Reddit reviews Deva Nutrition Deva Vegan DHA-EPA Delayed Release 90 Count

http://www.amazon.com/Deva-Nutrition-Vegan-DHA-EPA-Count/dp/B005R5CARY

Yep.

There actually are a number of vegan EPA/DHA combined supplements:

Name|Approx cost per serving|DHA|EPA
-|-|-|-
Deva DHA & EPA|$0.22|120-140mg|60-80mg
Ovega-3 DHA EPA|$0.32|320mg|130mg
Opti3 EPA & DHA|$0.66 †|400mg|200mg

Ovega-3 seems like the best deal at the moment unless you really want EPA.

† If you take their 3 for 2 offer, otherwise it's $29.99 rather than $19.99 per bottle.

ALA to EPA conversion is efficient enough, provided an appropriate n-3:n-6 PUFA ratio is practiced (1:1 or 1:3 or 1:6), and assuming desaturase enzymes aren't disrupted by genetics, age, or health problems.

EPA to DHA conversion cannot be measured as easily. While both EPA and DHA are measured in circulating blood levels, DHA is much more volatile and thus synthesized in controlled environments, like retina and brain membranes, where it isn't easy to measure. Moreover, there's no need for DHA to be circulating in blood, because it would just get exposed to oxidative free radicals.

This is especially important for vegans (not consuming any animal products), because EPA and DHA are super important for brain and blood health (here's a long presentation about it), but even non-vegans could benefit from supplementing from a non-toxic source, like micro-algae.

Edit: another important factor I forgot to mention is gender! High testosterone/low estrogen downregulates PUFA conversion, while low testosterone/high estrogen upregulates it. This means that females are better at converting plant fats!

This is my favorite blog about vegan nutrition, The Vegan RD. Here is a good intro post about what supplements you need as a vegan. According to her, the science on DHA is conflicting, but she supplements because it's probably a good idea. I personally don't because I eat a lot of flax seeds and canola oil. But if you're concerned about it, there are vegan sources of DHA (the fish get it from algae in the first place - the vegan version just goes straight to the source). DEVA makes some.

Creatine isn't essential... we can synthesize it. That Vegan RD blog I just linked has a lot of info about amino acids if you click around (hint - the answer is mostly to just eat a variety of legumes.)

What's wrong with this? link

Here's a vegan DHA-EPA Omega-3 supplement: https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Nutrition-DHA-EPA-Delayed-Release/dp/B005R5CARY

You may also want Kelp for iodine: https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Kelp-600mg-VCaps/dp/B00024D1ZA and I know you are already getting your B-12, but for everyone else, I recommend taking as a liquid sublingually https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015YDVT48

Beyond that just make sure you get your leafy greens (kale, collards, spinach, broccoli, etc) for calcium and iron and you should be pretty good to go.

I use this pill from Deva. It has no carrageenan and it’s grown outside the ocean.

I take two for 400 total mg. That’s 45 servings for 22 bucks, making it 48 cents a pop. It’s more expensive than the straight up oil, but carries less of a risk of oxidation.

http://www.amazon.com/Deva-Nutrition-Vegan-DHA-EPA-Count/dp/B005R5CARY

First one I found. It is more expensive than a non vegan source. I believe it is from alage.

> I just told you the scientific fact is that it is not real, non-conversion DHA it is a form you must convert.

Bro, real DHA can be obtained in these vegan capsules. Just as there are fish oil pills.

> Eating the seeds is not enough- i hope you can understand at least that.

Wanna explain why you can't get enough converted DHA from seeds and walnuts?

> No i dont want to mix 3 tablespoons of flax oil into oatmeal haha.

A want is not a need. This still doesn't prove that you need animal products, you're simply saying that you want animal products.

> Human beings have large brains because we ate meat

Good thing physical human evolution has already ran its course and we have no opposition to adapt against anymore, then. This point is irrelevant now.

I have a question about vitamin supplements.

I am looking at buying this vitamin sup, DHA&EPA, and flax seed oil omega 3

Should I skip the flax seed and only take the vitamin and dha&epa pills?

I've tried 3 brands and I'm currently taking the cheapest one. Amala Vegan, Deva, and Nordic Naturals.

[Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says Omega 3 fatty acids should comprise 0.5-2% of energy intake] (http://www.eatrightpro.org/~/media/eatrightpro%20files/practice/position%20and%20practice%20papers/position%20papers/dietary-fatty-acids-paper-.ashx).

1g fat = 9 calories

So a 2000 calorie diet would necessitate 1.1-4.4g total n3s, including DHA, EPA, and ALA.

Flaxseeds are a good source of ALA. I eat about six grams a day to meet my requirements, plus two of one of the gelcap brands linked below.

I realize you already bought your first bottle, but just in case you wanted to eliminate the middleman and source your Omega 3s directly from the plants the fish get them from instead of the fish, here are some algae-sourced solutions that contain the same compounds:

Potent Vegan Omega 3 Supplement w/ Essential Fatty Acids, Vitamin E, DHA & EPA - Vegetarian Algae based & Non GMO Time-Release Capsules - Improve Eye, Heart, & Brain Health - Better than Fish Oil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QCR00SW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qIkQybD9ZHQQ9

Ovega-3 Vegetarian Softgels, 500 mg, 60 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LL7AXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wMkQybQC89DKS

Deva Nutrition Deva Vegan DHA-EPA Delayed Release 90 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005R5CARY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SMkQybQV199J9

Happy supplementing. :)

Yeah I saw that the fish sticks aren't bad for once every two weeks or so

Deva Nutrition Deva Vegan DHA-EPA Delayed Release 90 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005R5CARY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_we9czbK1PNVH5


That's what I'm using right now not for any particular reason. Just searched vegan omega 3 or dha supplement. Also eat chia seed every day as well as flax

Check this out: https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Nutrition-DHA-EPA-Delayed-Release/dp/B005R5CARY

It's DHA and EPA derived from algae.

What about it?

> The biggest issue with veganism is that over 90% of vegans have deficiencies in nutrients that are vital to brain health (like vitamin B12).

Citation please? Because my recent bloodwork after 20 years vegan says otherwise. I also didn't get through university and grad school with honors and pass the CPA on the first try because my brain is addled by vegetables. Not a single meat-eater in my graduating class of 60 passed all 4 parts on the first go.

> There are several other nutrients as well, creatine (which affects muscles), vitamin D3 (which is much more effective than the plant based D2), carnosine (carno=meat, this is only found in animal tissue and protects against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's), Docosahexaenoic Acid (it's found in fish oil, and other animal products, the plant based version has to be converted, and humans are really shitty at converting it, it's the most abundant omaga-3 fatty acid in the brain).

Like I posted on your other comment, all of this information is almost entirely incorrect.

First, here's an article that says red meat can also raise your Alzheimer's risk. I think - at best - the science is still out on this one.

B12 is produced by bacteria, not by animals. You can easily find vegan B12 pills.

DHA you can also find in plants

D3 is also available in vegan form

Creatine as well

Please do a few seconds of research before you post this stuff.