🌱 Algal Oil DHA: T-Oil vs. S-Oil

Key Differences in Source, Composition & Use

1. Source and Algal Strains

• T-oil: Extracted from Crypthecodinium cohnii (dinoflagellate)

  • Complex production, low yield → higher cost

• S-oil: Derived from Schizochytrium sp.

  • Short fermentation (~49 hrs), high yield, cost-efficient

2. Compositional Properties

DHA Purity

• T-oil: ≥40%, fewer impurities

• S-oil: 30–35%

EPA Content

• T-oil: ≤0.1% (nearly EPA-free)

• S-oil: 1–3% EPA (meets standards, caution for sensitive groups)

Antioxidant Capacity & Appearance

• T-oil: Natural carotenoids, strong oxidation resistance, amber-colored

• S-oil: Pale gold/light green, may form sediment over time

3. Target Users

• T-oil: Best for pregnant women, infants, toddlers

  • Zero EPA, high safety, infant-nutrition compliant

• S-oil: Best for children, adolescents, adults, elderly

  • Provides EPA, supports cardiovascular health

4. Cost & Market Applications

• T-oil: 1.5–2× higher cost, used in premium maternal/child products

• S-oil: More affordable, widely applied (e.g., infant formula, general supplements)

⚠️ Note: Color differences (amber vs. pale gold/green) do not reflect quality—composition and algal strain are more important.

✅ Summary Recommendations

• Infants & Pregnant Women → Choose T-oil (safety + purity).

• Children, Adults & Elderly → Choose S-oil (balance of efficacy + affordability).