Omega 3 fatty acids are good for people who don’t eat fish, and are good for your brain, mood, heart, skin, hair and eyes (to prevent dry eyes and macular degeneration). Fish don’t ‘make omega 3 fatty acids’, they get them from consuming algae, so we can do the same to avoid over-fishing (and by-catch) and mercury toxins. Most people notice a positive difference within a month of taking plant-based algae omega 3.
Before taking supplements, check with GP if pregnant/nursing or you have medical conditions or are taking medication. Keep supplements away from young children & pets.
omega 3 supplements in glass jars (with refills)
Nothing Fishy Omega-3 Supplement (use code ENGNF15 for 15% off first purchase) offers plant-based sustainable algae supplements in glass jars with with refills in cardboard packaging. These easy-to-swallow soft gel capsules are made from algae, farmed in a pool of salt water, to protect the oceans.
high-dose algae supplements in cardboard tubes
Feel (use code partner20 for 20% discount excluding bundles/subscriptions) offers high-potency vegan omega 3 from algae, with high dose of DHA and EPA. Derived from an algae free from heavy metals, this brand is formulated by highly-qualified nutritionists, in sustainable packaging.
omega 3 supplements in tins (with refills)
Dr Vegan offers plant-based omega 3 supplements in zero-waste refill pouches, and a metal storage tin on your first order. This contains the optimal dose of DHA and EPA per serving for brain, heart, skin and eye health. Ethically sourced from algae (one ton is the same as 60 tonnes of wild-caught fish).
orange-flavoured omega 3 supplements
Vegums offers omega 3 supplements in zero-waste packaging. Keep away from young children & pets, as these look (and taste) like sweets. The brand was founded by two pharmacists, who were fed up of chalky-tasting supplements, and the ‘afterthought phrase’ of items being ‘suitable for vegans’. These have a natural orange flavour, with a tiny amount of beet sugar to sweeten.
what are best foods for omega-3 fatty acids?
As mentioned above, fish is not the best source due to over-fishing (and by-catch) and mercury poisoning. Also once you cook fish, most of the benefits disappear anyway. But we do need ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) as our bodies can’t make it, and it’s used to make omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Easy ways to get these from food include:
- Ground flaxseeds sprinkled on cereal.
- Adding chopped walnuts to salads.
- Using hemp seeds in salads or dressings.
- Taking too much omega 6 fatty acid may negate the effects of omega 3s. So don’t eat too many pumpkin/sunflower seeds and choose rapeseed oil for cooking (over sunflower, sesame or corn oils).
