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What is the difference between DHA from algae and DHA from fish and/or fish oils?

April 26, 2017algae DHA fish Oils

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What is the difference between DHA from algae and DHA from fish and/or fish oils?

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Technically, there is no difference. Fish and fish oils are common sources of DHA. However, Martek has gone directly to the source and developed a process that extracts DHA from algae, the fish’s original source. This yields a highly purified form of DHA (life’sDHA™). life’sDHA™ is from algae grown in fermentation tanks, not from fish, and therefore contains no ocean-borne contaminants. life’sDHA™ is used in dietary supplements, some functional foods and infant formula.