Algal Omega 3s
Our Algae Oil is a powerful, plant-based source of the Omega-3s EPA and DHA to support your dog’s brain, heart, and joints. Unlike fish or krill oil, it’s grown in clean, controlled environments (not the ocean), which means it's free from harmful contaminants and way more sustainable.
Oh—and no fishy smell! Just pure, clean goodness your pup will love (and you won’t mind handling).
Product information
For Foods Less than .5% EPA & DHA
SarcoGen
Powered by Science. Designed for Strength.
Help your dog stay strong, mobile, and resilient with SarcoGen™—the future of
canine muscle support. Formulated to promote muscle mass, recovery, healthy
body composition, and mobility, SarcoGen™ is ideal for aging dogs,
post-operative recovery, or active breeds with high-performance demands. It's
designed for dogs experiencing natural muscle decline or for those needing
daily support to preserve lean tissue and strength.
At the heart of this formula is PeptiStrong™, a plant-based
bioactive peptide complex derived from fava beans (Vicia faba), Developed
through AI-enhanced screening and validated in preclinical studies,
PeptiStrong™ helps activate key pathways involved in muscle protein synthesis,
offering nutritional support against age-related muscle loss and decline in
strength. By helping to preserve lean body mass and support basal metabolic
function.
Combined with a synergistic blend of creatine, HMB,
L-carnitine, AppleActiv® (rich in ursolic acid), and colostrum or Salibra®, SarcoGen™
provides comprehensive support for healthy aging, body composition, mobility,
and recovery.
Key Benefits:
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Helps maintain muscle
tone and strength in aging or less active dogs
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Supports muscle recovery and endurance
in active or working breeds
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Promotes healthy body composition and
lean mass during periods of reduced activity
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Provides antioxidant and
tissue-protective nutrients to support post-exercise recovery
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Designed to support long-term mobility, energy,
and quality of life
Ingredient Highlights:
PeptiStrong® – Plant-based peptide complex derived from fava
beans (Vicia faba), developed through AI-guided screening and validated in
preclinical research—stimulating anabolic pathways, preserving lean muscle
mass, and supporting long-term muscle health.
Creatine Monohydrate – Supports ATP production and muscular
energy metabolism—enhancing strength, endurance, and cellular energy
availability, particularly during physical exertion or recovery.
L-Carnitine – Plays a key role in fatty acid energy
metabolism by transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where
they are converted into energy—supporting fat utilization, maintaining lean
muscle mass, and enhancing exercise recovery and endurance.
HMB (β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate) – A leucine metabolite that
supports muscle health by reducing protein breakdown, preserving lean tissue,
and aiding recovery during periods of physical stress or inactivity.
AppleActiv® (3% Ursolic Acid) – A whole-food antioxidant
source standardized to 3% ursolic acid, a triterpenoid shown to modulate muscle
atrophy-related gene expression and improve mobility and activity levels in
aging dogs, as demonstrated in clinical studies.
Colostrum or Salibra® – Delivers immune and growth factors
that help support tissue repair, maintain cellular resilience, and promote
recovery, especially following physical strain or during aging
Ideal For:
- Senior
dogs with age-related muscle loss - Post-surgery
or rehabilitating dogs - Active
or working breeds requiring recovery support - Dogs
on weight management or strength-building regimens
K9 BioActives Difference
The Right Omega 3's
EPA and DHA are the specific omega-3s that most dogs could benefit from adding to their diet.
The reason is that many dog foods on the market, even those that advertise the omega 6 to 3 ratio, often contain high levels of the omega-3 fatty acid Alpha Linoleic Acid (ALA) from ingredients like Flaxseed or, less often, Chia Seeds.
While ALA is an essential fatty acid, it does not have the same biological effects as EPA and DHA. Furthermore, the conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is very low in dogs and almost non-existent in cats. (Humans are by no means good at it either, with some variations based on genetics.)
This is why fish oil and fish consumption are commonly recommended for multiple health conditions in dogs, cats, and humans; because the amount of EPA and DHA is more important than the omega 6 to 3 Ratio, and most of the health benefits are from EPA and DHA, not ALA.
To illustrate this, a 5 to 1 Omega 6 to 3 Ratio, where a large portion of the omega 3s are ALA, is very different than a 5 to 1 Omega 6 to 3 Ratio, where a decent amount of the omega 3s are EPA and DHA.
Chemical Form (Bioavailability)
Most of the Fish and Algae oils on the market have an ethyl ester backbone; while significantly cheaper to produce than Polar (Phospholipids & Glycolipids) or Neutral (Triglyceride & Wax Ester), ethyl-ester has the lowest absorption rate.
What makes our Algae Oil superior is that the EPA is mostly comprised of polar lipids (phospholipids and glycolipids). Meanwhile, DHA is in its natural triglyceride form.
The research to date demonstrates the superiority of polar lipids at lowering blood triglycerides and having a greater impact on the omega-3 index than ethyl ester (Most Common) triglycerides and re-esterified triglycerides.
Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators (SPMs) and Plasmalogens
Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators (SPMs) play a crucial role in resolving inflammation and promote healing, while Plasmalogens, play a vital role in maintaining cell membrane integrity and fluidity, while also providing protection against oxidative stress.
EPA and DHA
Many algae oils only contain the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, while there are a few Algae oils that contain both EPA and DHA; this the result of mutagenic breeding of Schizochytrium spp. to produce EPA.
Mutagenic Breeding has two benefits for the company
- Allows them to still claim Non-GMO
- Avoids the regulatory burden that comes with Genetic Modification.
We feel this is deceptive to consumers who strive to avoid foods that have been genetically altered, and while DHA is a wonderful addition, ideally, we would like to add both EPA and DHA.
Natural Antioxidants
One of the first things you might notice about our algal oil compared to those sold by other companies is the color, and that is due to presences of natural antioxidants, namely Chlorophyll, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin
Algal Omega's FAQ
Dosing
For Foods Less than .5% EPA & DHA
Difference Between Our Algae Oil and Krill Oil
While we do sell krill, we opted for algae oil instead of krill oil. While we love that krill and krill oil contains Astaxanthin, our Algae oil does contain a higher percentage of polar lipids. Additionally, it presents a comparable option for
- Dogs that are allergic or sensitive to fish or Krill.
- Owners who can't tolerate the smell of Fish or Krill Oil.
Why Capsules and not a pump, flip top, dropper, cap etc?
While those packaging options do offer a level of convenience, they aren't a good option for storing the oil. Each time you go to add it to the food, you introduce oxygen to the oil, and the whole point of adding omega 3s is the health benefits.
Introducing oxygen to the oil speeds up the rate at which it turns rancid, at least partially defeating the whole point of giving it in the first place. This is why when you first start giving fish oil from a bottle, they love it, and over time, they lose interest or might refuse to consume it. While there are some airless pumps out there, they would result in a price increase, and we would rather go with capsule and make it more affordable.
Cost
Although our algae oil may appear pricier, this is because other brands often add cheaper ingredients like flaxseed (ALA) hempseed oil (LA, and ALA), or Ahi Flower (SDA).
When you look at the actual EPA and DHA content, our price is comparable, especially when factoring in that our EPA comes in polar lipid form, and our DHA is in triglyceride form, not ethyl ester.
Addressing
The Marine Lipid Shortage
Our animals would ideally consume more EPA & DHA, and ideally, so would all of us. The one saving grace for the ecosystem is that most people (68% of all US adults, and 95% of childbearing age women) and our animals are not consuming anywhere close to the recommended amount. While more expensive right now, the cost should eventually go down, and it needs to if algae oil is going to be part of the solution to help address the fact that the world's waterways can't provide enough EPA and DHA for everyone in the world let alone of Canine and Feline Companions.