At 50% concentration, this algae oil is more concentrated than both standard fish oil and krill oil. The daily serving from 2 softgels provides 600mg DHA and EPA, twice the amount provided by large 1 gram fish oil capsules that are only 30% concentration. The natural triglyceride form is easily absorbed.

Algae oil has been demonstrated to be as effective as fish oil at raising levels of omega-3 in our cells - the Omega-3 Index (an established marker of cardiovascular health and long term disease risk).

Until recently, algae oil has been only a rich source of DHA, with many supplements offering little or no EPA. Pure & Essential Vegan Omega-3 & Astaxanthin has been expertly formulated by Igennus nutrition scientists to provide an effective dose of both DHA and EPA.

Algae oil is naturally sustainable. Our algae oil is sourced from Schizochytrium sp. and grown in pure filtered water in controlled conditions, so it’s naturally free from ocean-borne contaminants such as heavy metals, PCBs and dioxins. Grown on land, it leaves no footprint on the ocean ecosystem. Even the by-products of algae oil production are used for nutritious animal feed.

Derived from red microalage, astaxanthin is one of nature’s most potent antioxidants. With a high ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity), it offers effective protection against oxidative stress. We include 1mg to protect the delicate oils from against oxidation.

Astaxanthin’s ability to quench free radicals is 6,000 times greater than vitamin C, 800 times that of coenzyme Q10 and 550 times greater than vitamin E.