Whole Earth & Sea Marine Algae Omega-3 (30 Vegan Softgels)

Whole Earth & Sea Marine Algae Omega-3 gives you 385 mg of omega-3 per softgel from algae oil, with no fish in the formula. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. This is the 30-softgel box: a month at 1 softgel a day, or about two weeks at 2.

What Marine 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 support heart health.
• Helps support eye health.

What is in each softgel

Each softgel holds 700 mg of algae oil from Schizochytrium, a marine microalga grown in cultivation and supplied as life'sOMEGA. That oil provides 385 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, including 200 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and 100 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). DHA and EPA are the long-chain omega-3s also found in fish oil; here they come straight from the algae fish eat.

The softgel shell is plant-based: modified food starch, carrageenan, glycerin and water, with no gelatin. Sunflower oil, rosemary extract, tocopherols and ascorbyl palmitate complete the formula. The box is marked suitable for vegans and carries the ISURA mark, and the oil is extracted without solvents.

How it compares

Whole Earth & Sea also makes Marine DHA Vegan Omega-3 288 mg DHA in a 30-softgel box. That one leans on DHA; Marine Algae Omega-3 gives 200 mg of DHA plus 100 mg of EPA per softgel, so it is the pick if you want both. The same softgel comes in a 90-count box, which works out to three months at 1 a day.

How to take it

Adults take 1 to 2 softgels once daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner. At 2 softgels you get 770 mg of omega-3, with 400 mg of DHA and 200 mg of EPA. Many people take omega-3 with a meal that has some fat in it. The only 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

Marine Algae Omega-3 suits vegans, vegetarians and anyone who would rather not take fish oil but still wants preformed DHA and EPA. The 30-count box is a good way to try it before moving to the 90.

Whole Earth & Sea Marine Algae Omega-3 FAQ

How much DHA and EPA is in each softgel?

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

Is it vegan?

Yes. The oil comes from algae and the softgel shell is made without gelatin. The box says suitable for vegans.

How long does the 30-softgel box last?

30 days at 1 softgel a day, or 15 days at 2.

Is it licensed in Canada?

Yes. It bears NPN 80134583 and is licensed for sale by Health Canada.

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