Opti3 Complete Omega 3 60 capsules - Vegetology

Dosage adults: 1-2 capsules per day taken with food. It is also fine to pierce a capsule and squeeze the contents into smoothies or dressings if you have difficulty swallowing capsules.

Omega 3 has a mild blood-thinning effect, so if you are taking blood-thinning medication, you should check with your doctor.

Dosage for pregnant and breastfeeding women: 1 capsule per day. You can chew the capsule and then spit it out if you do not want to swallow it.

Dosage for children under 12 years: 1 capsule per day. You can chew the capsule and then spit it out if you do not want to swallow it.

The recommended dose should not be exceeded. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Store in a dry place and out of reach of children.

Vegetology, ESB Developments Ltd, England.

How do you know that Opti3 is free from environmental toxins?

Opti3 contains algal oil cultivated in stainless steel vessels under controlled conditions, which allows Vegetology to precisely monitor the composition. The oil is not at risk of environmental toxins as is the case with, for example, fish oil. To sell these products within the EU, Vegetology must meet contamination criteria specified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Each batch must be tested and shown to meet this criterion.

Does Opti3 contain iodine?

Opti3 does not contain any nutritionally significant amount of iodine because it is not sourced from the sea like fish oil, but is cultivated in stainless steel vessels so the composition is very carefully controlled. It can only be described as "trace" amounts of iodine.

How is the oil extracted from the algae?

Opti3 is cultivated under controlled conditions in stainless steel tanks. When the algal cells mature, they rupture through an enzymatic process to release the oil, which is then separated from the water and cell biomass. Vegetology does not use solvents or chemicals in the process; it is a physical separation. They add antioxidants to protect the oil, but these are also natural.

What is the name of the microalgae used to make Opti3?

They use the species Schizochytrium for Opti3.

Does Opti3 contain soy products? Is the vitamin E additive from soy?

Opti3 does not contain soy products. [E-vitaminet](https://glimja.com/kategori/kosttillskott/vitaminer/e-vitamin/) comes from sunflower oil.

What dose of Opti3 should I give my child?

Opti3 is suitable from newborns onwards. You pierce the capsule and then the oil can either be taken directly by spoon or stirred into food. One capsule is fine from 2 years and up.

Can I give Opti3 to my pets?

It is very common to give Opti3 to cats and dogs. Some of our customers pierce the capsules and add the oil to pet food. There are reports of specific benefits for animals including joint care and general health.

Why does Opti3 contain Carrageenan?

Vegetology uses a small amount of Carrageenan (which comes from seaweed) to form a vegetable capsule. It is an excellent alternative to animal gelatin. The level they use is extremely low and its safety has been extensively demonstrated. They use pharmaceutical quality. Its safety has been continuously ratified by all authorities including the US FDA and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). An alternative could be to open the capsule and take the contents in a shot instead – this avoids the carrageenan.

Why is there sunflower oil in the product? Is it tested for rancidity?

A small amount of high oleic sunflower oil (Helianthus Annuus) is used as an important carrier during the production of the microalgal oil. The level of Omega-6 is very small and insignificant in the final formula. Vegetology carefully stability tests all their formulas. Their Omega-3 product shows excellent oxidative stability as a result of their production processes and the presence of natural antioxidants.