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Omega-3 Fatty Acids (as Triglycerides) Facts
Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of essential polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) that form the structural foundation of cell membranes throughout the body, particularly in the brain, retina, and heart.
The most biologically active forms with the most established health effects, EPA and DHA, are primarily found in marine sources like fatty fish. A third form, ALA, is found in plant foods like flaxseeds and walnuts, but the body converts very little ALA into the EPA and DHA it actually needs.
Because the body cannot produce sufficient EPA and DHA on its own, they must be obtained through diet or supplementation. Our omega-3s are sustainably sourced from wild-caught small fish and molecularly distilled to ensure purity and quality.*
Key Benefits of Organic Spirulina:
- Promotes heart health, vitality, and healthy circulatory function.*
- Contributes to brain health, and cognitive function through DHA's role as a primary structural fat in neural tissue.*
- Supports normal immune activity.*
- Contributes to healthy vision through DHA's concentration in the retina.*
- Helps maintain cell membrane fluidity and integrity throughout the body.*
Why it Matters:
Most U.S. adults fall well short of recommended omega-3 intake where fewer than 1 in 5 Americans meet the suggested intake for EPA and DHA from food alone ¹.
EPA and DHA are found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood, yet average fish consumption in the U.S. is less than half of what dietary guidelines recommend ².
While ALA from plant sources is widely available, conversion to EPA and DHA in the body is limited, typically less than 15%, making marine-sourced supplementation a practical and reliable way to maintain healthy levels ³. Molecular distillation significantly reduces environmental contaminants such as mercury and PCBs, providing a highly purified, concentrated source of these critical fatty acids.
Citations:
1. Papanikolaou Y, Brooks J, Reider C, Fulgoni VL 3rd. U.S. adults are not meeting recommended levels for fish and omega-3 fatty acid intake: results of an analysis using observational data from NHANES 2003-2008. Nutr J. 2014;13:31. doi:10.1186/1475-2891-13-31
2. US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dietary guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. Published 2020. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov
3. Burdge GC, Calder PC. Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to longer-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in human adults. Reprod Nutr Dev. 2005;45(5):581-597. doi:10.1051/rnd:2005047
