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algal DHA

06/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Algal forms of DHA may improve omega-3 indices in vegetarians and vegans

Algal supplementation has been shown to significantly raise the levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), according to a systematic review of literature published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. In the study, author J.C. Craddock of the University of Wollongong in Australia looked at the relationship between supplementation with algal forms of DHA and its effects on vegetarians and […]

04/25/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Plant-based DHA found to adequately meet nutritional needs for vegans and vegetarians

Adhering to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle has both benefits and drawbacks. One such drawback is the lack of reliable docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) sources. This omega-3 fatty acid is usually obtained from animal products, with fatty fish and seafood having the most abundant DHA content. As such, vegetarian and vegan populations are often unable to consume […]

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