Peek Behind the Curtain: How VAXA Technologies Powers ÖRLÖ Nutrition’s Omega-3 & Spirulina

Posted on December 23, 2025

What if your daily supplements didn’t just support your health — but also reflected a better way of feeding the world?

That future was recently spotlighted on a global stage in Revolutionizing Sustainable Farming, an episode of Infinite Explorer with Hannah Fry [see clip below], produced and released by National Geographic UK. In Iceland, mathematician and science communicator Hannah Fry explores how microalgae can transform waste carbon into nourishment — offering a powerful vision for the future of sustainable food.

At the heart of this innovation is VAXA Technologies — and ÖRLÖ Nutrition is the consumer-facing brand that brings this breakthrough directly to you.

The Science Behind ÖRLÖ: VAXA Technologies

VAXA Technologies is a food-technology company based in Iceland, focused on reimagining how nutrition is produced in a climate-constrained world. Rather than relying on soil, oceans, or industrial agriculture, VAXA uses a patented Energy-to-Food (E2F) system that converts renewable energy and captured carbon dioxide into nutrient-dense microalgae.

This system:

Uses clean geothermal and renewable energy
Captures carbon dioxide as a growth input
Grows algae indoors in a pristine, controlled environment
Is designed to be carbon-negative

ÖRLÖ Nutrition exists to translate this advanced food-system innovation into simple, effective supplements that support everyday wellbeing.

Why Microalgae Are the Future of Nutrition

Microalgae are among the most efficient and nutrient-dense organisms on the planet. Unlike traditional crops or fish-based supplements, algae require:

No arable land
No pesticides or herbicides
No ocean harvesting
No freshwater depletion

As highlighted in the Infinite Explorer episode, every part of the algae can be used — dramatically reducing waste while maximizing nutrition.

This isn’t just sustainable. It’s regenerative.

Clean Omega-3, Straight From the Source

Most omega-3 supplements come from fish oil. But fish don’t create omega-3s — algae do.

ÖRLÖ’s Active Omega-3s are sourced directly from microalgae, where omega-3s begin in nature. By going straight to the source, we avoid the environmental and quality concerns of fish oil while delivering a cleaner, more effective omega-3. Our algae are grown through photosynthesis using renewable energy — not manufactured sugars or energy-intensive fermentation processes.

What that means for your body:

Omega-3s in their natural polar lipid form
Up to 3× better absorption than standard fish oil
No fishy burps or aftertaste
Smaller, easier-to-swallow capsules

And because ÖRLÖ’s algae are grown in a controlled environment indoors, our omega-3s are free from heavy metals, microplastics, and ocean pollutants — concerns that increasingly affect conventional fish oils.

Spirulina for Daily Energy and Cellular Support

Spirulina is one of nature’s most powerful whole-food nutrients, prized for its ability to support energy, endurance, and cellular health.

ÖRLÖ’s Icelandic Ultra Spirulina helps support:

Natural energy and stamina
Antioxidant and immune defenses
Cellular nourishment and resilience
Daily nutrient sufficiency

Grown using VAXA’s clean, controlled cultivation system, our spirulina is pure, bioactive, and carefully protected from contamination. Unlike spirulina grown in open ponds, it contains a naturally occurring, bioavailable form of vitamin B12. Vegan and toxin-free, ÖRLÖ spirulina supports everyday energy and wellbeing — without compromise.

Turning Climate Solutions Into Personal Wellness

What Infinite Explorer with Hannah Fry makes clear is that innovation can do more than reduce harm — it can actively create benefit.

VAXA Technologies’ Energy-to-Food system transforms carbon emissions into nourishment. ÖRLÖ Nutrition brings that nourishment into your daily routine.

Every capsule represents: