I’m sometimes asked about omega 3 supplements for vegetarians:
Flax seed and its oil is a good source of ALA, a type of omega 3 which is then converted in the body to the important omega 3s EPA and DHA. However, the body’s conversion of ALA to DHA is not brilliantly efficient.
Fish and fish oil are great source of DHA. For those who can’t eat or won’t eat fish, these some algae DHA supplements I found available in the UK online:
Healthspan Cerebrum – £12.95 for 90 capsules – 2 capsules per day to provide 200mg DHA (29p per day) link
Minami Nutrition Vegan DHA 280mg DHA per 2 capsules at £30 for 60 (£1 a day) link
Opti3omega provides 300mg EPA and 400mg DHA and costs £16.65 for 60 capsules (56p per day for 2 capsules) link
