Back to school starts with a good routine
From busy school mornings to long working days: discover the algae oil that fits your daily routine. Now temporarily 20% off.
- Vegan DHA and EPA, without fish
- Hygienically cultivated algae in controlled conditions
- No fishy taste and no reflux
Morning routine
A new school year means a new rhythm. Schools are starting again, diaries fill up and mornings get a lot busier. It is precisely in those moments that small, daily habits make the difference.
Make omega-3 a fixed part of your morning routine. Stirred into yoghurt, as a capsule or as a gummy: there is always a form that suits your family. That way a healthy habit naturally becomes part of the day and is easy to keep up even during the busiest school weeks.
Liquid algae oil
Liquid algae oil can be taken straight from the spoon or stirred into your yoghurt. No chance of a fishy taste or reflux, but the same Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA as fish oil.
What is omega-3 good for?
The Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA play a role throughout your entire body: from your brain and your eyes to your heart.
- Omega-3 is a fatty acid; there are several types of omega-3 fatty acids, the most important being DHA and EPA
- 20% of the fat in your brain consists of DHA
- DHA is an important building block of the brain
- DHA is good for brain function*
- DHA is also good for vision*, because it is abundant in your retina
- DHA and EPA are also good for the heart**
With a daily intake of 250 mg DHA* or 250 mg EPA/DHA**
Algae oil capsules
Prefer to swallow without tasting? Our capsules contain the same plant-based Omega-3 from algae. The capsule shell is also plant-based: the gelatine has been replaced by seaweed, among other things.
Omega-3 from plant-based foods
A comment we often hear: “But surely I get enough omega-3 from my plant-based diet”; people often refer to walnuts, flaxseed or avocado, for example, products that contain omega-3. These products contain omega-3 in the form of ALA.
Your body first has to convert ALA into EPA and DHA, the forms that contribute to:
- normal heart function**
- brain function*
- vision*
On average, only 5–10% of ALA is converted into EPA and 0,5–5% into DHA.
These conversions are very limited. Algae oil is the only plant-based source that naturally contains both DHA and EPA.
With a daily intake of 250 mg DHA* or 250 mg EPA/DHA**
Algae oil as a supplement
If you eat little or no fish, for example because of a vegetarian or fully plant-based lifestyle, you get virtually no direct EPA and DHA through food. You are then completely dependent on the conversion of ALA into EPA and DHA. And as explained earlier: this conversion is limited.
Arctic Blue algae oil:
✔ Contains directly absorbable EPA and DHA
✔ Is 100% plant-based
✔ Does not make you dependent on the conversion ALA → DHA/EPA
That way you know for sure your body actually gets what contributes to:
❤️ normal heart function
🧠 brain function
👁 vision
So to get the health benefits* of EPA and DHA through ALA, you would have to eat a lot of walnuts and avocados.
A handful of walnuts (30 g) provides around 150 mg of EPA+DHA after conversion. For the minimum advice of 250 mg per day you would therefore need almost double that.
Why choose algae oil?
Algae oil is increasingly chosen as a plant-based alternative to fish oil. Because omega-3 originally comes from algae, with algae oil you go straight to the source without any fish involved. That makes it a logical choice for people who care about food, sustainability and quality.
1. 100% plant-based
Algae oil is fully vegan omega-3 and contains no animal ingredients. This makes it suitable for anyone who wants to eat more plant-based or be less dependent on fish products.
2. Sustainable alternative to fish oil
The oil is extracted from cultivated micro-algae in controlled systems. This reduces the pressure on fish stocks and helps protect biodiversity in the sea. Because no fishing is needed, the impact on oceans and natural ecosystems is also smaller.
3. No fishy smell or reflux
A common reason to look for omega-3 without fish is the typical fishy aftertaste. Algae oil is known for its mild taste and the absence of fishy reflux.
4. Controlled and pure production
Because algae are cultivated in a controlled environment, algae oil is very pure and has a low totox value (a measure of the freshness and quality of fats and oils, particularly fish oil).
Liquid oil, capsule or gummy?
The best omega-3 is the omega-3 you take with ease every day. That's why we make it as simple as possible to choose a variant that suits your preference and daily routine.
Do you go for a capsule, prefer to add liquid omega-3 to your yoghurt, or choose a tasty gummy? Whether you choose a capsule or liquid algae oil: you benefit from the same high-quality omega-3 from algae. A sustainable choice that fits effortlessly into your daily routine.
Here are the top algae products: oil, capsule and gummy.
Plant-based Omega-3 from algae as a tasty gummy
That's how tasty algae oil can be
The Omega-3 Gummy Vegan is made with a special emulsion technology, making algae oil the main ingredient; not sugar or a filler. One gummy contains no less than 250 mg of plant-based DHA.
- 250 mg plant-based DHA from algae oil per gummy
- Algae oil as the main ingredient, no sugar
- Sweetened with xylitol and hardly any calories
- Doesn't stick to your teeth or to the jar
- Suitable for vegans and diabetics
More information?
Wat zijn DHA, EPA?
Omega-3 is een verzamelnaam voor verschillende essentiële vetzuren. Essentieel betekent belangrijk, maar ook dat we ze zelf niet kunnen maken (net als vitaminen) en uit onze voeding moeten halen. De bekendste vormen zijn DHA en EPA. Ze hebben ieder hun eigen rol in het lichaam.
DHA (docosahexaeenzuur) |
EPA (eicosapentaeenzuur) |
| DHA is een belangrijke bouwstof voor de hersenen en het netvlies van de ogen. Het speelt een rol bij het behoud van een normale hersenfunctie en gezichtsvermogen. DHA komt van nature vooral voor in vette vis en algen. | EPA ondersteunt onder andere de normale werking van het hart. Net als DHA wordt EPA voornamelijk aangetroffen in vis en algen. DHA en EPA worden vaak samen genoemd omdat ons lichaam de ene uit de ander kan maken. |
Additional scientific benefits of algae oil DHA & EPA
Algae oil provides the essential omega‑3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which play important roles in the body. Research shows that these fatty acids support multiple health benefits:
- At a high daily dose, DHA and EPA are also good for blood pressure and blood fats (triglycerides), because:
- DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels with a daily intake of 2 g of EPA and DHA (the combined daily intake of EPA and DHA must not exceed 5 g).
- DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure with a daily intake of 3 g of EPA and DHA. (The combined daily intake of EPA and DHA must not exceed 5 g.)
Why algae oil from Arctic Blue?
Not every algae oil is the same. Our algae don't grow in the ocean but on land: hygienically cultivated in closed and controlled conditions. You can see that care reflected in the oil and in the packaging.
- Hygienically cultivated on land: free from ocean contaminants
- DHA and EPA: the same Omega-3 fatty acids as in fish oil
- 100% vegan, right down to the capsule shell: the gelatine has been replaced by seaweed, among other things
- 100% plastic-free packaging
The difference
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Other brands.. | |
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| Does it contain both DHA and EPA? |
Yes, the same Omega-3 fatty acids as in fish oil: DHA and EPA
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Often only DHA
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| Where do the algae come from? |
Hygienically cultivated on land, in closed and controlled conditions
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Origin and cultivation conditions often unclear
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| Is it 100% vegan? |
Yes, right down to the capsule shell: the gelatine has been replaced by seaweed, among other things
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Capsule shell often contains gelatine
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| Fishy taste or reflux? |
No, no fishy taste and no reflux
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With fish oil there is a chance of a fishy taste and reflux
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| Is the packaging 100% plastic-free? |
Yes, 100% plastic-free
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No, usually made of plastic
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Fast & easy returns
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Frequently asked questions about algae oil
Is algae oil just as good as fish oil?
Algae oil is the only oil that contains the same Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA as fish oil. That's no surprise: oily fish such as herring get their Omega-3 by eating algae. With algae oil you get DHA and EPA straight from the source.
Is algae oil vegan?
Yes. The oil is extracted entirely from algae; no fish is involved. The shell of our capsules is also plant-based: the gelatine has been replaced by seaweed, among other things.
Where do the algae come from?
Our algae are hygienically cultivated on land, in closed and controlled conditions. That way we know for sure that no contaminants from the ocean end up in the oil.
What does algae oil taste like?
The liquid algae oil has a mild taste that works well in yoghurt, for example, but can also be taken straight from the spoon. No chance of a fishy taste or reflux. Capsules are swallowed without tasting anything, and the gummy is a tasty treat with algae oil as the main ingredient.
How much Omega-3 do I need per day?
The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA or 250 mg of DHA and EPA combined. These are legally approved health claims. The recommended daily dose is stated on every package.
Is there also algae oil for children?
Yes. Algae Oil Kids is a dropper bottle for children from 1 year old; 20 drops contain a good average daily dose. Handy for as long as swallowing capsules isn't possible yet.
What is the difference between liquid algae oil, capsules and the gummy?
The basis is the same: plant-based Omega-3 from hygienically cultivated algae. Liquid oil is easy to dose and suitable for the whole family, capsules are handy for on the go, and the gummy is the tastiest way to get your daily Omega-3.
Can I use algae oil all year round?
Absolutely. To benefit optimally from all the Omega-3 advantages, it is wise to take Omega-3 daily, all year round.
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