Ekopura Vegan Omega 3 Algae Oil 90 Capsules (DHA + EPA)

Algal oil, not fish oil: fish get their omega 3 by eating algae, so we take it straight from the source. The oil comes from the microalga Schizochytrium sp., grown in a closed system, and the capsules are made in Europe. 280 mg EPA and DHA per capsule: 210 mg DHA plus 70 mg EPA from algal oil. A pack holds 90 capsules, which lasts three months at one capsule a day or 45 days at two a day. Who is this for: anyone who wants omega 3 from algae rather than from fish, in particular vegetarians and vegans. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. The beneficial effect on the heart is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA. The beneficial effect on brain function and vision is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. How to use: Take 1 to 2 capsules a day with a meal, with a glass of water. The softgel is small, unflavoured and easy to swallow, with no fishy taste and no fishy burps. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Details: No fish, shellfish, milk or gelatine among the ingredients, so suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Pregnant or breastfeeding? Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) maternal intake contributes to the normal brain development of the foetus and breastfed infants. For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake for omega-3 fatty acids for adults, i.e. 250 mg DHA and EPA. Talk to your doctor or midwife first. Minimalist packaging, store dry at 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, out of the reach of young children.