{"id":377,"date":"2019-11-27T16:52:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T16:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrplantbased.com\/?p=377"},"modified":"2020-01-10T19:19:05","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T19:19:05","slug":"benefits-of-algae-omega-3-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrplantbased.com\/benefits-of-algae-omega-3-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Algae Omega-3 Oil Supplements, What Are The Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"
When we choose a plant-based diet, we choose what to eat based on deeply held principals.<\/span><\/p>\n Do you consider your physical health to be your top priority<\/em>? <\/span><\/p>\n Do you consider the lives and treatment of animals<\/strong> when you opt not to consume meat or animal products? <\/span><\/p>\n Do the environmental costs associated with animal products<\/span> in the food industry worry you?<\/span><\/p>\n Whatever your reasons may be, you think a lot about what you put into your body<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s only natural that you are curious to know what the benefits are of consuming algae Omega-3 oil<\/em><\/a> as a part of your daily diet.<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, I\u2019ll take a look at why Omega-3s are such an important part of our diet. I’ll also look at why Omega-3 produced from algae is the perfect supplement to ensure that you get your daily dose.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We have all seen \u201chigh in Omega-3s<\/strong>\u201d written on the labels of certain oils or products in the grocery store. You most likely know that such-and-such food (like flaxseed oil or walnuts, for example) are high in Omega-3s.<\/span><\/p>\n But what does that mean? What are Omega-3s and why are they so important for our bodies?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Omega-3s are an entire family of essential fatty acids. There are eleven distinct fatty acids, to be exact. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As of right now, science has identified three as the most important. ALA, DHA, and EPA.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We need to consume these essential fatty acids in our diet because our body needs them to function.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n To say that we don\u2019t create them through internal processes<\/span> is mostly true, but not quite.<\/span><\/p>\n If you eat enough ALA essential fatty acid, your body converts it into EPA and DHA through the liver.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The thing is, this process is really inefficient<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n ALA is<\/span> abundant in a plant-based diet. It\u2019s practically everywhere, and most of us don\u2019t have to worry about getting enough of it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n EPA and DHA, however, are<\/strong> almost non-existent in plant-based sources.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Except for algae.<\/span><\/p>\n Algae is the best non-animal source of EPA and DHA Omega-3s.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA and EPA, are believed to offer a wide range of health benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you are convinced about the benefits of DHA and EPA in your diet, let\u2019s talk about why Omega-3 from algae oil is your best option to consume them<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n This might sound repetitive, but I\u2019ll say it again.<\/span><\/p>\n Algae are the only plant-based source for DHA and EPA.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Otherwise, your next best option is to consume fish or take a fish oil supplement.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s worth taking a moment to understand that fish are not actually born (or hatch) with all the DHA and EPA that they need. Like people, fish have to eat Omega-3 containing foods to accumulate it in their organism<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Fish eat algae. <\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s where all this Omega-3 bio-accumulation in the food chain starts. With algae. So why not go straight to the source?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Algae oils also have the added benefit of being a great source of other lipids known as phytosterols<\/a><\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n These lipids have a healthy effect on cholesterol levels<\/span> and are thought to help prevent prostate disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n Like Omega-3\u2019s, we have to consume phytosterols in our diet<\/strong> and algae are a great source.<\/span><\/p>\n Another benefit that algae oil offers? It is free from contaminants.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n It is no secret that many fish in the ocean are heavily contaminated with heavy metals, particularly mercury.<\/span> These heavy metals build up in the food chain.<\/span><\/p>\n By consuming certain fish, seafood<\/strong>, or products derived from fish such as fish oil, these toxins enter into our bodies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Algae (especially microalgae) being at the very bottom of the food chain, are a clean source for your essential Omega-3s. <\/span><\/p>\n With algae Omega-3’s there is no need to worry about chemicals or heavy metal contamination.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Choosing algae Omega-3 supplements is a great option for your health, but it is also the best option for the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n Even if you ignore the issues of pollution and its resulting contamination in fish, it is impossible to ignore the consequences of depleted fish stocks.<\/span> Overfishing and the food-chain collapse that it is causing in the world’s oceans are worrisome problems.<\/span><\/p>\n When you choose Omega-3\u2019s from algae oil, you are supporting not only your own health but that of the planet.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Many high-quality algae Omega-3 oils are currently being made from algae that are sustainably farmed in what is referred to as \u2018algaculture<\/a><\/span>\u2019.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWhat are Omega-3\u2019s, Anyway?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Benefits of Omega-3s for the Body<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Benefits of Algae Omega-3 Oil<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Beyond Nutrition<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n