The vegan Omega-3 capsules from HEALTH + Nutrition are perfect for the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle and diet!

The high-quality oil is made from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp. obtained and is therefore free from animal components .

This algae oil has the ratio of the essential (vital) fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) of 15 (EPA) to 30 (DHA). The great thing about these fatty acid capsules is that due to the triglyceride form (TG form) they can be easily absorbed by the body!

ALGAE OIL - the smart EPA / DHA source for vegans

In most cases, the herbal alternative to fish oil is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is a precursor to the long-chain, polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. The most common sources of ALA are flax seeds, vegetable oils, and nuts.

The human body is able to produce DHA and EPA from ALA, but not without losses ! The conversion is very slow and sluggish, and the conversion rate is very low at 2 to 5 percent! 1000 mg of walnut oil have about 13% ALA, these 130 mg ALA would then correspond to about 6-7 mg EPA / DHA. For comparison: A single capsule of the HEALTH + ALGEN-ÖL capsules together provide 225 mg EPA / DHA !

Based on the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which has checked the scientific data, the following health-related statements on omega-3 fatty acids have been approved by the European Commission:

• EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function. This positive effect occurs with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA.
• DHA and EPA help maintain normal blood pressure. This positive effect occurs with a daily intake of 3 g EPA and DHA. *
• DHA and EPA help maintain normal triglyceride levels in the blood. This positive effect occurs with a daily intake of 2 g EPA and DHA. *
• DHA helps maintain normal brain function. This positive effect occurs with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA.
• DHA helps maintain normal eyesight. This positive effect occurs with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA.
• Replacing saturated fatty acids with monounsaturated and / or polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels
• The intake of DHA contributes to the normal development of eyesight in infants up to 12 months of age. This positive effect occurs with a daily intake of 100 mg EPA and DHA.
• The maternal uptake of DHA contributes to the normal development of the eyes in the fetus and in the breast-fed infant. This positive effect occurs when, in addition to the daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids recommended for adults (ie 250 mg DHA and EPA), 200 mg DHA are taken daily.
• The mother's uptake of DHA contributes to the normal development of the brain in the fetus and the breastfed infant. This positive effect occurs when, in addition to the daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids recommended for adults (ie 250 mg DHA and EPA), 200 mg DHA are taken daily.

* A total daily intake from dietary supplements of 5 g EPA and DHA combined must not be exceeded.