According to the Centers for Disease Control, 57.6% of adults consume nutritional supplements, which have significant environmental impacts. One popular supplement, Omega-3 oils, is responsible for the decline of krill in the Southern Ocean and overfishing of pelagic fish. Orlo Nutrition, an Icelandic company, is growing algae to produce Omega-3 and related supplements, eliminating the need to harvest krill or fish.
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We recently spoke with Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau about the environmental impact of Omega-3 oil production. Orlo Nutrition’s production facilities in Iceland use renewable energy and CO2 captured from the sky to feed its algae, resulting in a methylated form of vitamin B12. This sustainable approach to supplement production has the potential to revolutionize the food and nutrition industry and reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based plastics.
You can learn more about Orlo Nutrition at https://orlonutrition.com/ and save 10% on your first order when you use the discount code “Earth911” at checkout.
