Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA + EPA)
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Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA + EPA) from algae
DSM Nutritional Products Ltd., Switzerland
Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA + EPA) from algae
DSM Nutritional Products Ltd., Switzerland
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We consciously use Omega-3 fatty acids obtained from microalgae instead of fish. Most of us mistakenly believe that fish produce Omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, they are produced by algae that fish… eat. Our Omega-3s are obtained at the source, resulting in a high-quality product.
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Most supplements contain only DHA acid, and the combination and appropriate proportion of DHA and EPA are important for fundamental health.
- Our Omega-3 fatty acids have the top Totox index (its value for the series of each product currently on sale can be found in the Quality Test Certificate located on the product page). Totox indicates the quality of Omega-3 acids and the oxidation potential of the oil. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) considers safe acids to have a Totox of less than 25, but the lower the result, the better.
There are several more reasons for the superiority of Omega-3 acids from microalgae over those from fish.
Omega-3 fatty acids from microalgae |
Other manufacturers ("premium" too) |
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DHA + EPA content |
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No intense fishy smell |
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Free from heavy metals |
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Free from pollution and toxins |
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Allergen-free |
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Environmentally friendly cultivation and production |
Less than 20% of the global population consumes the recommended dose of Omega-3 fatty acids (38) .
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HeartEPA and DHA contribute to the proper functioning of the heart (1) and contribute to maintain normal blood pressure (2) .
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BrainDHA contributes to maintain proper brain function (6) .
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SightDHA contributes to maintain proper vision (7) . Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) taken by the mother contributes to the proper development of the eyes of the fetus and breastfed infants (5) .
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Lipid profileDHA and EPA contribute to maintaining the proper level of triglycerides in the blood (3,9) .
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PregnancyDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) taken by the mother contributes to the proper development of the brain (8) and to the proper development of the eyes of the fetus and breastfed infants (5)
Scientific research indicates additional relationships between the intake of Omega-3 acids and the functioning of the body.
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Sleep and stressScientific research shows that omega-3 fatty acids influence the quality of sleep in both adults and children (10, 11, 12) and help reduce stress (13, 14) .
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MoodScientific research links lower plasma levels of omega-3 fatty acids with poorer mental health, including depression (10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) .
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EfficiencyAccording to research, DHA + EPA have a positive effect on cardiovascular performance and muscle regeneration during and after exercise (10, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) .
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SkinScientific research confirms the beneficial effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the overall condition of the skin. According to research, they prevent and support the fight against imperfections (25) .
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Immunity and cancerStudies indicate that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of developing some cancers - colon or breast cancer (26, 27, 28, 29, 30) , and inhibit inflammatory processes and ensure the good condition of the immune system (31, 32, 33, 34). .
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Alzheimer's and dementiaScientific research links high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia (36,37, 38) .
You will find this ingredient in:
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6368
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-8354
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-8362
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6228
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6234
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6366
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6367
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6201
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-8293
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DSM Nutritional Products AG, July 2020.
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"Can Omega-3 Reduce Stress?", OmegaQuant, 3/0/2021, omegaquant.com.
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Mischoulon D. Omega-3 fatty acids for mood disorders.
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Robert K, McNamara, Ph.D. J Nutr Intermed Metab. 2016 Sep; 5: 96–106. Published online 2016 May 4. Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Etiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Depression: Current Status and Future Directions.
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Shima Jazayeri et al. Comparison of therapeutic effects of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and fluoxetine, separately and in combination, in major depressive disorder. Pages 192-198 | Received 03 Oct 2007, Published online: 06 Jul 2009.
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Philpott et al. Applications of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for sport performance. Res Sports Med., vol. 27, no. 2, pg.219-237, 2019.
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Ochi et al. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acids-rich fish oil supplementation on motor nerve function after eccentric contractions. J Intl Soc Sports Nutr., vol. 14, no. 23, 2017.
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Macartney et al. Intrinsic heart rate recovery after dynamic exercise is improved with an increased omega-3 index in healthy males. Br J Nutr., vol. 112, no. 2, pg. 1984-1992, 2014.
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Ninio et al. Docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil improves heart rate variability and heart rate responses to exercise in overweight adults. Br J Nutr., vol. 100, no. 5, pg 1097-1103, 2008.
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Hingley et al. DHA-rich fist oil increases the omega-3 index and lowers the oxygen cost of physiologically stressful cycling in trained individuals. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab., vol. 27, no. 4, 2017.
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Anamaria Balić et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Feb; 21(3): 741. Published online 2020 Jan 23. Omega-3 Versus Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Prevention and Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases.
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Pierre Astorg: Cancer Causes Control. 2004 May;15(4):367-86. Dietary N-6 and N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and prostate cancer risk: a review of epidemiological and experimental evidence.
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Carol J Fabian et al. Breast Cancer Research. Published: 04 May 2015. Omega-3 fatty acids for breast cancer prevention and survivorship.
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Emeline Dierge et al. Cell Metabolism. 11 June 2021. “Peroxidation of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the acidic tumor environment leads to ferroptosis-mediated anticancer effects”
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Tahreem Iqbal, Michael Miller. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2021 Jul 11;23(8):111. A Fishy Topic: VITAL, REDUCE-IT, STRENGTH, and Beyond: Putting Omega-3 Fatty Acids into Practice in 2021.
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UCLouvain research An Omega-3 that's poison for tumors. June 11, 2021.
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Gutierrez S et al. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on immune cells. Intl J Mol Sci., vol. 20, no. 20, pg. 5028, 2019.
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Calder, P. C. et al. Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System Is an Important Factor to Protect against Viral Infections. Nutrients., vol. 12 no. 1181, 2020.
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Basil MC and Levy BD. Specialized pro-resolving mediators: endogenous regulators of infection and inflammation. Nature Reviews | Immunology, vol. 16, pg. 51-67, 2016.
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Saray Gutierrez et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Oct 11;20(20):5028. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Immune Cells.
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Majid Fotuhi et al. Review Nat Clin Pract Neurol. 2009 Mar;5(3):140-52. Fish consumption, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and risk of cognitive decline or Alzheimer disease: a complex association.
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Ernst J Schaefer at al. Arch Neurol. 2006 Nov;63(11):1545-50. Plasma phosphatidylcholine docosahexaenoic acid content and risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease: the Framingham Heart Study.
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Karin Yurko-Mauro et al. Alzheimer's Dementia. 2010 Nov;6(6):456-64. Beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid on cognition in age-related cognitive decline.
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Ken D. Stark et al. Elsevier. Progress in Lipid Research. Volume 63, July 2016. Global survey of the omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid in the blood stream of healthy adults.