{"product_id":"veganes-omega-3-ol","title":"Vegan Omega-3 Oil","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is vegan Omega-3?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that the body needs for numerous functions. Omega-3 and the related Omega-6 fatty acids are hydrocarbon chains with at least two double bonds. They belong to the essential nutrients and must therefore be obtained through diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three main Omega-3 fatty acids are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – found in walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds and corresponding oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) – mainly in fish and certain algae such as Schizochytrium sp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) – also mainly found in fish and algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALA is considered the parent fatty acid of Omega-3 fatty acids, since it can be converted by the body through enzymatic steps into EPA and further into DHA. However, this process is inefficient. This is because the enzyme that carries out this conversion (Delta-6-desaturase) is also used for other reactions in the body and therefore cannot produce as much EPA and DHA as the body needs (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/co-clinicalnutrition\/fulltext\/2024\/03000\/alternative_sources_of_bioactive_omega_3_fatty.5.aspx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Therefore, additional supplementation – especially with little or no fish consumption – is beneficial, if not almost essential. (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3224740\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7415\/1991\/files\/abb_o3.png?v=1748588521\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen converting ALA to EPA, stearidonic acid (SDA), another Omega-3 fatty acid, is produced as an intermediate. Studies show that the body converts SDA significantly more efficiently into EPA than ALA. Therefore, SDA is a better precursor for the body's own EPA synthesis. (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12716664\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38126230\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use a combination of Ahiflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-oil (rich in SDA and ALA) and algal oil from the algae Schizochytrium sp. (rich in DHA). Thanks to this excellent composition, our vegan Omega-3 oil provides optimal Omega-3 fatty acid supply. Ahiflower is the oil from the plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuglossoides arvensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a member of the Boraginaceae family. This plant is primarily native to Europe, but can also be found in parts of Asia and North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe benefits of vegan Omega-3 oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan Omega-3 oil offers a sustainable alternative to conventional Omega-3 from fish oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved health claims are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA and EPA support normal heart function \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA and EPA help maintain normal blood pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA and EPA contribute to normal fasting triglyceride levels in the blood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA supports the maintenance of normal brain function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA helps maintain normal vision development in infants up to 12 months of age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA contributes to normal eye development of the fetus and the breastfed infant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaternal DHA intake contributes to normal brain development of the fetus and the breastfed infant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA helps maintain normal vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALA helps maintain normal blood cholesterol levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat distinguishes our vegan Omega-3 oil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur vegan Omega-3 oil impresses with its high quality and purity. The carefully selected combination of Ahiflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-oil, algal oil and flaxseed oil provides a sustainable, vegan source of Omega-3 fatty acids and also contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an important Omega-6 fatty acid. Thanks to its mild flavour with a subtle lemon note, it is particularly pleasant to take and ideal for daily use. By using plants, we offer a sustainable, environmentally friendly and highly pure source of these vital fatty acids – completely without fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"edubily Schweiz ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54745307414854,"sku":"EDU-226","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/4030\/7270\/files\/Veganes-Omega-3-01.png?v=1751463328","url":"https:\/\/www.edubily.ch\/en\/products\/veganes-omega-3-ol","provider":"edubily Schweiz ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}