Cytoplan's Omega 3 Vegan is derived from the plant marine algae Schizochytrium sp microalgae. This supplement offers a good source of vegan DHA and EPA for vegetarians and vegans. Algal omega-3 oil has been commercially available for a while but it did not contain meaningful amounts of EPA.

• An algal source of omega-3 fatty acids - rich in both DHA and EPA
• Derived from a completely vegan source - Schizochytrium sp microalgae
• From microalgae that is grown in a controlled environment, eliminating the risk of oceanic contamination
• From start to finish, it is produced in an FDA-inspected facility, under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations

DHA contributes to:

• the maintenance of normal brain function (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA)
• the maintenance of normal vision

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake contributes to the normal visual development of infants up to twelve months of age (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 100mg of DHA)

Maternal intake of DHA contributes to the normal development of the brain and eyes of the foetus and breastfed infants (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200mg of DHA in addition to 250mg of EPA and DHA)

DHA and EPA contribute to:

• the maintenance of normal blood pressure (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3g of EPA and DHA)
• the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2g of EPA and DHA)

EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of EPA and DHA)