The essentials in 20 seconds
One teaspoon (5 ml) contains 2 000 mg of omega-3, of which 1 200 mg is EPA and 800 mg is DHA. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart, and DHA to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision.1
Oil from the marine microalga Schizochytrium sp. in its natural triglyceride form, with Sicilian lemon oil. Vegan, with no fishy aftertaste.
What is in the spoon
Algal oil, MCT carrier oil, lemon and natural antioxidants.
1 200 mg in 5 ml Together with DHA, contributes to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.1
800 mg in 5 ml Contributes to maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.1
Schizochytrium sp. Algae produce EPA and DHA directly; fish only get them from algae. The oil is not chemically concentrated or re-esterified and stays in triglyceride form.
carrier and flavour MCT oil from coconut, Sicilian lemon oil and tocopherols, which protect the oil from oxidation.
Why omega-3 from algae?
Omega-3 supplements differ mainly in how much EPA and DHA a dose contains and what source they come from.
Ideal for
How to use
One teaspoon (5 ml) a day, ideally with a meal. Shake the bottle before use. Once opened, use the oil within 6 weeks.
Product details
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods.
- EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and maintenance of normal cardiac function. EFSA Journal 2010;8(10):1796.
- EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and maintenance of normal brain function and vision. EFSA Journal 2010;8(10):1734.
Who is NoordCode?
NoordCode is a Dutch brand built on short ingredient lists and proven raw materials. What convinced me about the algal omega-3 is that the oil is not chemically concentrated and the manufacturer even publishes its oxidation level.
- Original source: EPA and DHA straight from algae, not from fish
- Freshness: published TOTOX value of the finished oil
- Tested: independent tests for heavy metals, dioxins and PCBs
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