🐟🌱 Omega-3: Algae Oil vs Fish Oil – The Full Match

Both are rich in EPA and DHA, but purity, sustainability, and effectiveness don’t always line up equally. Here’s the full breakdown.

One day I asked myself a very simple question: since fish get their omega-3s from eating algae… why not go straight to the source? Not only would this avoid killing fish, but cultivating algae is far less energy- and resource-intensive for our planet.

On one hand, fish oil is a traditional and well-researched source of EPA and DHA—two essential fatty acids that support our brain, heart, and cellular health. On the other, algae oil is a newer product on the market, but it promises purity, sustainability, and ethics.

So, between tradition and innovation, between the sea and the bioreactor, which omega-3 oil truly deserves a place in our health protocol? I dug into the question, compared the two, and here’s the verdict…