I found this question very interesting since I've seen various Krill supplements while I'm shopping at Costco, and then see Fish Oil right next to it for half the price and double the servings. Is Krill really that good that it's worth the price difference?
So I went on-line and looked up various studies and other information on Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil (several threads on here too). I just wanted to share what I found, and see if anyone is wondering the same thing or has other insights.
Right now I'm taking 1,000mg Krill oil, 500mg AM and 500mg PM. I used to take 10,000-15,000mg Fish Oil.
Any thoughts on adding Krill as a staple supplement?
I also heard it's actually best to take Krill WITH Fish Oil so you can get the benefits of Krill and optimum EPA/DHA doses. Any thoughts on this?
Benefits of Krill vs. Fish Oil (from my limited research)
0. No fish burps, ever.
1. Guaranteed Purity - no PCB or heavy metals due to Krill only eating algae and not other fish.
2. Better Absorption - DHA/EPA in Krill is attached as a phsospholipid (the kind in your cells), and so it absorbs more readily as opposed to regular fish oil.
3. Contains a Strong Antioxidant Astaxanthin - Research has shown a lot of good effects, including accelerated fat burning, greater fat loss, and enhanced endurance. Astaxanthin protects the system that transports fat into the mitochondria of muscle cells (also the system carnitine is involved in, good for stacking).
4. Better Cholesterol Support - Krill has been shown to reduce cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels in rats given krill oil for six weeks as compared to those just getting fish oil (35% reduction for cholesterol vs. 20%, and 20% reduction for triglycerides vs. 10%). So basically twice as effective.
5. Reduces Symptoms of PMS - Got some Krill for my wife, she appreciated the thought, I appreciated the effects!
6. Renewable Source - largest bio-mass in the ocean, no chance of over-harvesting (Capt. Planet would be proud).
7. Others?
So I went on-line and looked up various studies and other information on Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil (several threads on here too). I just wanted to share what I found, and see if anyone is wondering the same thing or has other insights.
Right now I'm taking 1,000mg Krill oil, 500mg AM and 500mg PM. I used to take 10,000-15,000mg Fish Oil.
Any thoughts on adding Krill as a staple supplement?
I also heard it's actually best to take Krill WITH Fish Oil so you can get the benefits of Krill and optimum EPA/DHA doses. Any thoughts on this?
Benefits of Krill vs. Fish Oil (from my limited research)
0. No fish burps, ever.
1. Guaranteed Purity - no PCB or heavy metals due to Krill only eating algae and not other fish.
2. Better Absorption - DHA/EPA in Krill is attached as a phsospholipid (the kind in your cells), and so it absorbs more readily as opposed to regular fish oil.
3. Contains a Strong Antioxidant Astaxanthin - Research has shown a lot of good effects, including accelerated fat burning, greater fat loss, and enhanced endurance. Astaxanthin protects the system that transports fat into the mitochondria of muscle cells (also the system carnitine is involved in, good for stacking).
4. Better Cholesterol Support - Krill has been shown to reduce cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels in rats given krill oil for six weeks as compared to those just getting fish oil (35% reduction for cholesterol vs. 20%, and 20% reduction for triglycerides vs. 10%). So basically twice as effective.
5. Reduces Symptoms of PMS - Got some Krill for my wife, she appreciated the thought, I appreciated the effects!
6. Renewable Source - largest bio-mass in the ocean, no chance of over-harvesting (Capt. Planet would be proud).
7. Others?