Are algae oil supplements worth taking? Here’s the evidence
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a pattern in the supplement industry that tends to repeat itself. Researchers find that people who eat foods rich in a particular nutrient have better health outcomes. Companies extract that nutrient, put it in a capsule, and start making promises. Then the clinical trials arrive, and the results are murkier than expected. Algae oil is the latest version of this. It’s grown in popularity as a vegan and vegetarian alternative to fish oil. Same omega-3
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