In addition to consuming fish or high
DHA algae on a regular basis, it can be helpful to take an omega 3 supplement concentrated from fish or algae if you are a vegetarian / vegan.
There are several variations of the Udo's Choice Oil, and one of them (labeled DHA 3 -6-9 Blend) even contains
a DHA algae oil blended into the mix along with organic flax oil, coconut oil, evening primrose oil, rice bran oil, oat germ and bran oil, and a few others.
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Not exact matches
5) Fish oil isn't your only option, vegan
DHA supplements (affiliate link) are
algae based and are available as well.
Algae oil is a great source of
DHA — and it's eco-friendly too.
KD Pharma supplies its KD PÜR oils, offering both highly concentrated EPA /
DHA and
DHA - only oils from fish and
algae.
Spirulina is also a great source of Vitamin B6, and even trace amounts of EPA and
DHA omega fats (which comes directly from
algae, not initially from fish).
DHA, ALA, foods fortified with
DHA derived from
algae, and the risks of mercury in fish are just some of the things to make sure you understand.
However, the
DHA and ARA they use are extracted from
algae and fungus using the neurotoxic solvent hexane.
However, it is not known what they use to extract
DHA and ARA from
algae or fungus.
Procured from
algae, algal oil is source of
DHA, an important long - chain omega - 3 that supports brain development, immune balance, and healthy gene expression.
But, some manufacturers use
DHA and ARA extracted from laboratory - grown fermented
algae and fungus and processed with hexane, known as DHASCO and ARASCO, although not identified as such on the list of ingredients.
We discussed the
DHA that is extracted from
algae in the previous posting and this recent comment involves
DHA extracted from eggs.
Just want to add here that vegetarians who can not use fish oil have a excellent substitute,
algae based
DHA which does not have the risk of mercury etc..
DHA also known as Docosahexaenoic acid is found in fish,
algae and most importantly here, breast milk.
Atlantic salmon, Pacific cod fish, and tuna are some of the best food sources of the omega - 3 fatty acid, but
algae - derived
DHA supplements are also now available.
† The effects of
DHA on infant brain and eye development have been studied using range of methods and different sources of
DHA including fish oils and
DHA derived from
algae (which is the source used in Expecta).
Although most people think fish are the original source of
DHA and EPA, these omega - 3s actually come from the
algae lower in the food chain.
Ovega - 3s supplement is derived from a strain of
algae that naturally produces high amounts of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (
DHA), the healthiest omega - 3s.
DHA can be found in fatty, cold - water fish and is produced by the
algae that fish eat and store in their bodies.
Unlike land plants, seaweed contains preformed omega - 3 fatty acids
DHA and EPA, so seaweed or
algae oil can be a reliable source of omega - 3 for vegetarians.
In Curcumin Gold, we use a vegetarian,
algae - based version of
DHA, carefully crafted using a solvent free, enzymatic extraction process.
Hi Sue, not sure if he's recommended a particular brand, but he does recommend «250 to 500 mg daily of yeast - or
algae - derived
DHA and / or EPA» in his Optimum Nutrition Recommendations:
DHA and EPA are found in fish and other marine life like phytoplankton and
algae.
My opinion is that supplementing with an
algae - based
DHA (and also EPA?)
His current daily recommendation is 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds and 250 mg
algae based
DHA / EPA.
These
algae also provide the salmon with the raw materials to produce the long - chain omega - 3 fatty acids EPA &
DHA.
Since taking it I do notice a significant difference compared to when I was taking an
algae dha supplement.
If you eat fish or take fish oil capsules,
DHA and EPA are part to these oils because they have already been metabolized by the fish from ALA, which fish consume in
algae.
It may well turn out that the safest way to get EPA /
DHA will be a farm grown plant or
algae.
Thrive ®
Algae Oil is high in monounsaturated fat, the good fat that is more stable at high heat, and contains no EPA or
DHA, which makes it ideal for high - heat cooking and enables an extremely high smoke point.
For pregnant and nursing women, I've heard him recommend a plant based
DHA supplement which is from
algae (that's where fish get it from in the first place) but a lot of the
algae DHA supplements are so impure, sadly, but I take OmegaZen pure
DHA for that reason as it has completely pure ingredients and is palm oil free which is not only a good thing for health, but ethical reasons.
And if you want to make sure that you have the right kinds of fat, you might also follow Dr. Greger's recommendation of consuming an
algae based
DHA / EPA pill and making sure you do not eat any oils (which if you follow the 21 day eating plan, you will not).
Vegetarian / Vegan athletes can utilize an
algae based Omega 3 which does supply the essential Omega 3 fatty acids EPA &
DHA.
The true source is
DHA is from
algae which fish eat.
The only good source of
DHA from a «vegan» source is from an
algae.
I respect Dr. Greger's statement of avoiding fish oil for its many contaminants and using
algae oil as a substitute but is it really necessary to ingest any pure
DHA in the form of an oil?
Here is the full article http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/aug/oils.htm Although the
algae oil may have the
DHA, oil is still oil and not a whole plant food.
I presume from your comments that taking the
algae - based Omega 3
DHA will support my continued use of ground flaxseeds (which I do myself and immediately put them into a freshly - made vegetable juice) to support my need for long - chain omega 3's.
* IF * we maintain adequate omega - 3 (preferably from combination of omega -3-rich sources such as walnut, flax and preformed
DHA / EPA from
algae oil) and do our best to avoid extracted oils in general (whole food, whole food, whole food), I don't see any reason to obsess about the n - 6 to n - 3 ratio when it comes to nuts.
Spirulina is also a great source of Vitamin B6, and even trace amounts of EPA and
DHA omega fats (which comes directly from
algae, not initially from fish).
Though blue - green
algae is not a significant source of EPA or
DHA, some research indicates that it has a very high conversion rate in comparison to other plants (R Kushak et al, unpublished observations, 1999).
However, your optimum nutrition recommendations include «250 mg daily of pollutant free (yeast - or
algae - derived) long - chain omega - 3 ′ s (EPA /
DHA)».
Why not just take the omega - 3s and skip the mercury with a good
algae - based
DHA / EPA supplement?»
The use of
algae - based
DHA supplements may offer the benefits without the risks.
DHA:
DHA is a long - chain omega - 3 fatty acid that is found in fish and
algae.
DHA can also be obtained from some green
algae sources.
Algae is where most marine life gets its
DHA and EPA.
I like OmegaZen pure
DHA as it has pure ingredients and is simply concentrated
algae with no unhealthy and unsustainable binders or fillers.