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Algal Omega-3 (Vegan EPA/DHA)

Plant-based EPA and DHA from microalgae for vegan diets.

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Overview

Plant-based EPA and DHA from microalgae for vegan diets.

Natural sources
  • Schizochytrium algae
Common forms
  • Algal DHA
  • EPA+DHA blends

Mechanism of action

Identical EPA/DHA as fish oil, sourced from original producer (algae).

Pathways
  • · EPA/DHA incorporation

Effects on the body

Supports
Omega-3 index

Organ system effects

Brain & CNS

Comparable to fish oil for DHA-dependent endpoints.

Evidence-based benefits

Raises omega-3 index equivalent to fish oil

Strong evidence

Potential side effects

Common
    Rare
      Serious

        Drug interactions

        Anticoagulants
        Mild antiplatelet.
        moderate

        Supplement interactions

        Pairs well with

        None listed.

        Avoid combining with

        No specific avoidances listed.

        Dosing & bioavailability

        Typical dose
        500–1000 mg combined EPA+DHA

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        Scientific evidence (8)

        Meta-analysisJ Acad Nutr Diet · 2012

        Algal DHA supplementation increases omega-3 index

        Bernstein AM, et al.

        Meta-analysis of algal DHA trials.

        Key findings

        Comparable DHA elevation to fish-oil supplementation.

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

        PubMed: Algal Omega-3 (Vegan EPA/DHA) — Raises omega-3 index equivalent to fish oil

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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        Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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