What Is ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)?
ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) is a short-chain omega-3 fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. It is the form of omega-3 found...
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The Role of Algae in a Modern UK Diet
Algae are not a traditional part of the British diet. You will not find chlorella in a Sunday roast or...
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Common Myths About Algae Supplements
The algae supplement category attracts more mythology per square centimetre of label than most corners of the health-food market. Some...
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Reducing Pressure on Global Fish Stocks
The global demand for omega-3 supplements is supplied overwhelmingly by fish oil, which means it is supplied by catching fish....
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Vegan Omega-3 for Children: What Parents Need to Know
If your child does not eat fish, the omega-3 question is essentially the same as for adults, with one important...
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Vegan Omega-3 for Pregnancy: DHA and What You Need to Know
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and do not eat fish, DHA is the nutrient gap that matters most in...
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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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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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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 DHA?
No. If you are taking a marine phytoplankton supplement, the species inside is almost certainly Nannochloropsis, and Nannochloropsis produces EPA...
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