Flora Flora - DHA Vegan Algae, 60 sgels
Flora DHA Vegan Algae - DHA is well-known and well-studied with regards to not only general health, but also reducing serum triglycerides. Low triglyceride levels are important because a person's risk for Coronary Heart Disease is increased whenever triglyceride levels are high. DHA also supports the proper functioning of brains, and is needed for normal physical development of the brain, eyes and nerves, primarily in children under two years of age. Helps support cognitive health by improving memory and learning functions in an aging population.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $31.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Meaningful EPA and DHA
- Real doses of the fats most diets fall short on, not a token amount.
- Purified for freshness
- Distilled to remove heavy metals and keep it fresh, with no fishy aftertaste.
- Heart, brain and joints
- The essential fats behind how you think, move and recover.
Best suited to: vegans or vegetarians wanting an omega-3 source, someone avoiding fish oil for allergy or taste reasons, someone tracking triglycerides who wants a defined dosing target, older adults wanting a long-term cognitive support routine.
What the research supports
250 mg of DHA per vegan softgel, sourced from algae rather than fish. The bottle of 60 covers two months at the maintenance dose of one a day.
Trials use 1000 to 1500 mg of DHA a day for these effects.
- Triglycerides (evidence: strong, from rct, meta-analysis)
- DHA at gram-level daily doses helps the liver make and release less fat into the bloodstream. Trials consistently show lower triglycerides at these higher intakes.
- Brain development (evidence: strong, from rct, meta-analysis)
- DHA is a structural fat the brain and eyes are physically built from before birth and through age two. It is the omega-3 most tied to early nutrition and development.
- Memory (evidence: moderate, from rct)
- Some human trials give older adults DHA and test memory and learning afterward. Results are not universal, and benefits usually show up only after months of steady daily use.
Read the literature: Triglycerides on PubMed, Brain development on PubMed, Memory on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- Vegans or vegetarians wanting an omega-3 source
- DHA here comes from Schizochytrium algae oil rather than fish, so it fits a plant-based diet.
- Someone avoiding fish oil for allergy or taste reasons
- Algal oil delivers the same DHA molecule without any marine fish content.
- Someone tracking triglycerides who wants a defined dosing target
- The label lays out a specific 6-capsule daily protocol (1500 mg DHA) matching what's used to support healthy triglyceride levels.
- Older adults wanting a long-term cognitive support routine
- The label's cognitive protocol (1000 mg DHA daily) is meant to be used for at least 6 months, which matches how DHA studies in aging populations are typically run.
Look elsewhere if
- Someone wanting a general heart-health omega-3 with EPA
- Look for a fish or algal oil blend that lists both EPA and DHA, since this product is DHA-only.
- Anyone expecting a noticeable effect after a week or two
- Pick this up only if you're prepared to take it for months, since the label itself says 6 months minimum for cognitive benefits.
- Someone on a tight budget wanting basic omega-3 maintenance
- A standard fish oil softgel with similar total omega-3 content is usually cheaper per mg than algal oil.
What to expect
Nothing you'll feel day to day. General maintenance is covered by 1 capsule, but the label's own triglyceride and cognitive protocols run for months, with cognitive effects specifically stated to need at least 6 months of consistent use.
How it compares
- Compared with fish oil DHA/EPA softgels
- This is vegan and avoids fish burps or marine allergens entirely, using algae as the original source of the omega-3. The tradeoff: It contains no EPA, and algal oil softgels typically cost more per mg of omega-3 than fish oil.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), (Sourced from 715 mg of Schizochytrium spp. oil)
- Ingredient form
- sgels
- Servings per container
- 60
- Suggested use
- For the maintenance of good health: Take 1 capsule 1-3 times daily with food. For lowering serum triglycerides: Take 2 capsules 3 times daily with food. Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Take 1 capsule 1-2 times daily with food. For cognitive health support: Take 2 capsules 2 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 6 months to see beneficial effects on cognitive function. Vegan, Non-GMO.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- NPA and QAI (third-party certified)
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Flora
How to take it
For the maintenance of good health: Take 1 capsule 1-3 times daily with food. For lowering serum triglycerides: Take 2 capsules 3 times daily with food. Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Take 1 capsule 1-2 times daily with food. For cognitive health support: Take 2 capsules 2 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 6 months to see beneficial effects on cognitive function. Vegan, Non-GMO.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each vegetable softgel contains
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
- 250 mg
- (Sourced from 715 mg of Schizochytrium spp. oil)
Non-medicinal ingredients
Medium-chain triglycerides, high oleic sunflower oil, modified food starch, carrageenan, glycerin, sodium sorbitol, organic rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin, mixed tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, water.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May add to the effect of blood-thinning medication. Review with your practitioner if you take anticoagulants.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Flora - DHA Vegan Algae
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.