Whole Earth & Sea Marine Algae Omega-3 (90 Vegan Softgels)

This is the 90-softgel box of Whole Earth & Sea Marine Algae Omega-3, a fish-free omega-3 made from algae oil. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. Each softgel gives 385 mg of omega-3, and one box covers three months at 1 a day.

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 maintain cognitive health.
• Helps maintain normal cardiovascular function.
• Helps maintain visual function.

Where the omega-3 comes from

The source is Schizochytrium, a single-celled marine alga. It is cultivated rather than harvested from the sea, and its oil is supplied under the life'sOMEGA name. One softgel contains 700 mg of that oil, which delivers 385 mg of total omega-3: 200 mg as DHA and 100 mg as EPA. Fish get their DHA and EPA by eating algae, so this skips a step in the food chain.

Other ingredients are sunflower oil, rosemary extract, tocopherols and ascorbyl palmitate in the oil, and a shell of modified food starch, carrageenan, glycerin and water. There is no gelatin. The box is labelled suitable for vegans, carries the ISURA mark, and the oil is extracted without solvents.

How it compares

The 90-count holds three times the softgels of the 30-count box, with the identical formula, so it suits people who already know they like it. For a DHA-focused option, Whole Earth & Sea Marine DHA Vegan Omega-3 288 mg DHA comes in 30 softgels. Marine Algae Omega-3 is the one in the range with both DHA and EPA listed per softgel.

How to take it

The label dose for adults is 1 to 2 softgels once daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Two softgels give 770 mg of omega-3 (400 mg DHA, 200 mg EPA), and the box then lasts 45 days. Keep it out of the reach of children; that is the only caution listed. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits adults on a vegan or vegetarian diet, people who avoid fish, and regular omega-3 users who want a larger box. The softgels are small enough for a daily routine.

Whole Earth & Sea Marine Algae Omega-3 90 Softgels FAQ

How long does a box of 90 last?

90 days at 1 softgel a day, or 45 days at 2.

Is the formula the same as the 30-softgel box?

Yes. Both have 385 mg of omega-3 per softgel, with 200 mg of DHA and 100 mg of EPA.

Does it contain fish or gelatin?

No. The oil is from algae, and the softgel shell uses modified food starch and carrageenan instead of gelatin.

Is it licensed in Canada?

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

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