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Microalgae Oil
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Last discussed May 2, 2022
Algae-derived DHA supplement suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
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Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Rhonda Patrick · May 2, 2022
How Microalgae Oil compares
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Flaxseed
Direct rival
plant-based omega-3 seed
Rhonda says microalgae oil gives DHA directly, while flaxseed oil forces your body to convert it inefficiently.
1 creator
1 creator
F
Flaxseed
Direct rival
plant-based omega-3 seed
Rhonda says microalgae oil gives DHA directly, while flaxseed oil forces your body to convert it inefficiently.
Rhonda Patrick
"If a person is a vegan or a vegetarian, their best bet is to actually get microalgae oil... because microalgae, they do make the DHA. And so that would be a better source for people that are vegetarian and vegan rather than doing the fla..."
Better than flaxseed oil, since ALA conversion is inefficient
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Rhonda Patrick
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Used for: Omega-3 DHA for vegans and vegetarians
Praised: Provides DHA directly
vs: Better than flaxseed oil, since ALA conversion is inefficient
"If a person is a vegan or a vegetarian, their best bet is to actually get microalgae oil... because microalgae, they do make the DHA. And so that would be a better source for people that are vegetarian and vegan rather than doing the flaxseed oil ..."
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