Nothing Fishy (use code ENGNF15 for 15% off first purchase) is a unique brand of natural health supplements, sold in glass jars with sustainable refill pouches for further orders. What makes this company unique is that it replaces fish supplements (which cause cruelty, over-fishing, by-catch and mercury) with sustainably-farmed algae alternatives. And no fishy burps!
Always check with GP before taking supplements if pregnant/nursing or if taking other medications or supplements. Keep away from young children and pets.
This company has just two products, loved by thousands:
Omega 3 supplement gets its nutrients from the same place fish do – algae. The algae is sustainably-farmed and
We need ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) as our bodies can’t make it (it’s used to make EPA and DHA omega fatty acids). It’s found in ground flaxseed, walnuts and hemp seeds, but taking too much omega 6 fatty acids can negate the effects. So don’t eat (too many!) pumpkin/sunflower seeds,d and choose rapeseed oil for cooking (over sunflower, sesame or corn oils).
Vitamin D3 is a plant-based version of this important vitamin, which helps to absorb calcium and phosphate (for healthy bones and teeth) and grow strong muscles. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin, so good to consume alongside foods with fat (like nuts or seeds). Or with omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
Vitamin D is in chestnut mushrooms and in some fortified foods. But usually it’s easiest to get from a little natural sunshine and a supplement (also included in vegan multi-vits).
Although vitamin D2 supplements are vegan, vitamin D3 (the kind your body absorbs from the sun) is better. But most brands contain lanolin (sheep fat). So look for vegan-friendly D3 (usually from lichen).
Light-skinned people usually get enough vitamin D in summer by exposing skin to sunlight for half an hour. But people with darker skin (or who cover their faces or don’t go out a lot) may benefit from supplements. Read more on how to stay safe in the sun naturally.
Sea Moss Supplement
Irish Sea Moss is an edible seaweed that’s packed with nutrients and amino acids. Avoid seaweed for thyroid disorders or shellfish allergies (even though it’s not fish).
Seaweed is a habitat for marine life and helps to regulate water quality and plays a key role in carbon sequestration, pulling carbon from the atmosphere. Think of seaweed as the lungs of the ocean, vital for a balanced and healthy marine environment.
Never harvest seaweed yourself (rocks are slippery and you need expert training to ‘give seaweed a haircut’ without removing roots). As someone once said ‘it’s seaweed to you, but the universe to a shrimp!’
Dogs are often tempted to play with seaweed fronds, but don’t let them eat it (it expands in the stomach as it dries, and is also salty).
