Here's why you should take krill oil instead of fish oil.
Been getting this question a lot in the DMs.
Let's take a look at why krill oil is a superior omega-3 supplement.
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Been getting this question a lot in the DMs.
Let's take a look at why krill oil is a superior omega-3 supplement.
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@BowTiedBull
Most omega-3 supplements are made from fish oil that is extracted from the tissue of fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel.
Krill oil comes from tiny crustaceans that resemble shrimp. Most krill oil is sourced from Antarctic krill and is rich in DHA and EPA.
Krill oil comes from tiny crustaceans that resemble shrimp. Most krill oil is sourced from Antarctic krill and is rich in DHA and EPA.
Unlike fish oil, krill oil contains a powerful antioxidant called astaxanthin which helps krill oil resist oxidation, among other things. It also contains phospholipids which play an important role in giving krill oil its superior qualities.
Here are a few more differences:
Here are a few more differences:
1. Bioavailability
30-65% of krill oil is phospholipids. This makes it better able to pass through the intestinal wall and be directly incorporated into cell membranes.
30-65% of krill oil is phospholipids. This makes it better able to pass through the intestinal wall and be directly incorporated into cell membranes.
Fish oil consists mostly of triglycerides, large molecules that need to be hydrolyzed by lipase enzymes before they can be transported into the cell. This makes fish oil more difficult for your body to absorb than krill oil.
Studies show that you need far less krill oil to get the same effects as fish oil -- up to 63% less.
So don't just compare the amount of DHA & EPA listed on the labels. It's about WHAT you put into your body, not always HOW MUCH.
So don't just compare the amount of DHA & EPA listed on the labels. It's about WHAT you put into your body, not always HOW MUCH.
2. Effect on brain health
Omega-3's are v. important for brain health. Phospholipids act as chemical messengers in the brain, making krill oil easier for your brain to absorb & use.
Research shows that krill supports cognitive function & neuro-regeneration better than fish oil.
Omega-3's are v. important for brain health. Phospholipids act as chemical messengers in the brain, making krill oil easier for your brain to absorb & use.
Research shows that krill supports cognitive function & neuro-regeneration better than fish oil.
3. Effect on inflammation
Studies in mice have shown that krill oil "significantly reduces cytokine levels" more than fish oil. Cytokines have been linked to persistent pain and inflammation in the body.
Studies in mice have shown that krill oil "significantly reduces cytokine levels" more than fish oil. Cytokines have been linked to persistent pain and inflammation in the body.
4. Effect on heart health
Research suggests that krill oil is more effective than fish oil at reducing blood glucose, LDL, and triglycerides.
Long-term consumption of krill oil has also been shown to help regulate blood lipid levels.
Research suggests that krill oil is more effective than fish oil at reducing blood glucose, LDL, and triglycerides.
Long-term consumption of krill oil has also been shown to help regulate blood lipid levels.
Because it is sourced from the Antarctic ocean and because it is low on the food chain, krill oil is generally free of toxins and heavy metals.
Many sources of fish oil are higher on the food chain and are sourced from toxic environments and can contain mercury & other toxins.
Many sources of fish oil are higher on the food chain and are sourced from toxic environments and can contain mercury & other toxins.
Krill oil is a natural blood thinner, so be careful and talk to your doctor if you are currently on prescription blood thinners.
Krill oil may also trigger shellfish allergies.
Krill oil may also trigger shellfish allergies.
There you have it.
Krill oil is superior in many ways to fish oil and I recommend that everyone add it to their daily stack to support heart, brain, joint, and total-body health.
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Krill oil is superior in many ways to fish oil and I recommend that everyone add it to their daily stack to support heart, brain, joint, and total-body health.
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