FAQs

The gelatin source in our product is Bovine.

Our plant-based capsules are made with tapioca rather than bovine or pork. Furthermore these capsules are made without soy, gluten, nuts, fish, or shellfish. Here are the ingredients listed for the capsules: Algal oil, Tapioca, Glycerin, Purified Water, Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract.

All of our products are in a premium triglyceride form. For more information on the difference between a triglyceride and ethyl ester, check out the video below.

We use monk fruit to sweeten our product. AquaOmega avoids artificial sweeteners and sugar all together.

Our flavours are natural concentrates from fruits. There are no artificial ingredients in our products.

Our fish oils contain no fillers at all.

Oftentimes sunflower oil is used as a filler in plant-based omega-3s. We are strongly against the use of sunflower oil as a filler because it is pro-inflammatory which is why we use cranberry seed oil instead. Cranberry seed oil is a great source of Omega-3s in an ALA form which complements the algae oil quite nicely.

Algae oil is very low in EPA, as are all plant based omega-3s. Currently there are no known sources of plant based omega-3s that are high in EPA. It is suspected that some products high in EPA may be spiking their product with fish oil.

There is absolutely no shellfish in AquaOmega products, so you may take our product without worry of having a reaction.

All of our products are gluten free, soy free and GMO free. It is worth noting that we are not certified as gluten and GMO free as the demand for this certification has not been present. We may look into this at a future date if the demand is present.

AquaOmega products do not contain gluten, so it may be consumed by those who have Celiac disease, as that autoimmune disorder is triggered when you eat gluten. Omega-3 fatty acids can help relieve intestinal inflammation from Crohn's disease, so it is encouraged to consume if you suffer from Crohn's disease.

Yes, some people prefer to take their EPA and DHA at a 1:1 ratio. When doing this we recommend taking half a dose of EPA in the morning for the energy boost, and half a dose of the DHA at night to help get a more restful sleep.

Yes, omega-3s will benefit children of all ages, here are our recommendations below:

Yes, you can take more than one serving a day. It's recommended to slowly increase your intake week over week. Many high end athletes will take around 10-20 grams of omega-3s a day as well as some people who are using omega-3s to treat an illness or disease. Talk to your health care provider before making any drastic changes to your diet.

Omega-3s can help the health of many of your pets. Be sure to dose the appropriate amount depending on the size of your pet. Also be aware that some blends include vitamin D which should also be dosed at the proper level for your animal to avoid health complications.

We have every single lot of our omega-3s tested by IFOS. (International Fish Oil Standards). These results can ben seen on their website.

AquaOmega Testing Results by IFOS

We exclusively use anchovies, and for a few reasons:

1. The short lifespan of an anchovy ensures we are not disrupting the ecosystem
2. The short lifespan of an anchovy ensures that the toxins are not present as the fish have not been exposed very long at all
3. Commercial fishing vessels are not needed, so we avoid using nets that scrape up fish—and anything else in their path—wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and ocean habitats
4. We are able to transport the anchovies using underwater pipes to ensure the best quality oil, as the fish is never frozen and spends absolutely no time in the back of a truck

We only use wild-caught anchovy, as farmed fish will have lower levels of omega-3s, and higher toxic levels. Farmed fish should be avoided at all costs in our opinion.

Yes, we make sure to use a small fleet of fishers who use GPS to only fish the more mature schools of anchovies. This is why AquaOmega has been awarded the Friend of the Sea certificate.

We do! This product is very unique and made specifically for those who are interested in only the most basic of ingredients.
Unflavoured Omega-3s

No fish burps from AquaOmega's Omega-3 products. Fish burps will often when you take an omega-3 in the cheaper ethyl ester form. This will typically upset your stomach and cause bloating and gas. AquaOmega is in a superior triglyceride form so that the product is more bioavailable while also being sure not to cause any fish burps!