What Is Microalgae?
Microalgae are microscopic, single-celled organisms that photosynthesise in water. They sit at the base of aquatic food chains, produce an...
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What Is a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?
A certificate of analysis (CoA) is a document from a laboratory reporting the results of specific tests performed on a...
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What Is Oxidative Stress?
Oxidative stress is an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and your body's antioxidant defences. Your body produces free...
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What Is Chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll is the green pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plants and algae. It is the molecule that captures light energy...
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What Is a Triglyceride (in Omega-3 Supplements)?
A triglyceride is the most common form of dietary fat: three fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol backbone. When...
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What Is a Phospholipid?
A phospholipid is a type of lipid molecule with a phosphate-containing head group and two fatty acid tails. Phospholipids are...
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What Is Bioavailability?
Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient that your body can absorb and use after you consume it. A nutrient...
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What Is a Photobioreactor?
A photobioreactor is a sealed cultivation system designed for growing photosynthetic organisms, including microalgae. It typically consists of transparent tubes...
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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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What Are Microalgae?
Microalgae are microscopic, single-celled photosynthetic organisms that live in water. They are the foundation of aquatic food chains and the...
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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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Synergies in Multi-Algae Formulations: What Is Real and What Is Marketing
If you look at the ingredient list of a greens powder or multi-algae supplement, you will often see chlorella, spirulina,...
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