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Alo5.5

Algae Oil

High safety

Fe9.0

Iron

Moderate safety

Evidence

Evidence Score5.5/10

Studies: 13

Meta-analyses: 0

Evidence Score9/10

Studies: 71

Meta-analyses: 17

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

250-500mg combined EPA+DHA daily for general health; up to 1000mg+ DHA for higher omega-3 status or triglyceride goals

Best Time:

With meals · with food

Take with food

Form:

Algal DHA oil (or EPA+DHA oil)

Dosage:

30mg elemental iron

Best Time:

Between meals

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Ferrous bisglycinate (gentle, well-absorbed) or iron protein succinylate

What you'll notice

📈 Raises omega-3 status (bioequivalent to fish)positive

4-12 weeks

❤️ Triglyceride / postprandial lipid effectspositive

Weeks at adequate dose

ℹ️ Hard cardiovascular endpoints uncertainneutral

Long term

⚡ Energy Restorationpositive

2-4 weeks

🧠 Cognitive Functionpositive

4-8 weeks

🏃 Exercise Performancepositive

4-12 weeks

Safety

High safety

Contraindications:

Known allergy to the specific algal source (rare)

Drug Interactions:

Anticoagulants / antiplatelets (e.g. warfarin, aspirin)

Side Effects:

Mild GI upset / fishy-style aftertaste or burps

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Hemochromatosis or iron overload
Repeated blood transfusions
Adequate iron stores (test first!)

Drug Interactions:

Thyroid medications (levothyroxine)
Antacids, PPIs
Antibiotics (fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines)

Side Effects:

ConstipationNausea/GI upsetDark stools

Works well with

Omega-3 (Fish Oil)

complementary

Vitamin C

enhances

B-Complex (B12, Folate)

complementary

Molybdenum

enhances

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