Nutritional Outlook: Omega-3 fish and plant sources: Can plant-based omega-3s only grow at fish oil’s expense?

Natures Crops International first launched in 2015. Ahiflower is NCI’s branded specialty omega seed oil (Buglossoides arvensis). Company founder and CEO Andrew Hebard refers to Ahiflower as the “first true multi-omega, analogous to the multivitamin category” and one that “offers a rich, single-plant source” of omega-3s ALA and stearidonic acid (SDA), omega-6 fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA), and omega-9 fatty acid oleic acid (OA).

Ahiflower was first introduced primarily in supplement form, but today, there have been “over 100 brands launching products containing Ahiflower oil in all categories of nutritional supplementation and/or foods/beverages around the world, including animal supplements.” This includes supplement brands like Wiley’s Finest, doTERRA, and even Sports Illustrated Nutrition.