FAQ

These are the most frequently asked questions by our customers concerning OMEGA life® products as well as answers and advice provided by experts.

• What is the capsule shell of OMEGA life® products made of?

  • OMEGA life® Classic: Bovine gelatine

  • OMEGA life® Vegan: Corn starch

• Is the fish in OMEGA life® Classic wild caught or farmed, and what types of fish are used?

  The fish oil used in OMEGA® life comes from Pacific pollack from Alaska

• Where does the algae in OMEGA life® Vegan come from?

  The oil comes from microalgae that are grown in artificial sea water, known as aquaculture. The marine ecosystem remains unaffected, and natural resources are conserved.

• How much fish is used for one OMEGA life® Classic capsule?

  One capsule of OMEGA life Classic requires approximately 75-100 g of fish (such as pollock), based on average values. This amount varies depending on the fishing season and the fat content of the fish. An important aspect: no additional fish is caught for our capsules. Instead, we use high-quality by-products from the filleting of fish for human consumption, which supports the sustainable use of resources.

• Are sustainability concerns taken into consideration in fishing?

  Yes, definitely. The fish oil in OMEGA life® is MSC-certified. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is the world's leading non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring that consumers can make traceable and sustainable choices when purchasing seafood products.

• What does the vegan flower mean?

  The vegan flower is the most well-known and recognised vegan symbol worldwide. It guarantees that these products do not contain any animal ingredients or additives, and no animal testing was performed.

• How is pollution, e.g. with heavy metals, avoided with the OMEGA life® Classic final product?

  The fish oil in OMEGA life® is purified in two steps:

  • A standard industrial purification method to remove impurities such as heavy metals.
  • A special proprietary purification process known as “stripping”. This makes it possible to remove further potential pollutants.

  OMEGA life® is thus subject to strict specifications concerning all types of environmental contaminants.

• From what age is OMEGA life® recommended?

  The recommended dosage for children aged 9 years and older is ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml), which contains 600 mg DHA, 300 mg EPA, and a total of 1208 mg Omega-3 (DHA, EPA, ALA, SDA).

  For children aged 3 to 9 years, the recommended dosage is ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) daily or alternatively ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) every two days. This amount provides 300 mg DHA, 150 mg EPA, and a total of 604 mg Omega-3 (DHA, EPA, ALA, SDA).

• Are there undesired side effects with omega-3 fatty acids?

  No, these are substances that are also found in natural diets. Apart from a slight thinning of the blood, no undesirable side effects are to be expected and none are known.

• Is there a risk of dependency in case of long-term use?

  Omega-3 fatty acids are natural nutrients, not pharmaceutical substances. Consequently, there is absolutely no danger of becoming dependent.

• Do OMEGA life® products contain lactose or gluten?

  No, OMEGA life® Classic and OMEGA life® Vegan are lactose- and gluten-free.