Better Omega-3: Why We Made It

Better Omega-3: Why We Made It

For decades, the health community has focused on a single source for essential fatty acids: fish oil.

It became the standard recommendation for heart health and brain support.

However, as we looked closer at the supply chain and the final product sitting on most store shelves, we found significant problems.

Most fish oil is prone to oxidation, carries a risk of heavy metal contamination, and contributes to the depletion of our oceans. We knew there was a better way to provide these vital nutrients without the fishy aftertaste or the environmental cost.

Better Omega-3 was created to solve these specific issues.

By going directly to the source - the microalgae that fish eat to get their Omega-3s - we have developed a supplement that is smarter, more potent, and sustainably sourced.

This is not just a vegan alternative. It is a premium upgrade for anyone who values purity and efficacy in their daily routine.

The Problem With Traditional Fish Oil

Most people associate Omega-3s with fish, but fish do not actually produce EPA and DHA.

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Better Omega-3 is a fish-free omega-3, grown from algae. It gives you 400mg of EPA and DHA a day to support your heart, brain, and vision.

They accumulate these fats by consuming microalgae.[1] When we extract oil from fish, we are adding an unnecessary middleman.

This process often involves high-heat processing that can leave the oil rancid.

Triglyceride Form for Maximum Absorption

Not all Omega-3 supplements are absorbed the same way by your body. Many cheaper brands use a synthetic form called ethyl esters.

This form is cheaper to produce but is not as easily recognized by the human digestive system. We chose to provide our algae oil in the triglyceride form. This is the same molecular structure found naturally in food, which research suggests leads to higher absorption rates in the blood and tissues[2].

Protecting Our Ocean Ecosystems

Sustainability is not a buzzword at Organics Ocean; it is the foundation of our brand.

The global demand for fish oil requires the harvesting of billions of forage fish every year.

These fish, such as anchovies and sardines, are the bedrock of the marine food web.

A Simple Label Without the Junk

Many supplements are packed with chemical additives, artificial colors, and thickeners. We take a plainspoken approach to our ingredients.

Better Omega-3 contains the pure algae oil your body needs and nothing else. There are no soy derivatives, no gluten, and no hidden preservatives.

Experience the Algae Advantage

Whether you follow a plant-based diet or you are simply tired of low-quality fish oil, Better Omega-3 offers a superior way to supplement.

It provides the essential fatty acids your body cannot make on its own, delivered in their most bioavailable form.

It supports normal heart function[6] and it is significantly better for our oceans. We invite you to try the difference that comes from going straight to the source.

What's inside

Algae Oil Concentrate (life'sOMEGA®)

800 mg

Sustainably grown Schizochytrium sp. algae from controlled ponds in South Carolina - the original source of marine omega-3.

EPA + DHA (triglyceride form)

448 mg omega-3s (240 mg EPA / 160 mg DHA)

Preformed EPA and DHA in a 1.5:1 ratio, not ALA from flax, supporting heart, brain, and vision.

Organic Mixed Tocopherols

1.2 mg Vitamin E

Natural freshness protection - keeps the oil stable and oxidation-resistant with no refrigeration needed.

How Better Omega-3 compares

Better Omega-3 Typical fish oil
Source ✓Algae, grown in controlled ponds Wild-caught fish
EPA / DHA disclosed ✓240 mg EPA / 160 mg DHA, stated plainly Often only total fish oil listed
Form ✓Triglyceride (more bioavailable) Ethyl ester (common, less absorbable)
Fishy burps / aftertaste ✓None - no fish involved Common complaint
Heavy metals ✓Heavy metal compliant (controlled algae) Ocean-chain exposure risk
Oxidation protection ✓Organic mixed tocopherols Rancidity is a recognized category concern
Softgel ✓Small, carrageenan-free, vegan Large softgels, often carrageenan
Fillers ✓0 fillers 2-5 typical additives
Better Omega-3

Better Omega-3

Better Omega-3 is a fish-free omega-3, grown from algae. It gives you 400mg of EPA and DHA a day to support your heart, brain, and vision.

Sources

  1. Bioavailability of algal-sourced omega-3s compared with marine fish oil (PMC)
  2. Omega-3 absorption from re-esterified triglyceride versus ethyl ester forms (PubMed)
  3. EFSA: dietary reference values for fats, including EPA and DHA intake guidance
  4. EFSA: EPA and DHA and maintenance of normal cardiac function
  5. Review: omega-3 fatty acids and healthy aging (PMC)
  6. FDA: qualified health claims for EPA and DHA, hypertension and coronary heart disease

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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