Algae Oil Omega‑3 (EPA & DHA) from algae
Most omega‑3 supplements start with fish. Ours starts where the fish get it from: microalgae. Organic algae oil in a plant-based softgel, for everyone who’d rather skip the fish.
Where omega‑3 really comes from
Fish don’t make most of their omega‑3 themselves. Tiny algae in the sea do. Small fish eat the algae, bigger fish eat the small fish, and the EPA and DHA build up along the way. Fish oil is the end of that chain.
We start at the beginning. We grow the algae, take the oil from them and put it in a softgel. Same EPA and DHA, a much shorter route to you.
The fish oil route
5 steps- Algae in the sea make EPA and DHA
- It builds up in fish through the food chain
- The fish are caught at sea
- They’re processed into fishmeal and crude oil
- The oil is refined and put in a capsule
The Aligma route
3 steps- We grow algae that make EPA and DHA
- The oil is extracted and purified
- It goes into a plant-based softgel
Fewer steps, a route you can follow
Fish oil passes through the food chain, a fishing boat and a fish factory before it’s refined. Ours goes from algae to softgel. Fewer links in the chain means it’s easier to know where your omega‑3 comes from.
Grown, not caught
The algae for our oil are cultivated. No fish are caught or farmed to make it, so your omega‑3 doesn’t depend on what comes out of the sea.
The DHA, without the detour
Algae are where DHA starts, and it shows: two thirds of the omega‑3 in our oil is DHA. Two softgels give you 300 mg of DHA a day.
Nothing fishy about it
No fish, no fish gelatine, no fish-derived ingredients. That makes it a straightforward choice if you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just don’t like the idea of fish oil.
Our algae oil, in a softgel
Organic Omega-3 Softgel Capsules, 60 capsules, 760 mg
- 450 mg EPA + DHA per daily dose of 2 softgels
- 60 softgels: 30 days at 2 a day
- Plant-based oil and softgel shell
- EU certified organic
What’s in a daily dose
Two softgels a day and you’re done. Here’s exactly what that gives you, because the number that matters on any omega‑3 label is how much EPA and DHA you actually get per day.
Organic Omega-3 Softgel Capsules, 760 mg. Source: microalgae oil. EU certified organic. Suitable for vegans.
What it does for you
You need 250 mg a day to get the effects below, which the European Union has approved for EPA and DHA. Two softgels give you 450 mg, so one small daily habit covers it.
Heart
EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
Brain
DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function.
Vision
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
The beneficial effect on the heart is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA. The beneficial effect on the brain and vision is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA. A daily dose of two softgels provides 450 mg of EPA and DHA, of which 300 mg is DHA.
Who it’s made for
Omega‑3 usually comes from oily fish. That works if you eat it every week. If you don’t, this is the simple way to still get EPA and DHA every day.
You rarely eat oily fish
Health authorities in many countries advise eating fish, preferably oily fish, about once a week. Plenty of people don’t manage that. Two softgels give you 450 mg of EPA and DHA every day, fish or no fish.
You eat plant-based
Vegans and vegetarians skip the main food source of EPA and DHA. Algae oil is the plant-based way to get them, in a softgel that’s plant-based too.
You’d rather not take fish oil
Whatever your reason, you don’t have to choose between your preferences and your omega‑3. You get the same EPA and DHA, just from the source.
You want it simple
No working out how many capsules you need. Two softgels give you more than the 250 mg a day linked to the EU-approved effects on the heart, brain and vision.
Algae oil and fish oil, side by side
| Compared | Aligma algae oil | Fish oil |
|---|---|---|
| Where the EPA and DHA comes from | Microalgae | Fish, which take it in from algae through their food |
| Route from source to capsule | Algae grown, oil extracted and purified | Through the food chain, fishing, fish processing and refining |
| Made from fish | No | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans and vegetarians | Yes | No |
| EPA and DHA per daily dose | 450 mg, of which 300 mg DHA | Differs per product |
| Organic | EU certified organic | Differs per product |
Is algae oil better for your body than fish oil? The EU-approved effects of EPA and DHA are the same whatever the source. What counts is how much EPA and DHA you take each day.
How to compare omega‑3 supplements
Look at EPA + DHA, not total oil
A capsule weight such as 760 mg or 1000 mg tells you how much is inside, not how much EPA and DHA. Check the EPA and DHA per daily dose.
Compare per day
Some labels list amounts per capsule, others per two or three. Compare per daily dose so you’re comparing like with like.
Check the capsule
Many softgels use animal gelatine. If you eat plant-based, look for a plant-based shell as well as plant-based oil.
Questions about algae oil
Is algae oil as good as fish oil?
Both supply EPA and DHA, the omega-3 fatty acids the EU-approved effects are based on. What matters most is how much EPA and DHA you take per day. Two of our softgels give you 450 mg of EPA and DHA, of which 300 mg is DHA.
How many softgels should I take a day?
Take two softgels a day. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Is algae oil suitable for vegans?
Yes. Both the oil and the softgel shell are plant-based, so the capsules are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Can I take algae oil with other medication?
If you take anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, talk to your doctor before using omega-3 supplements. The same applies if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What does 760 mg on the label mean?
760 mg is the content of one softgel. Of that, 225 mg is EPA and DHA. When comparing products, always look at the EPA and DHA per daily dose.
One product, part of a bigger shift
Aligma builds algae-based alternatives to resource-intensive production, starting with nutrition. Our algae oil is one example: omega-3 made from microalgae, without catching or farming a single fish.
Join the biolution.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of two softgels. Keep out of reach of young children.
If you take anticoagulant medication, consult your doctor before use.