No Fishy Burps! How to Get Plant-Based Omega 3

Together Health Algae Omega 3 features natural fish-free algae for DHA and EPA omega 3 at and ideal natural ratio, sustainably grown in a contamination-free environment. This means you get omega 3 straight from the source, with no fishy aftertaste.

Always check with GP if pregnant/nursing or taking any medication, before using supplements. Recycle used supplements/medicines, never flush down the loo. 

The capsules are made from plant cellulose from the Pinus Elliottii tree, and can be separated and the contents mixed with food or drink if preferred.

The supplements are sold in easy to recycle pouches that are plastic-free and contain a protective film made from wood pulp. All layers are home compostible.

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Why choose sustainable algae omega 3?

Our oceans are no longer clean, so aside from the unkind fishing (along with issues with by-catch and  ghost fishing waste), fish now often contains high levels of chemical residues in their flesh, so it’s best to get omega from algae in clean environments.

25% of the global catch is now for fish oil products, but fish only contain omega 3 because they eat algae, so it makes sense  to just take that instead. And also help our delicate marine systems at the same time.

Algae contains both DHA and EPA which our bodies need to get the benefits of omega 3 for our hearth, brain, eyes and skin. Omega 3 is found in plant foods like flax seeds (linseed), but most plant oils are higher in omega 6 so unless you eat flax seeds every day, this is helpful to balance.

If you are taking omega 3s for specific benefits, most people notice a difference within a week, for others it may take up to three months. Any slight stomach upset should settle (esp. if taken with meals or splitting the dose across the day).

Vegums Fish-Free Omega 3 Gummies

Vegums Fish-Free Omega 3 Gummies are by a brand founded by two pharmacists, and sold as easy-to-chew flavoured gummy sweets, to get your nutrition. Also in version for children (age 3 to 11 – after 12 take the adult version). They are sold in tins with compostable refill pouches.

Keep away from young children and pets, as they look and taste like sweets (citrus especially is toxic near pets). 

Feel Omega 3 Supplement (from algae)

Feel Omega 3 is a high-potency supplement made from sustainable algae, the same place that fish get their omega 3 from. With a high dose of DHA and EPA, this supports a healthy brain, eyes and heart, with no fish or mercury. And results in 90 days.

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This has rosemary extract, so check if epileptic. 

• Month 1 – Your body’s level of essential fatty acids will slowly increase, for better skin and hair health.
• Month 2 – You may also notice better joint mobility, and better concentration.
• Month 3 – Hydrated skin and hair, and better mobility and focus.
• 1 year and after – your blood, heart and brain should be saturated with essential fatty acids, for better vision, heart and brain fuction.

Nothing Fishy (omega 3 in glass jars with refills)

Nothing Fishy is a good brand, sold in glass bottles with refill pouches. Users found a 69% improvement in joint health, 62% improved cognitive performance, and 65% felt benefits within 3 months.

What’s wrong with fish oil supplements?

Cod liver oil may be ‘good for creaky joints’, but it’s high in vitamin A that in excess can cause liver damage, bone density loss and severe headaches. NHS advises to avoid it during pregnancy, as high doses could cause birth defects.

Cod liver oil can also thin the blood, which can increase bruising and bleeding when taken with some medications (including Warfarin and Aspirin – it can also lower blood pressure for those already on drugs, and affect blood sugar for people with diabetes). Surgeons even advised to stop taking it 1 t 2 weeks before surgery, as it can interfere with blood clotting.

Plus of course cod is from cod – see above for environmental concerns. Plus it quickly goes rancid, and gives fishy burps! Cod liver oil is not recommended for pets, as it can cause vitamin toxicity – talk to your vet about safe alternatives.