Burgerstein Omega-3 vegan

People who eat little or no fish consume little EPA and DHA in their diet. In addition, our body only produces the two fatty acids in small quantities from alpha-linolenic acid. Targeted supplementation of DHA may therefore be particularly useful for people who eat little or no fish.

Yes. Burgerstein Omega-3 offers the following products:
Burgerstein Omega-3 DHA, with a higher DHA level; Burgerstein Omega-3 EPA, with a higher EPA level and Burgerstein Omega-3 vegan, for people who want to avoid fish oil or follow a vegan diet. There is also a liquid version available with Burgerstein Omega-3 liquid.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are very important for the body. The most important omega-3 fatty acids include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is mainly found in plant-based foods such as linseed oil and walnuts. EPA and DHA are found in particular in oily marine fish and in certain kinds of algae.

DHA is an important omega-3 fatty acid and a natural component of the body. It is found in particular in the cell membranes of nerve cells and the retina. Amongst other things, DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and vision.¹

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are polyunsaturated fatty acids that occur naturally primarily in oily marine fish, but also in certain kinds of algae. They perform different tasks in the body.

DHA is particularly important for the brain and the eyes¹. Together with DHA, EPA plays an important role in cardiac function. ³

This means that, based on specific requirements, an omega-3 supplement with a higher proportion of DHA or EPA may be useful.

1 Positive effect with a daily intake of 250 mg DHA.
3 Positive effect with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA combined

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in both animal and plant foods. Oily marine fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines are particularly good sources of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Plant-based foods such as flaxseed, chia seeds, tree nuts, linseed oil and rapeseed oil contain omega-3 mainly in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

Fish oil and algae oil differ mainly in their origin – both provide important omega-3 fatty acids.

• Fish oil is extracted from oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines. It typically contains the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
• Algae oil is extracted directly from microalgae. Microalgae are particularly rich in the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, but they also provide EPA. Algae oil is a good plant-based alternative to fish oil.

Burgerstein Omega-3 vegan is an ideal plant-based alternative to fish oil. The product contains a particularly high content (250 mg per capsule) of the valuable omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).

Take 1 capsule daily with a little liquid, ideally with a meal containing some fat.

Burgerstein Omega-3 vegan is particularly suitable for people who do not want to take fish oil and want to supplement their diet with DHA. This includes, in particular, people who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet or eat little fish, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people who care about the maintenance of normal brain function and vision.