Algae & Omega 3 Oil Production
Omega 3 oil can be extracted from flax seed oil, sunflower seeds and even fish. The oil extracted from the algae those fish eat, however, contains the same amount of omega 3 oil, and producing the oil from algae helps to preserve the world's fish reserves.
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Identification
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Most small fish in the ocean feed on tiny plants called algae. These plants contain the vital bio-lipid oil omega 3, which the human body does not produce.
Benefits
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Algae-sourced omega 3 oil is an anti-cancer agent, an immune system builder and beneficial to the brain and eyes.
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Pregnancy
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Pregnant vegan mothers are encouraged to take algae-sourced omega 3 oil supplements to boost their production of fatty acids, which are essential for neural development in babies.
Vegetarian Oil
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The reason fish oil is so rich in omega 3 oil is because the fish feed on algae. Vegetarians can avoid eating fish by directly consuming algae.
Fish Oil Concerns
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Although fish oil is a great source of essential omega 3, concerns have been raised about the potential for contamination due to pesticides and heavy metals in the water where fish live.
Fermentation
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AltEnergyMag.com information reports that researchers use a fermentation method to extract omega 3 essential fatty acids directly from the algae that fish eat.
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