Algae Emerges as Good Omega-3 Alternative to Fish Oil
Luisa Amanda Gomes — January 18, 2010 — Eco
References: v-pure & treehugger
Getting a good source of Omega 3, EPA, and DHA is great for your skin, hair, joints, memory, attitude and is overall just plain good for you. Yet obtaining these benefits has cost our ecosystem and fish population greatly. Of course, this concern applies to those who are getting their Omega 3’s from fish oil.
Well, this is where biotechnology enters in to save the day. There is another eco-friendly source for you acquire your daily requirement of Omega 3: algae. It makes sense--after all, where else would the fish be getting their supply of Omega 3?
Well, this is where biotechnology enters in to save the day. There is another eco-friendly source for you acquire your daily requirement of Omega 3: algae. It makes sense--after all, where else would the fish be getting their supply of Omega 3?
Trend Themes
1. Algae-based Omega-3 Supplements - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and fish-friendly alternatives to traditional fish oil-based Omega-3 supplements using algae-based sources.
2. Biotechnology in Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of biotechnology to create eco-friendly and sustainable solutions in the health and wellness industry, such as algae-derived Omega-3 supplements.
3. Sustainable Sourcing in the Supplement Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Shift towards sustainable sourcing practices in the supplement industry by promoting algae-derived Omega-3 supplements as an environmentally friendly alternative to fish oil.
Industry Implications
1. Health Supplements - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate algae-based Omega-3 supplements into the health supplements industry to provide sustainable and fish-friendly alternatives to fish oil-based products.
2. Biotechnology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the potential of biotechnology in the development of sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for various industries, including the health and wellness sector.
3. Aquaculture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of algae cultivation and aquaculture practices to create a circular economy where algae serves as a renewable source of Omega-3 for fish and humans alike.
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