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Algae Omega-3

Vegan EPA/DHA source.

Cardiovascular HealthBrain & Cognitive

Overview

Vegan EPA/DHA source.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Direct algae source of omega-3s.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Plant-based omega-3

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Well tolerated
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500 mg DHA

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTJ Am Diet Assoc · 2008

            Algae oil bioequivalence

            Arterburn LM, et al.

            32 adults

            Key findings

            Bioequivalent to fish oil.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Algae Omega-3 — Plant-based omega-3

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Algae Omega-3 — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Algae Omega-3 — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Algae Omega-3 — pharmacokinetics

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Algae Omega-3 — dose response

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Algae Omega-3 — clinical evidence

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