A Dietary SupplementA Douglas Laboratories Caplique capsule is a liquid-filled, two piece capsule sealed with a band.Chia/Echium Omega-3 Capliques provide a unique vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids from Chia (Salvia hispanica) and Echium (Echium plantagineum) seed oils. Chia seed has been consumed for hundreds of years by Native Americans in the American Southwest and Mexico and is well regarded for its nutritional benefits. Echium oil provides a significant source of stearidonic acid (SDA), which is more easily converted to longer chain fatty acids compared with alpha-linolenic acid. This Caplique also contains astaxanthin, a carotenoid that has been shown to help support numerous health functions.