{"product_id":"natural-factors-algae-omega-3-plant-based-epa-dha-60-softgels","title":"Natural Factors Algae Omega-3 Plant-Based EPA \u0026 DHA (60 Softgels)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors Algae Omega-3 Plant-Based EPA \u0026amp; DHA is a fish-free omega-3 softgel made with oil from the microalga Schizochytrium. Each softgel has 700 mg of algae oil with 385 mg of total omega-3, including 200 mg of DHA and 100 mg of EPA. The bottle holds 60 vegetarian softgels. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Algae Omega-3 is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80134583. The licence also lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the maintenance of good health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for the maintenance of good health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support cognitive health and brain function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain heart health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support eye health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in each softgel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe algae oil is life'sOMEGA, cultivated from Schizochytrium. Per softgel it supplies 385 mg of omega-3 fatty acids: 200 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), 100 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 85 mg of other omega-3s. At the top dose of 2 softgels, that is 770 mg of omega-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is made from modified food starch, carrageenan, glycerin and water in place of gelatin. Rosemary extract, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate and sunflower oil complete the non-medicinal list. Natural Factors describes the oil as solvent-free, and the product is ISURA verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlgae oil or fish oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish get their EPA and DHA by eating algae. Algae Omega-3 takes them straight from the source, so it fits vegans, vegetarians and anyone who avoids fish. This softgel has twice as much DHA as EPA. Vitasave also carries other algae-based softgels, including Nordic Naturals Algae Omega 625 mg and Whole Earth \u0026amp; Sea Marine DHA, if you want to compare amounts per softgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults take 1 to 2 softgels once a day. One softgel gives 300 mg of EPA and DHA combined; two give 600 mg. You can take it with a meal or at any time of day. The one caution on the label is to keep it out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegans, vegetarians and people who would rather skip fish oil, who want both DHA and EPA from a plant-based source in a small daily dose. A bottle lasts 30 to 60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Factors Algae Omega-3 FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softgels are vegetarian, with a starch and carrageenan shell instead of gelatin, and Natural Factors describes the formula as vegan-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much DHA and EPA is in each softgel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 mg of DHA and 100 mg of EPA, part of 385 mg total omega-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the oil come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchizochytrium microalgae, supplied as life'sOMEGA algae oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 days at 1 softgel a day, or 30 days at 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-factors\"\u003eNatural Factors supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-omegas\"\u003eplant omega range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51361095057511,"sku":"NF02214","price":29.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/2214-8_Algae_Omega_HGR225W_E.png?v=1794263536","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/natural-factors-algae-omega-3-plant-based-epa-dha-60-softgels","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}