Are there synthetic or non-fish derived sources of EPA/DHA Omega3?
Although there are non-fish sources of EPA/DHA, the three options are expensive and uncommon.
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Chemically altered EPA/DHA (originally derived from fish but extensively modified to Ethyl Ester) available as prescription only E.g. Omacor or Lovaza
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Algea-derived. E.g. Algal-911, Algal-700, Nutraveg
- Fungal Fermentation-derived. E.g. DSM Life's Omega, Cargill EPA/DHA
To clarify this blog entry, these are non-fish sources of EPA/DHA and NOT Vegan Omega 3 which is generally ALA. See this entry on Vegan ALA Omega 3.
Non-fish options of EPA/DHA do offer some advantages over traditional, fish derived sources. Sustainability, consistency, purity with no risk of contamination and vegan-friendly are reasons to consider these sources.
However, there are disadvantages to non-fish sources as well: Significantly higher costs, prescription medication barriers and reduced bioavailability.
mEYEspa does not currently carry any non-fish sources of EPA/DHA. One of our Omega 3 supplements does have ethyl ester EPA added . See TG-GOLD Omega 3
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