What Is Nannochloropsis?
Nannochloropsis is a genus of marine eustigmatophyte microalgae, with Nannochloropsis gaditana being the species most commonly used in supplement production....
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Omega-3 for Brain, Heart, and Vision: What the Claims Actually Mean
The three most commonly cited reasons for taking an omega-3 supplement are heart health, brain function, and vision. All three...
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Clinical Research on Marine Phytoplankton: What Exists and What Is Missing
The clinical research specifically on marine phytoplankton supplementation in humans is thin. That is worth stating plainly, because the marketing...
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Nannochloropsis Benefits and Nutrition Profile
Nannochloropsis gaditana produces one of the highest concentrations of EPA found in any photosynthetic organism. That single characteristic is the...
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How to Read an Omega-3 Label
An omega-3 supplement label can tell you almost everything you need to know about the product, if you know which...
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How to Choose a Marine Phytoplankton Supplement
The marine phytoplankton supplement market is small enough that your options are limited, but varied enough that the quality range...
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Marine Phytoplankton vs Krill Oil
Krill oil and marine phytoplankton are both positioned as alternatives to standard fish oil, and both claim advantages in absorption...
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Marine Phytoplankton vs Algae Oil: What Is the Difference?
When you see "algae omega-3" on a supplement shelf, you might assume all algae products are the same thing. They...
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Plant-Based Omega-3 Guide: How to Get EPA and DHA Without Fish
If you do not eat fish, your omega-3 strategy needs to solve a specific problem: getting EPA and DHA into...
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ALA vs EPA vs DHA: The Three Omega-3s Explained
There are three omega-3 fatty acids you will encounter on supplement labels and in nutrition guidance: ALA, EPA, and DHA....
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EPA vs DHA: What Is the Difference?
EPA and DHA are both long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, both found in fish and algae, and both cited in the...
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Does Marine Phytoplankton Contain EPA?
Yes. Certain species of marine phytoplankton produce EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) at concentrations high enough to be nutritionally meaningful. But the...
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