 385 mg total omega-3.

Where does the oil come from?

Schizochytrium microalgae, supplied as life'sOMEGA algae oil.

How long does a bottle last?

60 days at 1 softgel a day, or 30 days at 2.

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