Vegan Omega

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Common questions

Is Vegan Omega healthy?

Vegan Omega scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The Vegan Omega supplement contains high-quality microalgal oils, which are a sustainable and vegan-friendly source of omega-3 fatty acids.

How processed is Vegan Omega?

Vegan Omega is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Vegan Omega's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Opti3 Complex, Microalgal Oils, Rosemary Extract count in its favor; Helianthus Annuus Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Vegan Omega

Barlean's
68 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 7
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Fish Oil
Summary

The Vegan Omega supplement contains high-quality microalgal oils, which are a sustainable and vegan-friendly source of omega-3 fatty acids. It also includes beneficial antioxidants like rosemary extract and tocopherols, which help preserve the product's freshness. However, the presence of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation and its high processing level.

Key ingredients 9

Microalgal Oils
Very Good

A direct, sustainable vegan source of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids without reliance on fish sources.

Cholecalciferol
Very Good

Plant-sourced vitamin D3 supports bone health, immune function, and overall wellness.

Opti3 Complex
Good

A proprietary plant-based complex providing essential omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular and cognitive support.

Rosemary Extract
Good

A natural antioxidant derived from rosemary that helps preserve the freshness of the oils safely.

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Tocopherols
Good

Forms of vitamin E that act as natural preservatives to protect the delicate oils from oxidation.

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Ascorbyl Palmitate
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Good

Olive fruit oil provides beneficial monounsaturated fatty acids and additional antioxidant properties.

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Antioxidants
Neutral

General category of compounds used to help maintain product freshness and prevent oil oxidation.

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Helianthus Annuus Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can contribute to an imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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