Omega-3 capsules — EPA & DHA from fish oil or algae
Choose your source and EPA:DHA ratio: fish oil in TG form, or vegan life’sOMEGA® algal oil.
Choose omega-3 by the EPA and DHA you get each day, then by the source that suits your diet. Our fish-oil option is one capsule daily; our vegan algal-oil option is two.
Why this matters
Fish oil or vegan algae oil, with the EPA and DHA amounts clear at a glance.
- Look inside the oil amount
We show EPA and DHA separately: fish oil supplies 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA per daily capsule; algae supplies 200 mg EPA and 600 mg DHA per two-capsule daily serving.
- Connect the amount to its purpose
Both labelled servings provide at least 250 mg EPA and DHA combined daily, the intake at which the following beneficial effect is obtained:
EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
- Choose around your diet
Algae provides both EPA and DHA in a vegan formula without fish or gelatin. Fish oil offers an EPA-led balance in one capsule. Choose the source and daily routine that suit you.
The role of these nutrients
For heart function, the beneficial effect is obtained with 250 mg EPA and DHA combined daily; for brain function and vision, with 250 mg DHA daily. Both products provide these amounts at the labelled serving.
- EPA + DHAEPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
- DHADHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function.
- DHADHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Fish oil or algal oil?
Fish oil gives an EPA-led ratio in one daily capsule: 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA. Algal oil gives a DHA-led ratio in two daily capsules: 600 mg DHA and 200 mg EPA. Choose algae for a vegan formula; fish oil contains fish and bovine gelatin.
Fish oil: TG form and an IFOS-certified ingredient
The formula contains anchovy fish oil in triglyceride (TG) form. The fish-oil ingredient is IFOS-certified, with quality checks covering oxidation and contaminants.
Algal oil: EPA and DHA without fish
life’sOMEGA® is an algal oil from Schizochytrium microalgae, made by dsm-firmenich. It supplies both DHA and EPA. The formula and capsule shell are vegan. A 60-capsule pack provides 30 daily servings.
Frequently asked
Which is better: fish oil or algal oil?
Compare EPA and DHA per daily serving, capsule count and dietary preference. Fish oil is EPA-led, with one capsule daily. The vegan algal oil is DHA-led, with two capsules daily.
What does triglyceride (TG) form mean?
Triglyceride (TG) describes how the fatty acids are bound in the oil. This fish oil is supplied in TG form.
What does IFOS certify here?
IFOS certifies the fish-oil ingredient. Its checks cover specified quality parameters, including oxidation and contaminants.
Will fish oil cause fishy burps?
Taking fish oil with a meal can help if you notice an aftertaste. The algal formula is another option.
How many capsules should I take?
Follow the product label. Fish oil: one capsule daily, so 60 capsules give 60 daily servings. Algal oil: two capsules daily, so 60 capsules give 30 daily servings. Ask a doctor before use if you take blood-thinning medicines.
Are both products vegan?
No. Only the algal formula is vegan. The fish-oil product contains fish and bovine gelatin and is unsuitable for a fish allergy.
Important informationDo not exceed the recommended serving. Not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or anyone allergic to an ingredient. Keep out of the reach of young children. Food supplements do not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.