Algae oil is made from organisms called microalgae. These tiny organisms are fermented in tanks and fed sugar to rapidly increase their weight, then pressed to extract the oil using a process similar to that used for olive oil.
According to the Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, cooking oil from algae is high in omega-9 monounsaturated fats, which help fight inflammation and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), algal oil contains oleic acid - an omega-9 fatty acid, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Algae oil is better than canola oil and other seed oils, says Dr. Chiasson, a medical doctor from Canada. Because seed oils are higher in omega-6, a type of polyunsaturated fat that can lead to inflammation, which is linked to a number of health problems, including arthritis, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and stroke.
Nutritionist Samantha Heller (USA) said that cooking oil from algae is one of many types of oils with healthy fats that should be added to the diet.
