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Krill Oil

Also known as: Euphausiacea superba

Overview

Krill oil is an oil that is derived from krill; it contains the same two fatty acids that Fish Oil contains (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, or EPA, and Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA). However, a large portion of the EPA and DHA in krill is in the form of a phospholipid, with a phosphate group on the end of the fatty acid. This results in higher bioavailability (rate of absorption) of krill oil, and thus the same effects of Fish Oil can be seen with Krill Oil but at a lower dose.

Benefits

Krill oil is a mixture of fatty acids high in EPA and DHA (fish oil fatty acids) in the form of phospholipids, mostly as phosphatidylcholine; it appears to be better absorbed than fish oil, may be more cardioprotective, and has some unique (unexplored) fat burning effects.

How it works

Krill Oil is most often used for Joints & Bones. It is linked to 9 conditions and outcomes, including improvements in osteoarthritis, high cholesterol, and other health issues. The benefits include moderate improvement in arthritis symptoms, decrease in C-Reactive Protein (CRP), and improvements in functionality in elderly or injured individuals.

Side effects

Supplementation of Krill oil tends to be in the range of 1-3g daily (overall oil weight), which has been used in the clinical trials of krill oil supplementation. If supplementing in accordance with the omega-3 content, the omega-3 content that is supplemented from krill oil should be equal to approximately 2/3 that used with basic fish oil supplementation to account for the increased absorption. If one were to normally supplement 1000mg EPA plus DHA, then 660mg of EPA and DHA from krill oil would be equivalent.

Dosage

The text does not provide specific side effects, safety concerns, or contraindications for krill oil.

FAQs

Can krill oil improve knee pain?

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, krill oil had no effect on knee pain, knee stiffness, or blood lipids but did improve knee physical function in participants with knee pain or knee osteoarthritis.

Does krill oil improve exercise recovery?

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Krill oil for skin health?

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Fishing for relief: Krill oil for knee pain in osteoarthritis?

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Krill oil improves cholesterol and triglycerides?

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Supplements Containing Krill Oil

Ultra Omega Krill Oil by GNC
73

Ultra Omega Krill Oil

GNC

Score: 73/100
Fish Oil +Krill by GNC Triple Strength
83

Fish Oil +Krill

GNC Triple Strength

Score: 83/100
Omega-3 Krill Oil 300 mg by Schiff MegaRed
75

Omega-3 Krill Oil 300 mg

Schiff MegaRed

Score: 75/100
Krill Essentials Cardio Krill Oil by Twinlab
83

Krill Essentials Cardio Krill Oil

Twinlab

Score: 83/100
Triple Strength Red Krill Oil 1000 mg by Nature's Bounty
63

Triple Strength Red Krill Oil 1000 mg

Nature's Bounty

Score: 63/100
Krill Oil 500 mg by Vitabase
83

Krill Oil 500 mg

Vitabase

Score: 83/100
Azantis Premium Krill Oil Formula by Bronson Laboratories
70

Azantis Premium Krill Oil Formula

Bronson Laboratories

Score: 70/100
Krill Oil 500 mg by Bronson Laboratories
83

Krill Oil 500 mg

Bronson Laboratories

Score: 83/100

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