Krill oil is absorbed better than fish oil.

What is krill oil?

Krill is a collective term for small, shrimp-like marine invertebrates belonging to the order Euphausiacea. They serve as a food source for various fish species, such as herring. Krill oil is the oil obtained from krill.

Krill oil vs fish oil

Krill oil and fish oil contain the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, but there is still a difference. Fish oil consists of fats, or in other words, triglycerides. Krill oil contains phospholipids (including sn2-DHA-LPC), which are better absorbed by the body than the triglycerides from fish. As a result, the fatty acids (indicated as the blue line in the image below) can be absorbed more effectively.

Improved blood values

In a study involving 120 subjects with mildly elevated LDL or triglycerides in their blood, the subjects were divided into four groups, including a placebo group, a fish oil group, and krill oil groups with different dosages. This study lasted 90 days.

From the data above, it can be concluded that there was no change in the placebo group. Blood values did improve with 3 grams of fish oil and with a low krill oil intake. The dose of 2-3 grams of krill oil was even more effective. That dose increased HDL by 55-60 percent and lowered LDL by 37-39 percent. Triglyceride concentration decreased by 27-28 percent. All effects of the group with 2-3 grams of krill oil were statistically significant.

Recommended dosage

To achieve the same results as the study, it is recommended to take a daily dose of 2-3 grams for the first 90 days. After that, 0.5 grams of krill oil per day is sufficient to maintain the correct blood values and even improve them slightly.

More benefits of krill oil

Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 fatty acids and the action of DHA and EPA, krill oil can help with:

• Cardiovascular diseases
• High LDL cholesterol
• Premature aging
• Alzheimer's and dementia
• Insulin insensitivity
• Type 2 diabetes
• Multiple sclerosis
• Lupus
• Rheumatoid
• Arthritis
• Crohn's disease
• Psoriasis
• PMS
• Depression
• Mood swings
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Violent behavior
• Fear
• Joint pain
• Insomnia
• Prevention of colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer