This vegan omega 3 supplement promises to keep your heart healthy

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When we think of omega 3 supplements, fish oil capsules may spring to mind, but by drawing on algae oil, a plant-based source of omega 3, Myprotein’s vegan omega 3 plus provides a vegan-friendly alternative. Wellness editor Madeleine Spencer spoke to clinical nutritionist Dr Stephanie Moore about the role omega 3 and omega 6 play in our health. Speaking about omega 3 and 6, Moore explained that they “are known as essential fatty acids because they play absolutely essential roles in the body, but we can’t make them.” She adds: “They’re involved in many functions in the body from immune regulation to the structure of the cell walls.” Striking the right balance between Omega 3 and 6 is also important for controlling inflammation in the body, Moore went on to explain. Myprotein essential omega-3: Was £27.99, now £22.48, Myprotein.com open image in gallery Providing a plant-based source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, this essential omega-3 supplement contains algae oil, instead of drawing on animal-derived ingredients egg and oily fish.