What are essential fatty acids?

A low fat or fat free diet isn't essentially a good diet. Your body needs fats for smooth functioning just as it needs carbohydrates and proteins for energy and strength. What matters is the type of fat we allow into the system. The bad – the trans and saturated fats – they increase your body's susceptibility to disease. The good fats include monounsaturated and fats contribute several benefits for healthy dynamics of the body. The two main types of PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) include Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids must be present in your body in the right ratio. They cannot be synthesized by the body hence they need to be acquired through your diet.

Is it true that OVEGHA is also beneficial for mental health?

Studies have found proximity between the intake of omega-3 and human behavior. Omega-3 DHA is known to impact cell signaling, membranes and neurotransmitters. In fact researchers and experts have drawn an association between brain inflammation and depression. Post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum depression also lead to chronic inflammation. DHA addresses this inflammation and contributes to neural development and repair. Therefore DHA is an effective way to repair the brain damage caused due to chronic inflammation. Studies have also observed the effectiveness of DHA in addressing anger and hostility, mood disorders and aggression. .

Why do I need Omega-3 DHA?

Omega-3 DHA is the most important PUFA supporting the function and development of the brain and eyes. It is also plays a major protective role in cardiovascular health. Brain: DHA is of near absolute necessity for the development of the sensory, perceptual, cognitive and motor neural systems. It enables the optimum functioning of the nervous system by improving the messaging of signals between neurons in the brain. Heart: DHA has been credited with being a key component of the heart, especially in the conducting tissue. It helps maintain normal triglyceride levels, heart rate, and blood pressure. Eyes: DHA comprises 93% of omega-3 in the retina. It plays an important role in visual development and visual function throughout life. DHA also has positive effect on conditions such as hypertension, arthritis, atherosclerosis, depression, adult -onset diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, thrombosis and some cancers.

How is OVEGHA different from fish oil supplements?

OVEGHA contains algal oil derived from micro-algae which are the most primary and direct source of DHA. OVEGHA thus offers vegan omega-3 DHA derived from a more direct source which is fermented under controlled conditions. The oily fish get their DHA from the smaller fish and other marine creatures which feed on DHA. They do not synthesize their own omega-3 DHA but in fact get it from their food chain. Moreover the fish often contain sea borne contaminants which have to be purified in order to make them safe for consumption.

Does OVEGHA have side-effects?

OVEGHA has no known side-effects and is safe for consumption for everyone including children, adults, pregnant women and the aged alike.

Why is Algal oil a better source of DHA than Fish oil?

The fish are not the original source of omega-3 DHA, since they do not synthesize within their system. They get DHA from their food chain, when they consume the smaller fish and other sea creatures that feed on the DHA rich algae. By the time this DHA reaches you it has already climbed up two steps of the fish food chain, used by the fish until it is caught, remains inside the dead fish until it is cut open, processed for the removal of contaminants and followed by extraction. Another concern is that some people find it difficult to digest fish or fish oil. Also, fishy burps almost always accompany fish oil supplements. Furthermore, the hazardous contaminants such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury that reside within the fish make them risky for consumption. Algae make their own DHA and are in fact the primary source of DHA for the fish and the marine creatures. DHA derived from this source is more direct and pure. It is also a more sustainable source.

Why can't I get my omega-3 DHA from flaxseeds or walnuts?

It is true that flaxseed, hemp, walnuts, green vegetables, soy or chia seeds etc. are all incredibly nutritious and rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. However the concern with these sources is that only contain ALA. This ALA is then required to be converted to EPA and DHA. This conversion however is inefficient and a very low percentage of ALA gets converted to DHA. In fact research indicates that the conversion rate is 1% in infants and in adults it is much lower.

Is it safe to take OVEGHA during pregnancy?

Omega-3 DHA is widely acknowledged as beneficial for pregnant women and their babies. As it is an important element in brain development. During pregnancy the babies get their DHA from the mother's intake. Hence it is important for women to consume DHA, especially in the third trimester when there is significant brain development of the fetus. DHA supplementation has also been credited with reducing the risk of preterm birth. may be useful in prolonging the duration of gestation in some higher-risk pregnancies. Yes it is quite beneficial to take OVEGHA vegan omega-3 DHA during pregnancy.

Is OVEGHA safe for children?

Yes, it is completely safe for children. In fact it is vital for the development of their brain and eyes. DHA is especially important during the first two years of childhood. You can opt for our OVEGHA DHA Kids, which is also made from algal oil a good source of DHA, the same that is used for infant formulas.

Is OVEGHA suitable for vegetarians and vegans?

Vegans and others who eat non vegetarian diet but do not consume fatty fish, have low DHA levels. Vegetarian omega-3 sources are flaxseed, hemp, chia, walnuts, and greens. But most of those sources give you ALA which has to undergo a complex process of conversion to DHA. Majority of vegetarian Indians who do not take DHA supplementation suffer from its deficiency That is why OVEGHA is an excellent vegan omega 3 DHA supplement for the vegans and vegetarians. It is a 100% natural and pure and vegetarian dose of DHA. OVEGHA is registered by the Vegan Society – UK, and is appropriate for Vegans.