Supplement
Omega-3 (Algae-based)
Half-life
EPA: ~37 hours
What is Omega-3 (Algae-based)?
Vegan EPA and DHA from marine microalgae — the original source fish feed from. No fishy smell.
How Omega-3 (Algae-based) works
Identical EPA and DHA content and bioavailability to fish oil. Algae-derived omega-3 bypasses fish concentration step entirely — more sustainable and no mercury contamination risk.
Benefits & uses
Common uses: Same as fish oil: cardiovascular, brain, anti-inflammatory, mood. No fishy taste.
Omega-3 (Algae-based) dosage
- Typical dose
- 500 mg–2 g EPA+DHA equivalent daily with meals.
Omega-3 (Algae-based) half-life
EPA: ~37 hours; DHA: ~46 hours
Omega-3 (Algae-based) side effects
Very well tolerated. No fishy smell. More expensive than fish oil per gram.
- Very well tolerated — no fishy burps
- More expensive than fish oil
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