Focus on these four key points:
Source and Purity: Choose "algal oil" over "fish oil." Algal oil is extracted directly from marine microalgae, making it the original source of DHA, purer, free from marine pollution risks, and suitable for vegetarians.
DHA Content: Check the product label and focus on the actual DHA content per capsule, not the total weight of the algal oil. Higher content products offer higher supplementation efficiency.
Certification and Safety: Choose products with authoritative third-party certifications, such as GOED (Global EPA and DHA Organization) and IFOS (Five-Star Certification), to ensure no heavy metals or impurities remain.
Formula and Formulation: Prioritize TG (triglyceride) type algal oil, as its natural form results in higher absorption rates. For infants and young children, drop forms are more convenient.
Top 10 Global DHA Algal Oil Producers
These are leading global companies in the algal oil raw material supply sector (listed in no particular order):
DSM - Netherlands
Became a global leader in algal oil through the acquisition of Martek, possessing core patents.
BASF - Germany
Another chemical and nutrition giant, a major competitor of DSM, providing high-quality algal oil DHA.
Cargill - USA
A global food and agriculture company whose algal oil products are widely used in the food and supplement industries.
Chr. Hansen - Denmark
A leader in bioscience, also producing microalgae components.
Wyeth - USA
Part of Nestlé Health Science, its algal oil is widely used in its premium infant formula.
Nordic Naturals - USA
Renowned for its high purity and high standards, a leading consumer brand.
Swanson Health Products - USA
A brand offering high-quality, cost-effective algal oil supplements.
Life's DHA (a DSM brand)
Formerly the Martek brand, it's synonymous with algal oil DHA, and many brands source their raw materials from it.
Hubei Fuxing science and technology Co., LTD. - China
One of China's leading algal oil DHA producers.
Runke Bioengineering Co., Ltd. - China
A major domestic algal oil supplier, breaking the foreign technology monopoly.
Friendly Reminder: The above list includes raw material suppliers and well-known end-product brands. When choosing finished products, you can check whether the algal oil raw materials come from these reputable companies.
