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Everything you want to know about Krill Oil

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fish oil โ€“ from oily fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel.
  • Krill oil โ€“ from tiny shrimp-like crustaceans (krill) that live in Antarctic waters.

Form of omega-3:

  • Fish oil โ€“ omega-3s mostly in triglyceride or ethyl ester form.
  • Krill oil โ€“ omega-3s mostly in phospholipid form.

๐Ÿ“Œ Why it matters: phospholipid form is easier for your body to absorb and integrate into cell membranes.

Extra nutrient:

  • Krill oil contains astaxanthin โ€“ a powerful antioxidant that makes it naturally reddish and helps protect the oil from spoiling.
  • Fish oil usually does not have this antioxidant (but NFO add vitamin E to prevent oxidation).

Absorption and dosage

  • Krill oilโ€™s phospholipid form means you might need less to get the same effect.
  • Fish oil works too, but may require a slightly higher dose to match blood omega-3 levels.

Taste and burps

  • Krill oil tends to have fewer fishy burps because of its chemical structure and smaller dose.
  • Fish oil burps are common unless itโ€™s a high-quality, deodorized version.

In short:

Both give you EPA and DHA (the same omega-3s your brain, heart, and cells love), but krill oil delivers them in a more โ€œready-to-useโ€ package with an extra antioxidant bonus. Fish oil is more affordable and well-researched, but may need higher doses and oxidizes easier.

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