Better Omega-3
What is Better Omega-3?
A vegan Omega-3 softgel from Organics Ocean providing 448mg of total Omega-3 fatty acids per serving, including 400mg of EPA+DHA (240mg EPA + 160mg DHA, a 1.5:1 ratio) sourced from algae, in triglyceride form. Just 2 small, carrageenan-free softgels
What are EPA and DHA?
EPA and DHA are the two omega-3 fatty acids your body uses most. They're the “active” omega-3s found in fish oil and, originally, in algae. Better Omega-3 provides 240mg of EPA and 160mg of DHA per serving. DHA is a building block your brain and the
What is a triglyceride, and why does the “TG form” in Better Omega-3 matter?
A triglyceride is the natural form fat takes in your body and in most foods. Chemically, it's a glycerol backbone with three fatty-acid chains attached to it. It's the storage form of fat in fish, plants, and human fat tissue, and it's the form your
Why algae instead of fish oil?
Fish don’t produce Omega-3 themselves; they get it from eating algae. Better Omega-3 goes to the original source, delivering the same Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) the fish would have given you without fishing, in a more sustainable, clean-label product.
Why does the label say “Schizochytrium sp.”?
That's the scientific name of the microalgae our omega-3 comes from. Schizochytrium is a marine microalga that naturally produces EPA and DHA, the very omega-3s fish get by eating algae like it. Naming the species is part of being transparent about e
What is “life's®OMEGA” on the label?
life's®OMEGA is the branded, trademarked algae-oil ingredient inside Better Omega-3, made by dsm-firmenich. It's a single-source, plant-based omega-3 that naturally provides EPA and DHA in a 1.5-to-1 ratio, the same balance found in fish oil. That's
How is the algae igrown?
Our omega-3 comes from microalgae grown here in the USA, by proprietary precision fermentation in a controlled, closed environment, with zero impact on marine ecosystems. In practice, that means the algae is cultivated indoors in sealed tanks under c
What are the main benefits of Better Omega-3?
Heart function, brain function, and healthy vision are the primary, well-supported benefits of EPA/DHA. Healthy aging, mood/emotional wellness, joint comfort, and exercise recovery are secondary supporting benefits.
Does it taste or smell fishy? Will it cause “fish burps”?
No. Because it’s algae-based, Better Omega-3 has no fishy taste and doesn’t cause the fishy aftertaste/burps common with traditional fish oil.
Isn't plant-based omega-3 just flaxseed that doesn't convert?
No, and this is an important distinction. Flax, chia, and walnuts contain ALA, a plant omega-3 your body has to convert into EPA and DHA. That conversion is very inefficient (often only a few percent), so ALA sources leave many people short. Better O
Is Better Omega-3 vegan?
Yes, both the Omega-3 and the softgel itself are plant-based, with no fish or animal-derived ingredients.
How is Better Omega-3 different from typical fish oil?
Great question! There are three main differences: (1) sourced from algae, not fish; (2) triglyceride form, generally easier for the body to absorb than the ethyl-ester form common in fish oil; (3) no fishy taste or burps, and no refrigeration needed.
What form of Omega-3 is used, and why does it matter?
We use the triglyceride form. The same form Omega-3 takes naturally in food, generally considered more absorbable than the ethyl-ester form used in many fish oil supplements.
Why do some fish oils go bad, and how is Better Omega-3 different?
We love this question!Fish oil is prone to oxidation, and multiple studies have found that a large share of tested fish oil supplements are already rancid at the time of purchase. Omega-3 oils are delicate and can slowly oxidize (spoil) when exposed