I’ve heard that krill oil is a better source of omega-3s than fish oil. Should I try it?
Yes! Research suggests that the absorption rate for the omega-3 fatty acids in krill oil is 10 to 15 times higher than it is for standard fish oil. Plus, krill oil’s antioxidant capacity is up to 48 times greater than that of fish oil.
This combination of antioxidant potency and improved bioavailability adds up to major health boons: Early studies have found that krill oil’s antioxidant capacity is up to 48 times greater than that of fish oil.
This combination of antioxidant potency and improved bioavailability adds up to major health boons: Early studies have found that krill oil can reduce joint pain by 29 percent in two weeks, lower heart-harming LDL cholesterol levels by 34 percent in six weeks and improve mental focus by 49 percent in three months. And while krill oil hasn’t been the subject of as many weight-loss studies as fish oil has, animal trials have revealed that krill oil can switch on fat burning genes and dial down the production of hunger hormones. My recommendation: Take 500 mg of krill oil daily.
