With increasing demand for omega3 fatty acid supplements, more and more options are available to compensate for the deficiency of these essential fats. One of the most talked about alternatives is krill oil capsules. However, are these soft gels really effective or are they just hyped? Let’s find out.
Krill oil capsules contain oil derived from krill, a shrimp-like crustacean found in ocean waters. Like fish oil, these capsules are also rich in omega-three fatty acids of the DHA and EPA type. Therefore, its consumption increases the levels of DHA in the body.
More DHA means, reduced neurobehavioral symptoms like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, etc., better memory, controlled body inflammation cycle, reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, lower cholesterol levels, and the list goes on.
Krill oil capsules contain oil in the form of phospholipids, which are more easily absorbed by the body compared to the triglyceride form (most commercially available fish supplements contain oil in the triglyceride form).
In addition, krill oil is pure and contains less amounts of toxins compared to supplements made from salmon, mackerel, tuna, etc. This is because krill is very small (1 to 6 centimeters long) and therefore contains very less contamination. Besides being low in toxins, they also have lower amounts of DHA. This means that you will have to consume a relatively large amount of gels compared to high DHA fish capsules.
Also, krill supplements are quite expensive. Your single bottle typically costs you around $ 30 and has only 9% DHA content. On the other hand, fish supplements cost $ 20 and have more than 25% DHA per softgel.
Another fact that you should know is that because there is no control over the commercial killing of krill and being at the bottom of the food chain, it also has an ecological impact.
Now that you know the positives and negatives of krill oil capsules, do some more research on the internet and then make the right choice.
Personally, I think krill oil capsules don’t come close to high-quality fish supplements. My family and I have been taking hoki tuna fish oil supplements that have undergone molecular distillation to ensure all harmful chemicals are removed. My supplement has 280mg of DHA per 1000mg of softgel and costs me less than $ 17 per bottle.
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