Krill oil
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Krill oil comes from small crustaceans in the Southern Ocean and provides omega-3 fatty acids in phospholipid form. Here you will find krill oil supplements in several strengths.
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What is krill oil?
Krill are small, shrimp-like crustaceans that live in huge swarms in the Southern Ocean. The oil made from them contains the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Part of it is bound to phospholipids, whereas fish oil contains omega-3 mainly as triglycerides. Krill oil also naturally contains astaxanthin, a red carotenoid that gives the oil its typical colour.
Krill oil or fish oil?
- Krill oil: omega-3 partly as phospholipids, natural astaxanthin, usually smaller capsules but less EPA and DHA per capsule.
- Fish oil: a higher omega-3 concentration per capsule is possible, available as oil or capsules.
Which source you choose depends on your preferences, the amount of omega-3 you want and the price per serving.
Our range
- NOW Foods: Krill Oil with 500 mg and 1000 mg (Double Strength) and Krill & CoQ10 with coenzyme Q10.
- Doctor's Best Real Krill with 350 mg.
- Jarrow Formulas Krill Oil.
- Osavi Super Krill Oil with 1180 mg.
- Zein Pharma Krill Oil Antarctic with 500 mg, KIKI Health Krill Oil with 590 mg, OstroVit Krill Oil and Dorian Yates DY LIFE Krill Oil.
What to look for
- EPA and DHA per serving: the milligram figure on the front usually refers to the whole krill oil, not to the omega-3 fatty acids.
- Phospholipids and astaxanthin: good labels state both values.
- Origin: Antarctic krill, ideally with details on sustainable fishing.
- Allergies: krill is a crustacean, so krill oil is not suitable if you have a shellfish allergy.
Follow the dose on the label. If you take medicines or are pregnant, ask your doctor first. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet.
Frequently asked questions
Why is krill oil red?
The red colour comes from the naturally present astaxanthin, a carotenoid from the krill's food.
Are krill oil capsules smaller than fish oil capsules?
Often, yes. But they usually contain less EPA and DHA per capsule, so compare the amount per serving.
What does "Double Strength" mean?
The capsule contains twice as much krill oil as the same brand's standard version, for example 1000 mg instead of 500 mg.