Rasayanam Vegan Algae Omega-3 Review: Lab Results & Deep Dive. Best Plant-Based Supplement in India?

Rasayanam Vegan Algae Omega-3: Review Summary

Product and label claims

• The product is described as a vegan, algae-derived omega-3. The label lists 1,600 mg of algae powder per serving (two capsules), providing 450 mg EPA and 150 mg DHA.
• The brand says the oil comes from selected algae grown in controlled environments. Customer care described it as a blend of multiple algae types but did not identify the specific strains.
• Customer care said the capsules use HPMC vegetarian capsules and contain no other added excipients.
• The product page reportedly claims the product is free from heavy metals and lab tested. The reviewer noted that the brand’s published certificate of analysis was internal, rather than an independent lab report.

Independent lab results

Unbox Health reportedly had the product tested by two independent labs:

• Eurofins: EPA was below 0.10 g per 100 g, and DHA was 0.33 g per 100 g. Based on the reviewer’s calculation for a two-capsule serving, this corresponds to less than 1.6 mg EPA and about 5.28 mg DHA.
• ALS: Results were reported per capsule. For a two-capsule serving, the reviewer calculated 0.2 mg EPA and 2.02 mg DHA.

Both tests found amounts far below the label claims of 450 mg EPA and 150 mg DHA per serving. The reviewer concludes that the product failed to substantiate its EPA and DHA claims in both tests.

Main concerns

The reviewer’s main concerns are the large gap between the claimed and measured EPA and DHA amounts, and insufficient transparency about sourcing. Despite repeated questions, the brand did not disclose the algae strains or explain how it achieves its unusually EPA-heavy formula.

The reviewer also says that obtaining high amounts of EPA from algae is more difficult and expensive than obtaining DHA. Many trusted Indian algae-omega-3 products therefore focus mainly on DHA.

The reviewer contacted the manufacturer, Almdi Agro, to ask whether it makes the product but had not received confirmation at the time of the video.

Comparisons and alternatives

The reviewer describes a more typical algae omega-3 profile as DHA-dominant—roughly 300–600 mg DHA and around 100 mg EPA—rather than Rasayanam’s claimed 450 mg EPA and 150 mg DHA.

Unived is suggested as a clean-quality, DHA-focused option. Raw Rx is mentioned as an option for those seeking some EPA. The reviewer says their own NABL-accredited retest of the same batch that another reviewer had reportedly failed found that it passed. However, its EPA amount was still low, while its DHA tested slightly above the claim. The reviewer notes that conflicting results make it useful to compare testing from different labs.

Verdict

The reviewer does not recommend Rasayanam Vegan Algae Omega-3 and says they would not personally consume it. The main reasons are the substantial discrepancy between the label claims and the two independent lab results, along with a lack of clarity about sourcing and processing.

For those prioritizing DHA, the reviewer suggests considering a DHA-focused product such as Unived. They also mention walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseeds as plant-based sources of ALA, while noting that these foods do not directly provide EPA or DHA.

Speaker perspectives

One presenter provides the product critique, lab-result interpretation, comparisons, and recommendations. No other speakers offer a separate view.