{"title":"Algae \u0026 Vegan oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre algae omega-3 effective?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's well known that fish are a great source of \u003cstrong\u003eomega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e – algae are the reason behind this. Fish are high in omega-3 fats because their diets are high in omega- rich algae. By using Algae oil supplements, you can get your omega-3 oils form the same place fish do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega 3 algae supplements support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy \u003ca title=\"Joint Support\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/joint-support\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejoints\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlowing skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy \u003cstrong\u003ebrain\u003c\/strong\u003e and balanced \u003ca title=\"Mood Support\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/mood-support\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emood\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eenergy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Heart Health\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/heart-health\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeart\u003c\/a\u003e and blood vessel health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlgae oil benefits and impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae are a diverse group of simple water plants that are rich in nutrients and oils. Plant-based omega-3 oils are most often derived from the species Schizochytrium. Here are some important points to consider when choosing a algae oil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4 Reasons to choose Algae vegan omega\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Most bioavailable vegan omega\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae oil offer the richest plant source of omega 3 because they contain the important health supporting compounds: \u003cstrong\u003eEPA\u003c\/strong\u003e (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and \u003cstrong\u003eDHA\u003c\/strong\u003e (Docosahexaenoic acid). Making them the \u003cstrong\u003emost bioavailable plant omega\u003c\/strong\u003e, they’re easy for the body to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Easily renewable resource\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in a controlled environment, algae are fast growing, making them an easily renewable source of Omega-3. In the same way as fast-growing bamboo is an easily renewable resource for eco-living products, like toothbrushes, making it a more sustainable option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Kinder to our oceans\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae vegan omegas offer a sustainable omega-3 source with less impact on our oceans and marine life. With the increased popularity of fish oil supplements worldwide impacting fish stocks, choosing an Algae omega is a way to make an impactful and mindful choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever omega you choose - rest assured you’re making ethical choices with our \u003ca title=\"Our marine sustainability policy\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/pages\/our-marine-sustainability-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarine Sustainability Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. Our policy ensures every marine omega product available at HealthPost is independently certified, so it meets independently verified environmental standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Kinder to the land\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae is easier to farm than other plant- based Omegas. It doesn’t need large areas of land to be cultivated, so no land clearance is needed. It also needs significantly less water to grow compared to other plant-based omegas – so it’s \u003cstrong\u003ekinder to our environment\u003c\/strong\u003e on land as well as our oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are Omega 3 important for health?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega 3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential for us to consume in our diet and to support overall health. Because our bodies don’t produce omega-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega 3 can be found in high amounts in \u003ca title=\"Fish Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/fish-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efish oil\u003c\/a\u003e of oily species such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines. It can also be found in plant-based sources like walnuts, chia seeds, \u003ca title=\"Flaxseed Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/flaxseed-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflaxseed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Hemp Seed Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/hemp-seed-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehempseed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Evening Primrose Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/evening-primrose-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eevening primrose oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may also like to read about \u003ca title=\"Vegan omegas to match your health goals\" href=\"\/blogs\/guide\/shop-vegan-omegas-to-match-your-health-goals\"\u003ePlant-based omegas to match your health goals.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xtendlife-vegan-omega-3-from-microalgae-oil","title":"Vegan Omega 3 from Microalgae Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXtendlife Vegan Omega 3 from Microalgae Oil: \u003c\/strong\u003eHumans can’t produce omega-3s, so we must obtain them from food. 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