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May 2, 2021
Deva Vegan DHA & EPA - Delayed Release
90 vegan softgels
Made in
USA
Deva, the all vegan supplement company, premium omega 3 supplement contains DHA and EPA derived from a completely vegetarian source (algae). It's 100% vegan, registered by the Vegan Society. Omega Form: Triglyceride (What's better?)
Best For
Enhanced eye, heart, and brain health [1-5]; Overall health [1, 2]
What's in It
400 mg of Microalgae Oil (120mg DHA and 80 EPA). (DHA confirmed by tests, EPA came short)
Strength
4/5
Results
4/5
Safety
5/5
Ingredients of Concern
None
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Sugar-free
- Cruelty-free
- Yeast-free
- Pros:
- 400mg of Microalgae Oil
- 200 mg of total DHA +EPA (120-140mg DHA, 60-80mg EPA)
- Free of yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, fish, animal products or derivatives.
- Vegan certified
- No fish, no gelatin
- Capsules are delayed release designed to help aftertaste
- Gel caps are made of cellulose which is a type of fiber which is really good for digestion and blocking the absorption of cholesterol not of carageenan
- Produced without using a hexane - an extraction solvent associated with dizziness, giddiness, slight nausea, and headache in humans.
- DHA is sustainable, vegetarian and from non-GMO organisms. In addition, they are free of ocean-borne contaminants and do not contribute to overfishing.
- DEVA Products are manufactured at GMP certified and, FDA regulated facilities to achieve high quality.
- Made in the USA from domestic and imported ingredients
Ingredients Concern: None (previous versions contained carageenan, but it has been taken out)
Cons: Has less DHA than other brands like Nordic Naturals Algae Omega
Note that some of Deva omega products contain carageenan - this one does not.
Focuses on manufacturing the highest quality vegan products in GMP certified facilities. They grow algae on land in drinkable water.
Healthy levels of omega 3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) support cognitive functions such as memory, focus, motivation, etc., and enhanced energy, while low omega 3 fatty acid levels are linked to mental fatigue [1, 2]. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids improve age-related eye problems, support heart health, promote optimal cholesterol levels, and enhance mental health through its ability to help protect against dementia and age-related cognitive issues, and it targets depression, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity [3, 4].
Enhanced eye, heart, and brain health [1-5]; Overall health [1, 2]
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective properties that protect brain cells from different types of damage [1, 2].In addition, omega-3 fatty acids are healthy triglycerides that help lower unhealthy triglyceride and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels [3]. In particular, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) protect eye cells from age-related changes and these omega-3 fatty acids also protect cells in the brain from different types of damage, including tissue damage that can lead to dementia or age-related cognitive problems due to their antioxidant, vasodilating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-arrhythmic properties [1-4]. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids contain cannabinoids that have anti-inflammatory properties [5].
Key Ingredients: 400 mg of Microalgae Oil;200 mg of total DHA-EPA with 120 to 140 mg DHA and 60 to 80 mg EPA
All Ingredients: Vegan Capsule (cellulose), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Orange Oil, Mixed Tocopherols, Silica, Sunflower Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (All of the ingredients are from non-animal sources)
Take one to two vegan soft gels daily with food or as directed by your doctor.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
[1] Chang CY, Ke DS, Chen JY. Essential fatty acids and human brain. Acta neurologica Taiwanica. 2009;18(4):231-241.
[2] Feller, S.E.; Gawrisch, K.; MacKerell, A.D., Jr. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid bilayers: Intrinsic and environmental contributions to their unique physical properties. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002;124:318-326.
[3] Al-Shaer AH, Abu-Samak MS, Hasoun LZ, Mohammad BA, Basheti IA. Assessing the effect of omega-3 fatty acid combined with vitamin D3 versus vitamin D3 alone on estradiol levels: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in females with vitamin D deficiency. Clin Pharmacol. 2019; 11:25-37.
[4]. Wu J, Cho E, Giovannucci EL, Rosner BA, Sastry SM, Willett WC, Schaumberg DA. Dietary Intakes of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Ophthalmology. 2017;124(5):634-643.
[5.] McDougle DR, Watson JE, et al. Anti-inflammatory ω-3 endocannabinoid epoxides. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017;114(30):E6034-E6043.
[2] Feller, S.E.; Gawrisch, K.; MacKerell, A.D., Jr. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid bilayers: Intrinsic and environmental contributions to their unique physical properties. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002;124:318-326.
[3] Al-Shaer AH, Abu-Samak MS, Hasoun LZ, Mohammad BA, Basheti IA. Assessing the effect of omega-3 fatty acid combined with vitamin D3 versus vitamin D3 alone on estradiol levels: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in females with vitamin D deficiency. Clin Pharmacol. 2019; 11:25-37.
[4]. Wu J, Cho E, Giovannucci EL, Rosner BA, Sastry SM, Willett WC, Schaumberg DA. Dietary Intakes of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Ophthalmology. 2017;124(5):634-643.
[5.] McDougle DR, Watson JE, et al. Anti-inflammatory ω-3 endocannabinoid epoxides. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017;114(30):E6034-E6043.
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