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Sports Research Vegan Algae DHA 700
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A vegan DHA from algae (Schizochytrium) with an IAOS lot report on file (TOTOX 9.00). It is DHA only, 700 mg a softgel, with no EPA. The lot we read tested at 817 mg of DHA.
Best for People who do not eat fish and want a DHA supplement with a lot-level test report behind it.
- Our quality rating
- Good (4 of 5)
- Price range
- Mid-range
- Verified marks
- IAOS (Nutrasource, algae oil program): lot S26E017, TOTOX 9.00, IGEN non-GMO tested (Nutrasource)
- Size
- 90 veggie softgels (one a day)
- Made in
- Algae oil sourced from Norway; made in the USA
approx. $36 for 90 veggie softgels
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How we evaluated it
Why we chose it What put it on our list
- IAOS, Nutrasource’s testing program for algae oils, lists it. We opened the report for lot S26E017 (expires 06/2028): DHA 817 mg a softgel against a 700 mg claim, TOTOX 9.00, mercury below 0.0123 ppm, lead below 0.0066 ppm and PCBs 0.162 ppb.
- The label names the organism, Schizochytrium sp., and the softgel is plant-based: tapioca starch, vegetable glycerin and water, with mixed tocopherols.
- Our sources and dosing guide says algae DHA performs like fish-oil DHA in trials and suggests at least 250 mg of DHA a day for people who do not eat fish.
- At about $0.40 a softgel it works out to about $0.29 per 500 mg of DHA.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- It has DHA only. Our dosing guide suggests algae oil with EPA as well. Momentous Vegan Omega-3 has 500 mg each of EPA and DHA in two capsules and an NSF Certified for Sport listing, but it costs about $55 and its page said it would be back in stock “soon”.
- One softgel is 700 mg of DHA, above the 250 to 500 mg a day of EPA plus DHA for general health. Check with a clinician if you take blood thinners or have atrial fibrillation (see omega-3 and heart health).
- Sports Research’s own page lists $34.95 in a July 2026 archive copy (it was marked “not available” in a December 2025 copy). Its live site blocked our fetches with a security checkpoint, so we confirmed the current price only at Vitacost.
- The maker says only that the algae are “cultivated in controlled environments”. Sports Research does not say where or how, and no sustainability certification applies to algae oil in the way it does to fish.
What to know Details worth knowing first
Fish accumulate EPA and DHA from algae, so algae oil gives the same fats without fish. Our guide to sources and dosing covers how algae oil compares with fish oil and why we suggest looking for EPA as well as DHA.
This Sports Research product is DHA only: 700 mg a softgel from Schizochytrium algae. What earns it a place here is the IAOS listing. IAOS is the algae counterpart of the IFOS fish oil program, and it publishes a report for each certified lot. The lot we opened was fresh and clean, and it tested above the label claim.
If you want EPA as well, the alternative below has both but costs more, and its page said it was out of stock when we looked. For a fish-based option, see the Sports Research fish oil.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
- Third-party tested
- Yes
- Tested by
- IAOS (Nutrasource)
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| Independent testing (IAOS) Verified | Listed in Nutrasource’s IAOS registry (entry SPRT0086) with lot reports. We opened the report for lot S26E017. |
| Freshness (TOTOX at or under 26) Verified | TOTOX 9.00 in lot S26E017 (peroxide 0.72 meq/kg, anisidine 7.56). IAOS’s own limit is 19.5. One lot read. |
| Stated EPA and DHA Verified | DHA 700 mg claimed; lot S26E017 tested at 817 mg. The product has no EPA. |
| A named source Maker’s claim | Schizochytrium sp. algae oil, sourced from Norway, per the label copy on Vitacost. No sustainability certification is stated. |
| Lot or best-by date Verified | The IAOS report gives the lot and an expiry of 06/2028. Vitacost lists a best-by date for the bottle it ships. |
| Smell and taste Not verified | We have not handled a bottle. The maker says there is no fishy taste or burps. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
- Sports Research Vegan Algae DHA 700mg product page. Maker’s page. Blocked our live fetches with a security checkpoint; read from a July 2026 archive copy. Open ↗
- IAOS registry entry: Vegan Algae DHA 700 mg. Certifier or regulator listing. Lists lots with report links. The report links are built from andi.nutrasource.ca/files/. Open ↗
- IAOS product report, lot S26E017. Test report. DHA potency, PCBs, dioxins, oxidation values and heavy metals for one lot. Open ↗
- Vitacost listing with supplement facts and ingredients. Independent source. Open ↗
Where to buy Other stores and the prices we saw
- Vitacost approx. $36 for 90 veggie softgels. Vitacost says it buys from brands or authorized distributors. The listing is new and has only two reviews.
Prices as we saw them on October 22, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.
Alternatives Other options to compare
- Momentous Vegan Omega-3 EPA and DHA from algae (500 mg each in two capsules), NSF Certified for Sport. About $55 for 60 capsules; its page said “back in stock: soon” on 2026-10-22. We saw no oxidation figure.
- Sports Research Alaskan Omega-3 Fish Oil A fish oil with EPA and DHA, an IFOS lot report and a lower price per dose.