Can someone please explain why echium oil is better than flaxseed, which I currently take. What is the omega 3 content? I'm not strictly veg.

In response to your question: Vegetarians, vegans and people who don't consume oily fish often take flaxseed oil to source omega-3 fats, but these are not the same as EPA and DHA long-chain omega-3s that are found in fish. For plant sources of short-chain omega-3s to be effective, they must be converted by the body. Raising EPA and DHA levels is important for brain function, regulating inflammation and supporting heart health. Echium seed oil contains a superior profile of important fats and generates 60% more long-chain omega-3s in the body than flaxseed oil. This is because echium seed oil is one of the only plant oils that contains stearidonic acid (SDA), of which about 20-25 % converts to EPA, compared with less than 8% of ALA in flaxseed oil. Echium actually contains both ALA and SDA, so these two fats work together to raise EPA levels in the body more effectively. Echium also contains the `good fat' GLA, which is anti-inflammatory, whereas flaxseed does not contain GLA.

Can someone please explain why echium oil is better than flaxseed, which I currently take. What is the omega 3 content? Not strictly veg.

Hi Below was taken from their web site but most sites state the same. Hope it helps I have been taking them for over a year now and wouldn't be without them.echium seed oil naturally contains a perfect balance of omega-3, -6 and -9. Echium seed oil is considered to be anti-inflammatory as it contains twice as much omega-3 compared to the omega-6 and omega-9 content, and can therefore help to balance the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.flaxseed oil are the richest source of the short-chain omega-3 fatty acid ALA; however, this type of short-chain omega-3 fatty acid then has to be converted to the omega-3 which is found directly in echium seeds. As the conversion for linseeds is limited compared to echium seeds, consumption needs to be very high to achieve the anti-inflammatory effects. Although linseed oil is not the best plant-sourced oil to rely on to reduce inflammation in the body, ground linseeds are a great source of fibre, vitamins & minerals and lignans.

How much oil does contain each capsule?

Thank you for your question. Each Echiomega softgel contains 500mg of echium seed oil, of which 235mg are omega-3, 130mg are omega-6 and 73mg are omega-9 fatty acids. Kind regards, Dr. Danielle Crida Nutritionist, Igennus Healthcare Nutrition

Are you likely to remove Carageenan from the formulation? I'd switch immediately if not for that.

Thanks for notification. Have chosen this product because it's free from oils my system cannot process.

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VEGAN POWERHOUSE - 100% plant-based echium seed oil, fish-free Omega-3 alternative
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FRESHNESS LOCKED IN - Seaweed softgels + blister pack shield delicate oils from air & oxidation
PERFECTLY BALANCED OMEGAS - Twice the Omega-3 vs Omega-6 for optimal wellness
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Echiomega Vegan Omega 3-6-9 delivers a premium plant-based blend of echium seed oil softgels, boasting an ideal 2:1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids plus Omega-9. Designed as a clean, vegan alternative to fish oil, these UK-made softgels use seaweed capsules and blister packaging to preserve freshness without refrigeration. Free from common allergens and suitable for halal and kosher diets, this supplement supports women’s health with a potent, natural fatty acid profile.

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Product Dimensions	5 x 8 x 10.4 cm; 0.5 g
Item model number	51
Additives	Echium Seed Oil
Allergen Information	Contains: Dairy Free
Weight	71 g
Units	60.00 count
Serving Recommendation	Two Softgels
Manufacturer contact	Igennus Healthcare Nutrition, St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom - Tel: +44 1223 421434
Brand	Igennus Healthcare Nutrition
Format	Softgel
Age Range Description	Adult
Package Information	Box
Manufacturer	Igennus Healthcare Nutrition
Country of origin	United Kingdom

Echiomega Vegan Omega 3-6-9, Plant Based Echium Seed Oil, Ideal 2:1 Ratio Omega-3 to Omega-6 GLA, Women’s Health, 60 Small Softgels, by Igennus

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