Is the undegraded carageenan this contains safe?

A good question. There’s a lot of confusion about carrageenan, so let’s clarify. Undegraded (aka food-grade) carrageenan is a natural food thickener derived from seaweed and there is a small amount in the softgel capsules as a plant-based alternative to gelatine. It has been used for many years in hundreds of products and is approved by the World Health Organisation, FDA and EU Food regulatory bodies as perfectly safe. The European Food Safety Authority determined that “There is no evidence of any adverse effects in humans from exposure to food-grade carrageenan”. The controversy comes from Degraded carrageenan which is something else entirely and was shown by studies to be harmful as a food additive. These studies are often cited as evidence that all types of carrageenan are unsafe, which of course is inaccurate. The two forms of carrageenan are often confused, which is why there is so much misinformation out there. If you’d like to learn more, there’s lots of great info here: http://www.fmccarrageenan.com We hope this clarifies! The Team at Omvits

Fantastic product containing 200mg dha, but please clarify what is (a) mg value of omega - 3 fatty acids..? and (b) mg value of epa..? per capsule.

Hi and thank you for your question. a) DHA (or docosahexaenoic acid) is a bioavailable form of Omega-3 fatty acid exclusively found in marine sources. Each capsule contains a minimum 200mg of Omega-3 DHA. However, as this is a natural product, there is often some natural variance. In reality, there is usually over 250mg of DHA per capsule. b) DHA is the real powerhouse of the Omega-3 family, so in order to keep the capsules small, easy to swallow and affordable, these capsules are DHA only.

Hello. Where does the algae come from exactly and hownis the oil harvested? Cheers

Hi and thank you for your question. Schizochytrium sp. is a strain of algae found in coastal marine habitats and is naturally rich in Omega-3 DHA. These algae are cultivated in a sterilised environment and then fermented in vats of purified water to avoid the risk of any pollutants or contaminants from sea water. During this process, the algae synthesise the DHA-rich oil which is then extracted using a solvent-free process. The extracted oil is then treated and mixed with Vitamin E to prevent oxidation, after which it is ready to be filled into our veggie softgels. Obviously, there's a lot more to the process, but this provides a basic overview. Just to clarify, the algae does not come from the open sea, but farmed in a controlled environment which ensures there are no toxins.

Why does the description say vitamin e (dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) and the picture of the label says d-alpha tocopherol? i would prefer the second a

Thank you for the question and apologies for the confusion! The discrepancy is down to a product label which has since been updated. To clarify, the form of Vitamin E used in this product is dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate which is added to protect the omega-3 fatty acids from oxidation.

Product Name	Vegan Omega 3 DHA Supplement from Algae Oil
Additives	algae oil
Weight	80 g
Units	60.00 count
Storage Instructions	Refrigerate or store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of young children.
Serving Recommendation	2 Softgels daily
Brand	Omvits
Format	Softgel
Age Range Description	All Ages
Country of origin	United Kingdom

Omvits Vegan Omega 3 DHA from Algae Oil 1000mg - 60 Softgel Capsules with Vitamin E - Sustainable Algal Alternative to Fish Oil - Vegetarian Essential Fatty Acids - Supports Heart, Brain & Eyes

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