There is quite the buzz in the health community about the benefits of choosing Krill oil over fish oil. Both supplements provide essential omega 3 fatty acids that play a crucial role in heart and brain health, but is one better than the other?
Research is discovering that, yes indeed, Krill oil far exceeds fish oil in absorption and potency of antioxidants. Krill also contains astaxanthin that protects you from ultraviolet light and UV induced skin damage. The omega 3 fats (such as DHA and EPA) in fish oil are found in the triglyceride form, whereas in Krill oil it is found in a double chain phospholipid structure, which is the structure that is found in the fats in our cell walls, making it more readily absorbed into our system. Krill oil also contains vitamins D, A, E and canthaxanthin (a potent anti-oxidant).
Here is a great article from Dr. Mercola "Why Fish Oil is NOT the Best Omega-3 Source". A great place to find facts about Krill is at Krillfacts.org . I made the switch, but do your own research and decide for yourself which supplement is right for you.
I have been taking fish oil supplements for a few years and have heard of the superiority of krill oil to regular fish oil. I'll be switching to that when current fish oil runs out.
ReplyDeleteGood post Amee, Thanks.
Thank you, Anthony! I have been taking them recently and I love that they are tasteless with no fishy burps. :)
ReplyDeleteIf krill is filled with Vitamin D, A and E, how do you find it compares to Fermented Cod Liver Oil?
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ReplyDeleteSandra, that is a great question! I haven't personally supplemented with Fermented Cod Liver Oil, but I would like to give it a try. Some folks take both Krill Oil and Fermented Cod Liver Oil together. I have heard great things about the Green Pastures Butter/CLO blend. Have you tried this one? It is made as a whole food supplement with minimal processing...very good quality. It's very popular with the Paleo eaters. I think there are great benefits with both oils.
ReplyDeleteI don't eat fish oil because it is an isolated polyunsaturated fat, and most Americans are way unbalanced in their Omega 6 and Omega 3 ratios. Plus I don't trust the processing for a lot of these fish oil brands. I've heard that Green Pastures Cod Liver Oil blend is the best, and it comes in different flavors to help you get it down!
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