Question 1

Is the undegraded carageenan this contains safe?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

ASIN	B076HVR8PZ
Age Range Description	All Ages
Allergen Information	Contains: Codfish Free, Crustacean Free, Fish Free, Gelatin Free
Benefits	Brain Health Support
Best Sellers Rank	1,709 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 15 in Omega-3 Nutritional Supplements
Brand	Omvits
Brand Name	Omvits
Container Type	Bottle
Country Of Origin	United Kingdom
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 2,848 Reviews
Diet Type	Vegan, Vegetarian
Dosage Form	Softgel
Flavour	DHA
Item Dimensions	46 x 46 x 104 millimetres
Item Form	Softgel
Item Nype Name	Vegan Omega 3 DHA Supplement from Algae Oil
Item Weight	0.06 Kilograms
Item dimensions L x W x H	46 x 46 x 104 millimetres
Item form	Softgel
Item weight	0.06 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Omvits
Manufacturer Part Number	O3-DHA-60-B-NB
Material Features	Allergen Free, GMO Free, Plant Based
Number of Items	1
Recommended Uses For Product	Eye Health
Special Ingredients	algae oil
Total Servings Per Container	30
UPC	797776883622
Unit Count	60.00 count
Unit count	60.00 count

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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