Is this algal DHA extracted using the chemical hexane?
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kris johansens answer is not true. DHA in many Organic Infant Formulas are extracted using hexane- look it up. I have no idea why this is allowed and still be able to call it organic. As to whether this product is, yes- because all algal dha is extracted using hexane- a neurotoxic chemical. Yuck :(
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<hi Eric not 100 percent sure but I don't believe so as it is organic and if it used a chemical it would no longer be organic. This might be something to double check with the creater of this product.
1008937
It does not. You can add DHA. Baby's only makes one to be added or alternatively you can buy some at a health food store. Some people believe the DHA that it is big name brand formula is potentially unsafe due to it being manufactured from algae vs. fish oil.
1991592
Not sure, I found a source online that said it was hexane free. I couldn't verify this from the Spectrum website.
2116732
I'm not sure, but they use organic sources. So for the omega 3 source it shows spirulina, so it may be hidden or labeled differently.
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320mg DHA, 130 EPA, omega 3 is from algae oil which is the best kind of algae
584476
See my one star review - Amazoner. I question whether their high claimed epa-dha values are accurate. This material seems to be just run off from sardine processing plants, which they don't distill. I've asked them for an independent testing assay - waiting for evidence.
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I don't know. I certainly hope not as it's an algae based product for humans. Let me know if you find out.
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Hello Sarah, Thank you for writing. Yes, there is DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). This is the main ingredient to sunless tan the skin. It is derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane. I trust that helps. Kind regards, Jack
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OMEGA-6's? None that I know of. Not listed on assay even though one of the minor ingredients is sunflower oil. The assay only lists algal ALA, DHA, and EPA (the primary OMEGA-3 fatty acids)
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According to the packaging, it is algal oil, sunflower oil and lecithin, and rosemary extract.
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Flora - DHA Vegetarian Algae - 60 Vegetarian SoftgelsSupplement FactsServing Size: 2 SoftgelsServings Per Container: 30Amount Per Serving %DVDHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 500mg * (1430mg of DHA concentrate from an algal source, Schizochytrium sp.)*Daily Value Not Established.†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Medium-chain Triglycerides, High Oleic Sunflower Seed Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Carrageenan, Glycerin, and Sorbitol. Contains 2% or less of Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, and Purified Water. Flora - DHA Vegetarian Algae - 60 Vegetarian SoftgelsSupplement FactsServing Size: 2 SoftgelsServings Per Container: 30Amount Per Serving %DVDHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 500mg * (1430mg of DHA concentrate from an algal source, Schizochytrium sp.)*Daily Value Not Established.†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Medium-chain Triglycerides, High Oleic Sunflower Seed Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Carrageenan, Glycerin, and... » Read More Flora - DHA Vegetarian Algae - 60 Vegetarian SoftgelsSupplement FactsServing Size: 2 SoftgelsServings Per Container: 30Amount Per Serving %DVDHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 500mg * (1430mg of DHA concentrate from an algal source, Schizochytrium sp.)*Daily Value Not Established.†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Medium-chain Triglycerides, High Oleic Sunflower Seed Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Carrageenan, Glycerin, and Sorbitol. Contains 2% or less of Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, and Purified Water. « Show Less
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Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerine, Aleurite Moluccana Seed Oil, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethyl MEA, Citric Acid, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, P_henoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tyrosine, Fragrance/Parfum, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Thioctic Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol.
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It does not say on the bottle how it was extracted. Perhaps you can find that information on the company website...
514055
Sure. :) The back of the bottle lists the ingredients as follows: "Algal oil (marine algae oil [Schizochytrium sp.] , high-oleic sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin, natural mixed tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, rosemary extract), natural lemon flavor, d-alpha tocopherol, rosemary extract (a natural preservative).No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors. 100% hexane free."
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From the bottle: Algal Oil (marine algae oil[Schizochytrium sp.], high oleic sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin, natural mixed tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, rosemary extract), natural lemon flavor, d-alpha tocopherol, rosemary extract(a natural preservative). No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors. 100% hexane free.
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All ingredients are on the label. They are: Microalgae oil, 500mg (which includes DHA & EPA 200 mg) and Other ingredients are: Vegan capsule (cellulose), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Lemon oil, Mixed Tocopherols, Silica, Sunflower Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Ascorbly Palmitate, Citric Acid (all from non-animal sources)