Why Ahiflower Could Be the Best Source of Sustainable Vegan Omegas
The Search for the Best Vegan Omega-3 SupplementFor those following a plant-based lifestyle, finding a high-quality, sustainable omega-3 source can be a challenge. Many people turn to fish oil for essential fatty acids, but concerns over overfishing, heavy metals, and environmental impact have sparked a shift toward vegan omega...
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The Best Vegan Omega-3 Sources for Your Daily Supplement Routine
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for overall health, playing a crucial role in brain function, heart health, and inflammation regulation (Calder, 2017). Traditionally sourced from fish oil, omega-3s can also be obtained from plant-based or algal alternatives, making it easier for vegans to meet their nutritional needs. This article...
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What IS Ahiflower, and why should you care?
In a world full of health products and supplements, what IS Ahiflower, and why should you care?Ahiflower has been decades in development as a non-GMO solution to one of the most serious health challenges we face: how do we meet our need for balanced and sufficient omega intakes when...
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Choosing a Plant-Based Source of Omegas
With so many choices now available of vegan-friendly and plant-based omegas, it can be hard to work out what choice to make. Should you use an algae supplement or eat flax, chia or hemp seeds? Do you even need to worry about essential fatty acids at all?Firstly,...
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Have you heard of omega-3 SDA?
You’ve almost certainly heard of omega-3s EPA and DHA, and you might believe these to be the only omega-3s we need- marketing would certainly lead you to believe so! However, the long-chain omega-3s, whilst with important health effects, are only two of an omega-3 metabolism pathway “family”
“Not Another Supplement Company!!!”
Since I understand the level of distrust many hold towards “supplement companies” I wanted to address who we are and what we do head on! Firstly, we do not like to think of ourselves as a “supplement company”. We place our values and our commitment to bringing innovative, sustainable...
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Ahiflower® Australia
Further to my previous post on the optimal omega source, here’s a little video which highlights some of the key differences between Ahiflower oil and existing oils. Please head over to www.AhiflowerAustralia.com.au to learn more, and to be informed when this incredible new ingredient will hit the Australian and New Zealand...
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Dietary Omega Sources
Most of us are getting FAR too much Omega 6 in our diet and not enough Omega 3. This drives systemic inflammation in our bodies which is associated with almost every disease. Essential fatty acids are critical for our cardiovascular systems, brains, skin, hormones, immune and joints to be...
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Ahiflower compared to Flax oil
How does Ahiflower compare to Flax oil?Flax and Ahiflower are both plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, but they differ in their omega-3 content and conversion rates.Flaxseeds are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. However, ALA is not as efficiently converted to...
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Ahiflower compared to Algal/Microalgae Oil
How does Ahiflower compare to Algal/Microalgae Oil?Ahiflower and Algal/Microalgae oils are both omega-rich oils which are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. However, they differ in the types of omegas they offer. Algal oil typically only contains high DHA which is only one of the omega 3 metabolites we require,...
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