schizochytrium microalga oil

Schizochytrium microalga oil is an edible oil derived from microalgae of the genus Schizochytrium, produced via fermentation and extraction of the microalgal biomass[1][2]. The oil is exceptionally rich in the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), typically comprising 40% or more of the total fatty acids, and may also contain other polyunsaturated fatty acids such as docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)[1][2]. It is used primarily as a dietary supplement (not a pharmaceutical drug), most commonly for nutritional enrichment in infant formula, dietary supplements, and animal feed as a sustainable, plant-based alternative to fish oil[1][4][5][8]. The oil has a mixture of triglycerides and is sometimes stabilized with approved antioxidants[1]. Its primary biological function is as a source of DHA for human nutrition, where it serves to supplement or replace DHA from marine fish sources, supporting brain and visual development, especially in infants[8]. It may also have anti-inflammatory effects secondary to its fatty acid profile[3]. The oil is commonly regarded as safe for oral use, including in infants, and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities in several regions[8]. It is not used as a pharmaceutical therapy but rather as a functional food or dietary supplement.

Brand names

life'sDHADHASCO-S

Other names

schizochytrium oilalgal oil (from schizochytrium)schizochytrium sp. oil