Description
Algal oil is an oil made from certain marine algae Like fish oil algal oil is used as a source of omega 3 fatty acids Two of the most important omega 3 fatty acids contained in algal oil are docosahexaenoic acid DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid EPA Algal oil is used in foods and as a medicine
Algal oil is most commonly used along with another fatty acid to fortify infant formula It is also used for improving thinking skills in children and older people lowering cholesterol improving vision in people with a certain eye condition retinitis pigmentosa and many other conditions
