vegan omega 3 supplement - plant based dha & epa fatty acids alternative to fish oil - supports heart, brain, joint health - sustainably sourced from algae. fish oil free for men & women - 60 softgels sapling <p>sapling algae omega 3 is a sustainable alternative to traditional fish oil. algae is one of the planet’s primary food sources. fish contain important omega-3s made of docosahexaenoic acid (dha) and eicosepentenoic acid (epa) in their tissues from eating algae or other algae consuming species such as krill. algae is actually the original source of marine omega-3s. due to the numerous health benefits of omega-3s, mainly dha and epa, doctors started to recommend fish oil and krill oil. we believe fish should be kept out of it and that going straight to the source is the smarter and more sustainable option. help us reduce overfishing and protect our planet.</p> <p>our algal oil comes from microalgae that is grown here in the united states. all of our products are bottled in the united states. our microalgae is also grown in the united states. </p>