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How much better is krill oil than fish?

Krill Oil vs Fish Oil

Much like fish oil, krill oil contains both of the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), however unlike fish oil, these two fats are bonded together in a different form. EPA and DHA in normal fish oil are found in triglyceride form. On the other hand, in krill oil, EPA and DHA are linked together in a double chain phospholipid form (this is the same form that is found in the human body).

The double chain phospholipid form found in krill oil allows for much more efficient absorption in the body and are utilized by components of the cell much easier. In addition, astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant is found in krill oil. Along with astaxanthin, krill oil contains phosphatidylcholine, canthaxanthin (another potent antioxidant), vitamin E, D and A. When the antioxidant properties of krill oil vs fish oil were tested using ORAC, krill oil was found to be 48x more potent than normal fish oil.

A study that compared krill oil and fish oil exclusively found that krill oil was more effective at reducing bad cholesterol, raising good cholesterol and reducing blood sugar. Many other fish oil benefits are similar to that of krill oil, such as reductions in inflammation and treatment in mental illness.

One interesting difference between krill oil vs fish oil is that krill oil does not produce the fish oil side effect of fish burps. This is due to the very fast absorption rate of krill oil and the high antioxidant levels. It has been said that overall, krill oil has less side effects than fish oil, however if you have a shrimp or shell fish allergy, it is advisable to use krill oil with caution and/ or consult with your physician before taking krill oil.

The Downside to Krill Oil

The one apparent downside of krill oil is the price. A company known as Neptune Technologies holds the patent for the krill oil extraction process. Expect to pay at least 2-3 times more than regular fish oil.

Besides the price factor, krill oil seems to be a “super fish oil” of sorts, with benefits similar or exceeding those of regular fish oil.
 
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