There are more than 10 researched krill oil health benefits, which you can explore in the list below. WellWise has studied the krill oil research, and we discuss detailed reviews of the clinical studies on dedicated krill oil benefit pages. Links to these krill oil research pages are presented below.
The observed krill oil health benefits are thought to be a result of several factors:
omega-3s (DHA & EPA)
phospholipids, which put the EPA and DHA omegas in a high-absorption form, and
Phospholipids are key building blocks for each cell membrane, and are critical to our health because the membrane determines what goes into the cell (nutrients as well as toxins), and what comes out. The main beneficial function of omega 3s (EPA/DHA) is that they dramatically change the quality of our cell membranes. In order to gain the benefit of the omega-3s, they must be converted to a phospholipid form. The benefit of krill oil versus fish oil is that 40 percent of the krill oil is bonded omega-3 phospholipid, which unlike fish oil omega-3s don’t need any conversion. Scientists continue to research krill oil because they believe the krill oil phospholipids hold the key to solving many serious health problems.
The main health conditions on which specific krill oil research has been focused cover four areas:
heart and cardio health (especially lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol)
joint health, including krill oil arthritis benefits and reduced pain killer use
women's health (PMS, for premenstrual syndrome and mood)
brain health (specifically ADHD, ADD, Alzheimer’s and dementia).
Top 10 krill oil benefits:
1. cardio krill oil benefits:
Krill oil’s heart and cardio benefits include:
Improve HDL (good cholesterol) by up to 59 percent.
Lower LDL (bad cholesterol) by up to 39 percent.
Lower triglycerides by up to 26 percent.
One study predicts that krill oil extends life expectancy by many years.
No one really wants to get old, and the omega-3s, phospholipids and antioxidants in krill oil can slow or prevent aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s.
One important research study showed in 2006 that the top 25 percent of seniors with the highest phospholipid DHA levels in their blood had a 47 percent lower risk of developingall-cause dementia. The scientists, who used data from the Framingham Heart Study, called this study result “significant.”
Brain health, including focus, memory, alertness and acuity are mostly driven by DHA omega 3 levels and anti-inflammatory antioxidants. DHA is an electrically charged fat molecule that is vitally important for our nervous systems. Our brain and nerve cells will not work well without DHA phospholipids. Neptune, one of the krill oil suppliers, is developing a krill oil brain drug using krill oil DHA and EPA.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is closely linked to DHA phospholipid levels in the brain. Most of the fat in the brain is exactly that: DHA phospholipid, and exactly as it is in krill oil.
Research shows that DHA phospholipids in the cell membrane are key to having sufficient serotonin receptors. Low blood serotonin levels are associated with depression. Whereas popular SSRI drugs such as Prozac and Zoloft increase the serotonin in the blood stream by blocking the break down by the liver, it is phospholipid DHA that can impact the serotonin uptake on a receptor level.
Krill oil is very effective at reducing elevated lipid and glucose levels, which is significant for managing diabetes. This is also associated with krill oil weight loss benefits. The high astaxanthin antioxidant levels in some krill oil brands are thought to be beneficial for controlling inflammation, including inflammation of the cardiovascular system, the brain and joints – all problems that diabetics have to manage. Recent research shows that obesity is related to a higher Alzheimer risk.
Skin health is to a large extent driven by the phospholipids and the fatty acids in the cell membranes. Dry skin is usually dead skin cells. It occurs when the cell membrane has lost its integrity. Though much research remains to be done on krill oil’s benefits for skin, there is much anecdotal evidence for the skin benefits of krill oil because the skin is so visible.
The eye, like the brain, contains mostly omega 3 phospholipids due to the many nerve endings there. In addition, the antioxidant in krill oil, astaxanthin, is present in large quantities in the eye. Astaxanthin is our natural protection against ultraviolet light (UV). Eyes are very sensitive to UV damage because the sensitive light sensors are so exposed. Several astaxanthin studies have been done for eye health.
Many optometrists recommend krill oil for dry eyes due to krill oil’s unique combination of astaxanthin and phospholipid DHA. Astaxantin levels in krill oil range from 0.1 mg to 12.0 mg per daily dose. Thus it is important to carefully read the labels and study the WellWise krill oil reviews.
Of course, as with all supplements, the benefits of krill oil or fish oil are dependent upon quality.
For instance, the amount of omega-3s stated on the krill oil label is sometimes not the actual amount the capsule contains. ConsumerLab.com recently released a review detailing some of these discrepancies. Several of the krill oil brands contained less of the omega-3s than the labels claimed. Of the 24 products tested, seven failed to pass due to such factors as spoilage. One product was found to have twice as much fish oil as krill oil, despite using the words "natural krill oil" in its name. Curiously, the major-selling brand of krill oil, Mega Red Krill Oil, was omitted entirely from the report. The ConsumerLab.com review is not available to the public. However, you can read more about krill oil brand review here.
The future looks bright for krill oil
As we have stated, omega-3s (in particular DHA and EPA) are a major component both of krill oil and fish oil. Omega-3s are probably the most researched dietary-supplement ingredient in the world. Thousands of studies have been conducted, which have demonstrated an enormous number of health benefits conferred by omega-3s.
To date, much more of this research has been conducted using fish oil as the source for omega-3s than krill oil. However, krill oil suppliers and makers of krill oil supplements are very excited about the future, and are pouring money and resources into clinical research on krill oil benefits to verify the health effects that users have reported anecdotally.
WellWise will publish more of these results as they are made available.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this krill oil forum is a public service of WellWise.org, and should not in any way substitute for the advice of a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended to constitute personal medical advice.
Comments:
#1 The environmental downside by using krill oil.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2011-02-06 16:05.
Hi, I did not take time to read all the comments so maybe someone has mentioned this already. We humans always think of our self and seems to forget Mother Nature. I agree with Dr. Weil. See text in italic below. I copied the text from his homepage. "The downside of getting your omega-3s from krilloil is the declining populations of these tiny marine creatures. Krill live in sea ice and are consumed in great quantity by whales. But as climate change and human activity warms the frigid polar waters, sea ice is melting, posing a danger to krill – and to whales and other marine mammals that eat them. Of course, you can always get your omega-3s from eating fish. To avoid mercury and other contaminants, go for sardines, herring, Alaskan black cod, and Alaskan sockeye salmon. Sockeye are all wild and, being less carnivorous, are less likely to contain environmental contaminants than other types of salmon. Even canned sockeye, available in most supermarkets, is a good source of omega-3s. Andrew Weil, M.D."Happy Natural Life Kristin Jensen
#2 Krill, whales and such
Submitted by James Townsend on Mon, 2011-02-07 14:09.
Thanks for your comment, Kristen. Actually, we've done a lot of research on this topic (krilloilsustainability), which you can read about elsewhere on the site. It appears that we are less in danger of running out of krill than we are of the other marine sources of omega-3s.The krillfishery is among the best and most carefully managed fisheries in the world, and other marine sources of omega-3s that Dr. Weil mentions, such as sardines and herring, are showing clear signs of declining populations. This year's catch of these species in Peruvian waters (the source for most of the fish oil supplements) is down nearly 50 percent. So far, the krill biomass in the Antarctic is fine. Only the tiniest fraction of the estimated biomass is being harvested by humans. Also important to note:Most of us don't think about whether a fish is farm raised or wild. Farm raised salmon gets its very color from being fed either synthetic astaxanthin or krill meal (which is naturally rich in this carotenoid), which is what the vast majority of the krill harvest is turned into: fish-farm food. Since omega-3s are so important for our health, we will begin to see a much more sustainable source of this nutrient becoming more prominent. Stay tuned, as we will be writing more about this soon.
#3 Buy krill oil?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2010-12-20 12:58.
I would like to try krilloil, but the prices are all over the place. My guess is that cheap krilloil is not as good as more expensive krilloil. And can you give some advice on where to buy krilloil, too?
#4 Buy krill oil?
Submitted by James Townsend on Mon, 2010-12-20 13:12.
Looks like you missed the links at the bottom of the above story. You can click here on krilloil reviews. We show you how to buy krilloil by reading the labels. And you're correct: cheap krill oil is something less than desirable. It usually doesn't contain the level of phospholipids that really define krilloil, make it so effective.
#5 krill oil for women?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2010-11-29 16:48.
I see that there's a comment above for krilloil for kids, but is there a special formulation of krilloil for women? Cyndi
#6 krill oil for women
Submitted by James Townsend on Mon, 2010-11-29 16:53.
I believe that Dr. Mercola is marketing such a formulation. However, recent research suggests that women's bodies are more efficient than men's at taking up the phospholipid-based omega-3s in krilloil, so it would seem that a special formulation is a little redundant ... probably more of a marketing ploy than something based in science. Hope that helps. James Townsend
#7 kril oil for women
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2010-11-05 09:29.
I read somewhere recently that women take up DHA and EPA omega 3 better than men. Is this true, and would this mean that krilloil is better for women than for men? Margaret
#8 What about krill oil for weight loss
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2010-11-02 11:22.
I could use some help.
#9 Couldn't we all?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2010-11-02 11:29.
Currently there are no published krilloil studies on weight loss, and if you've looked over WellWise.org you know we are big on science-based information about supplements. However, we can say with some assurance that krilloilbenefits include reduction in joint pain, which is often a complaint of those who are overweight. Also, krilloil studies have shown benefits in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides, which are usually a problem with overweight folks. Eating less, eating right and exercising frequently are the best things you can do for yourself. However, it can't hurt to take krilloil -- it may not help you lose weight, but it sure will help with a bunch of related things.
#10 Krill oil Studies or Krill Oil Reviews
Submitted by Martha on Thu, 2010-10-28 17:28.
I have read a lot about the health benefits of krilloil recently but there is so much information out there I get lost. Could anyone suggest a good red krilloil review or reliable source for a krilloil study. Also, are the differences between krilloil versus fish oil?
#11 krilloil reviews
Submitted by James Townsend on Fri, 2010-11-05 09:38.
You might have missed our krilloil review articles linked in the text above. We review the labels of krilloil brands, and what you should be looking for on them to know if you are getting genuine, pure krilloil. Basically, what defines Antarctic krilloil and its benefits is the phospholipid content. If it is listed as less than 400mg per dose, it is not really krilloil but probably fish oil. Schiff Mega Red KrillOil, what I believe you are referring to here, doesn't list phospholipid content on the label. See What to look for on a krill oil label, and Krilloil vs fish oil above. Editor in Chief
#12 Krill Oil Side Effects
Submitted by Julie81 on Wed, 2010-10-27 15:23.
I just found out I am pregnant. I am wondering if krilloil for women who are pregnant is dangerous. I take pure red krilloil right now. I think my krilloil dosage is 100mg a day. Should I be concerned about taking pure antarctic krilloil during my pregnancy?
#13 Krill Oil for Dogs
Submitted by Kerry on Wed, 2010-10-27 15:13.
I have heard that like humans, dogs benefit tremendously in health from taking omega-3 supplements like krilloil. Omega-3 helps dogs grow a shinier fur and ameliorate itchy scratchy skin. Would antarctic krilloil be an option of krilloil for dogs? I want to start giving my dog krill oil but I am not sure if pure krilloil is dangerous for dogs to take.
#14 krill oil & blood pressure
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2010-10-25 10:36.
I don't see anything in here about what krilloil can do about high blood pressure. Is there anything NKO can do to help with this?
#15 Perhaps ...
Submitted by James Townsend on Mon, 2010-10-25 10:46.
One krilloil study focused on reduction of cholesterol. Many researchers now believe that cholesterol is not really the cause of heart disease, but just an indicator of risk of heart disease. According to the American Heart Association high blood cholesterol doesn’t automatically lead to high blood pressure, but many of the same lifestyle habits that may increase blood cholesterol levels also may cause elevated blood pressure, such as a diet high in saturated fat. As we've said elsewhere on this site, the Western diet is way too high in saturated fats and omega-6s. Among the many krilloilbenefits: they dramatically increase the omega-3s in our system, bringing them more into balance. Finally, NKO is a brand of krilloil (Neptune KrillOil), but there are other brands from other krilloil suppliers. You can find more about the various brands and compare their contents here http://www.wellwise.org/krill-oil/krill-oil-reviews.
#16 krill oil & PMS?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2010-10-25 09:53.
What are the krilloilbenefits for women with PMS? I've had this problem for years and I would love to find a solution. Jesse
#17 krill oil for women
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2010-10-25 10:03.
Hi Jesse, I think you must've missed the section just above on PMS. This is one of the few completed krilloil studies showing some dramatic results. Take a look. Also, some more good news about krilloil for women: We just read a study done by one of the krill-oil suppliers -- Aker BioMarine -- that found that women appear to take up the omega-3s (and presumably other nutrients in krilloil) more efficiently than men.
#18 Krill oil or fish oil?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2010-10-18 10:04.
I've heard that much of the fish oil on the market, especially the cheaper stuff, is rancid and contaminated with heavy metals. But is krilloil any better for you than fish oil? It all comes out of the same ocean.
#19 Fish oil-krill oil dangers
Submitted by James Townsend on Mon, 2010-10-18 10:22.
Yes, some researchers have found that up to 50 percent of fish oil on grocery store shelves is rancid. Fish oil or krilloil will go bad when exposed to air and sunlight or fluorescent lights. This is why they should always be in dark glass bottles, never clear glass, or blister packs. Fish oilneeds to be refrigerated after opening a bottle, but krilloil should be stored at room temperature. Also, with fish oil or krilloil, it is better to buy them in small bottles or blister packs ... less chance of a leaker spoiling the whole batch. Krilloil naturally contains astaxanthin -- sometimes manufacturers add more of it, as well -- because it is a highly effective antioxidant, which dramatically slows down oxidation in krilloil. Fish oil can't begin to compete with this. The smaller and shorter lived the fish, the less heavy metals it will have taken in. If you compare tuna with salmon and krill, you will find more heavy metals by far in the larger, older fish. Therefore, there are fewer krilloil dangers, as far as heavy metals, than in these other species.
#20 krill oil and weight loss
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2010-10-06 10:25.
Is there any scientific evidence that krilloil helps in weight loss? I am desperate. Weight loss has been my biggest challenge, and if it can help I sure would go out and buy krilloil. Kimberly
#21 krill oil weight loss
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2010-10-25 09:45.
Weight loss has not yet been found as one of the benefits of krilloil. However, I just read that they have discovered that people who were taking krilloil in a clinical study shifted fat from the belly region to other parts of their bodies. That can't be a bad thing because lots of belly fat is associated with heart probs, etc.
#22 krill oil and weight loss
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2010-10-06 10:25.
Is there any scientific evidence that krilloil helps in weight loss? I am desperate. Weight loss has been my biggest challenge, and if it can help I sure would go out and buy krilloil. Kimberly
#23 Cardio Krill Oil Cholesterol
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2010-10-06 05:18.
I found this interesting krilloil review by Liz on the cardio krill oil forum about "what is krilloil?". The question was what's better for cardio health: krilloil or fish oil? She answered: There is a lot of fish oil research, and nobody will say anything bad about that. There are a few krill oilreviews that compare krilloil & fish oil. The biggest difference was observed in the cardio study about krilloil vs fish oil. The cholesterol benefits of krilloil vs fish oil when compared were: + Cardio LDL (bad cholesterol) FISH oil cholesterol: 5% better + Cardio LDL (bad cholesterol) KRILLoil cholesterol: 55% better Conclusion: krilloil is better than fish oil for cardio LDL cholesterol health. + Cardio HDL (good cholesterol) FISH oil cholesterol: 4% better + Cardio HDL (good cholesterol) KRILL oil cholesterol: 39% better Conclusion: krilloil is better than fish oil for cardio HDL cholesterol health.
#24 Thanks
Submitted by James Townsend on Tue, 2010-10-12 11:21.
I have been taking fish oil pills for many years now but I have heard a lot about pure Antarctic krilloil supplements lately. I have arthritis. Is there any krilloil dangers associated with my arthritis? Is pure krilloil better than fish oil when it comes to side effects? ~ Martha
#26 krill oil & fish oil arthritis benefits
Submitted by Joe53 on Tue, 2010-09-28 12:57.
Good for you that you have been taking fish oil for years, and that you're now considering Antarctic krilloil. I am not surprised that you are haring more about pure krilloil, because this supplement from the pure Antarctic waters is getting a lot of attention lately. The krillbenefitsfor arthritis are reviewed in a clinical study. The conclusion was that people who used krilloil: + had 29% less pain + had 20% less stiffness + used 32 less pain killers + had 23% better function Now, these are hard numbers for the arthritis benefits of krilloil.
Joe53
#27 Krill oil vs fish oil & arthritis
Submitted by Martha on Wed, 2010-09-29 08:59.
Are there any krilloil dangers associated with my arthritis?
#28 krill oil & fish oil arthritis benefits
Submitted by Joe53 on Wed, 2010-09-29 11:07.
No. You have to keep the general warnings on the krilloil supplement label in mind though. I would make the case that 32% less pain killer use for arthritis sufferers, is so much better than any krilloil danger. I mean that the side effects of using pain killers for arthritis is so much worse than any side effect of krilloil.
Joe53
#29 Krill oil vs fish oil & arthritis
Submitted by Martha on Wed, 2010-09-29 16:49.
And what about the side effects of krilloil when I compare with the side effects of fish oil? Can you tell me?
#30 krill oil & fish oil arthritis benefits
Submitted by Joe53 on Wed, 2010-09-29 17:11.
The side effects that the krilloil suppliers warn for are coagulation dangers. So when you use Coumadin or aspirin, you have to be extra careful with the blood thinning danger. If you bruise too easily when using krilloil or fish oil, then consult your doctor. It is always smart to talk with your doctor when using krilloil or fish oil supplements when on medication. I don't think there's a difference between krilloil & fish oil because the blood thinning is caused by the omega-3s, and that's in both krilloil & fish oil.
Joe53
#31 Where can I buy krill oil for my dog?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2010-09-30 19:51.
Max my Golden Retriever has severe arthritis and has a hard time walking, climbing stairs. Can krill oil for dogs help out, and where do I buy this? Is it expensive or cheap? Bill in South Fork WA
#32 cardio krill oil benefit
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2010-09-23 20:17.
Has anyone cardio krilloil results from the doctor? Are your cholesterol levels better, and how much was your difference in HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and heart triglycerides? My cardio health is not good because of my cholesterol ratio. The good cholesterol is to low, and my bad cholesterol is to high. My cardiologist said she has heard about the cardio benefits of krilloil, but had not looked into it. She thinks it is the same as fish oil, but I read that phospholipids are better cardio wise for krilloil vs fish oil. Is anyone willing to share blood lipid results after using cardio krilloil or fish oil? Jenny
#33 arthritis compare fish oil versus krill oil
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2010-09-08 09:42.
Is anyone using krilloil for arthritis? Do you feel the difference, and is krilloil better than fishoil? Rose
#34 clinical study: krill much better than fish oil for arthritis
Submitted by Joe53 on Fri, 2010-09-17 11:55.
Rose, In an animal study arthritis was reduced by 47% with krilloil and by 26% for fish oil. The study was done by Aker, and was published today September 17, 2010, (you must be psychic to post your question a week before the study came out....). The results are very exciting and interesting. Especially in the light that one would expect that astaxanthin, the red antioxidant inkrilloil has known anti-inflammatory benefits, and that Aker's krilloil has very little to no astaxanthin, wherease the competing E. superba krilloil brands (Azantis and Neptune) do have significant quantities of astaxanthin. Hogne Vik says in the press release that "these results are in line with other krilloil data demonstrating that omega-3 fatty acids in the form of phospholipids can be more effective than omega-3 fatty acids from triglycerides". The "other krilldata" he's referring to is the neptune krilloil study, that was released several years ago. Aker's latest krilloil research in animals confirms the benefits of arthritis pain management that has been observed before.
Joe53
#35 Krill oil for pets
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2010-09-02 00:20.
My vet told me about giving krilloil to my pets. I have been giving my dog and cat 500 mg krilloil daily for the last 4 months. My golden retriever’s hips and arthritis are remarkably better. He is climbing mountains and chasing birds like he use to do when he was a puppy. My cat's mood is much friendlier. I believe it is the Krill.
#36 krill oil for pets
Submitted by Joe53 on Fri, 2010-09-17 12:31.
The recent Aker scientific krilloil study about arthritis was done with mice. Now, that doesn't automatically mean that it will also work as good for cats and dogs or humans, but it's a good indication. The Aker kril oil research showed 47% improvement in arthritis in mice when they were fed krilloil, and 26% improvement in arthritis pain when they got fish oil. I think pet foods are devoid of omega-3, because they are full of bygones, and must be preserved at high heat. Any EPA or DHA from fish meal or krill meal will most likely be degraded. I suspect that's even true for your "Ocean Dinner" cat food. There are only few that sell krilloil for pets. JD Premium and Mercola are the only two that I know. You can of course use human supplements for pets, but these have not been specifically designed or approved for pets. If your vet says it's o.k. then I think it's ok. Dogs love krilloil capsules. They go wild!!!! Cats are unique in that they are unable to make their own DHA and thus must get it from food.
Joe53
#37 Krill Oil for Kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2010-08-27 14:07.
Is krilloil safe or dangerous for kids? I have 2 and 7 year old kids. If not what dosages are safe for them? Julie
#38 TOP 10 FOODS THAT CHILDREN CHOKE ON
Submitted by Joe53 on Fri, 2010-09-03 17:16.
Julie, On a second note, I want to mention the choking risk of small round food items. Especially your two year old is at risk when not supervised. There’s not much you can do about it, except for watching them closely when they swallow. Common sense tells me that krilloil capsules fall in the same risk category as grapes. Nevertheless, if you want to eliminate the risk altogether you may want to consider fish oil in liquid form (yes the good old fashioned cod liver oil). Based on a study (*) done in 1984 it can be estimated that 66 to 77 children under age ten die each year because of choking on food. However, 90 percent of the choking deaths are with infants and kids five or younger.
Top 10 foods than children fatally choke on:
1. Hot dogs / sausage 17 %
2. Candy 10 %
3. Nuts 9 %
4. Grapes 8 %
5. Cookies 7 %
6. Meat 7 %
7. Carrots 6 %
8. Popcorn 5 %
9. Apple 5 %
10. Peanut Butter 5 %
As you can see, most of these food items have in common that they are oval (round and long) and that they are large enough to wedge into the airway. In the end: you are the mom, and you know best. * Childhood Asphyxiation by Food. A National Analysis and Overview. Harris et al. 1984. JAMA
Joe53
#39 Krill Oil for Children
Submitted by Joe53 on Thu, 2010-09-02 17:59.
Julie
I think krilloil for children is an excellent idea. For starters, the capsules are much smaller than the fish oil pills, and are much easier to swallow. It's important to find a krilloil brand that does not smell. As a young mother you know: Kids are picky!! According to a clinical study done by dr. M. Singh in 2005, DHA is the most important structural (phospholipid) fatty acid in the central nervous system and the eyes, and its availability is crucial for brain development. He says that there is a limited liver capability during early life to upgrade ALA (flaxseed oil) to more active long-chain fatty acids such as DHA and EPA. He then goes on and states that most of the brain growth is finished by five to six years of age. At birth the brain weights 70% of an adult brain, 15% brain growth occurs during infancy and remaining brain growth is completed during preschool years. I would comment to dr. Singh, that brain development and brain weight are not one and the same. I believe the brain continues to evolve until we die, and all brain cells are fully replaced every nine months. Most of the DHA brain phospholipids are recycled, but not all. That's why especially the brain and the eyes need a daily stream of fresh DHA phospholipids. Krilloil is the only supplement with DHA in ready-to-use phospholipid form. The failure of the fish oil omega-3 logic is that having large quantities of DHA in the bloodstream does somewhat magically mean that the liver will be able to upgrade these fish DHA triglycerides to DHA phospholipids. The comparison of fish oil versus krilloil is now obvious: large quantities of DHA (in fish oil triglyceride form) are pointless if the other phospholipid components (mainly choline) are missing. Joe53
#40 Whole Sales Krill Oil
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2010-08-27 11:55.
As a small natural foods store manager, I am really wanting to stock krill for our customers. I am looking for a wholesale place that I can order from. I don't have the financial bandwidth to order in large quantities. Does anyone have any suggestions where I corder from on a small scale? Thanks, Beth
#41 EPAQ KRILL OIL SALE
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2010-10-14 09:42.
I buy Epaq krilloil now for some time from my clinician. It's not cheap, and I looked on Amazon, and still the Epaq krilloil is not cheap. Can you tell me if it is nko krilloil or azantis krilloil or the same as mega red krilloil? That will help me buy an Epaq krilloil on sale. Bill in Atlanta
#42 Comment Removed-
Submitted by James Townsend on Mon, 2010-08-30 09:36.
#43 Krill oil dangers
Submitted by James Townsend on Fri, 2010-08-20 11:48.
Suppliers recommend consulting a physician before taking krilloil if you are a nursing or expectant mother, or if you have a history of allergic reactions to seafood. We have a section about related questions here (Is there any danger in taking krilloil?)
#44 blood thinning
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2010-08-04 18:29.
What in krilloil is causing this blood thinning? I hear that this is also true for fish oil, but there are no such warnings on my fish oil bottle. I appreciate your answer.
#45 Is arctic krill oil better than fish?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2010-09-30 14:16.
What is better, Arctic krilloil or fish oil? Isn’t Arctic krilloil and fish oil the same, and if not, why is krilloil better than fish oil? Kerry
#46 Its Antarctic krill oil, not Arctic krill oil
Submitted by Liz1942 on Thu, 2010-09-30 14:22.
Krilloil is actually from the Antarctic, krilloil is never from the Arctic. As for whether or not krilloil is better than fish oil, pure krilloil is better than fish oil because it contain phospholipid bound omega-3’s and a powerful red antioxidant called astaxanthin, which gives krilloil names like “big red” or “Mega Red”. Liz
#47 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Kerry on Thu, 2010-09-30 14:23.
Sorry, my mistake. I thought that krilloil was from the Arctic. My health food store tells me that they have plenty liquid fish oils, but that there is no pure Antarctic liquid krilloil. I am looking for pure Antarctic liquid krilloil because that way I use to take my cod liver fish oil.
#48 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Liz1942 on Thu, 2010-09-30 14:24.
Many people mix up Arctic krilloil and Antarctic krilloil. Your health food store is right: as of now krilloil is not yet in liquid krilloil form available for consumers due to pure krill oil’s fishy taste and smell in its liquid form. One advantage of krilloil supplements versus fish oil is thatkrilloil pills are smaller than fish oil tablets. For many krilloil is better than fish oil because thekrilloil pills are so much smaller, because the recommended krilloil dosage is 1000 mg or two 500 mg pills.
#49 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Kerry on Tue, 2010-09-28 14:25.
I prefer Antarctic krilloil vs cod liver oil, only if I could find bulk krilloil liquid. I already take 20 supplement pills each day, and I don’t want to add four more krilloil tablets.
#50 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Liz1942 on Tue, 2010-09-28 14:27.
It isn't hard to compare krilloil vs cod liver oil: Liquid bulk krilloil is not yet on the market, vs liquid fish oil is. You don’t need to take 4 krilloil pills, because the recommended krilloil dosage is 1000 mg vs 3000 mg for fish oil dose.
#51 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil
Submitted by Kerry on Thu, 2010-09-30 10:41.
What’s the krilloil dose for children, vs the daily dose for fish oil for children?
#52 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Liz1942 on Thu, 2010-09-30 14:42.
Bulk krilloil suppliers don’t recommend a specific dosage for children. Common sense tells go with the relative body weight: 1000 mg for a 150 lbs adult versus 500 mg krilloil dosage for a 75 lbs child. As to your question of krill vs fish oil dose, that would be 3 times less krilloil than fish oil.
#53 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Liz1942 on Thu, 2010-09-30 11:12.
Bulk krilloil suppliers don’t recommend a specific dosage for children. Common sense tells go with the relative body weight: 1000 mg for a 150 lbs adult versus 500 mg krilloil dosage for a 75 lbs child. As to your question of krill vs fish oil dose, that would be 3 times less krilloil than fish oil.
#54 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Kerry on Mon, 2010-09-27 09:38.
Why can I take less krilloil vs fish oil? The manager at the health food store said that omega 3 in krilloil is less than in cod liver fish oil.
#55 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Liz1942 on Mon, 2010-09-27 09:45.
The answer is pure Antarctic krilloil is better absorbed than fish oil, and that’s why the recommended daily dose is only two small krilloil capsules, versus three large capsules for fishoil. When it comes to ease of use, then krilloil wins vs fish oil. Personally I never liked cod liveroil as a kid, but do like to take my daily krilloil dose.
#56 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Kerry on Mon, 2010-09-27 12:28.
I believe that liquid fish oil is fresher than krilloil pills because the fish oil is refrigerated and the Antarctic krilloil pills are not.
#57 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Liz1942 on Mon, 2010-09-27 12:35.
What’s fresher: krilloil or fish oil? The Antarctic krilloil preservation is better with natural red antioxidant in krilloil vs fish oil being preserved with vitamin E from soy. Also, your liquid fish oilbottle is opened again and again and can become rancid and fishy more easily, whereas krilloilis sealed in a capsule, which keeps it fresh for two years. No refrigeration needed for krilloil, versus fish oil liquid which you will definitely need to keep in refrigerator.
#58 Is arctic krill oil better than fish oil?
Submitted by Liz1942 on Mon, 2010-09-27 14:30.
I believe that liquid fish oil is fresher than krilloil pills because the fish oil is refrigerated and the Antarctic krilloil pills are not.
#59 krill oil and the military
Submitted by Joe53 on Tue, 2010-08-31 10:12.
I wouldn't exaggerate the blood thinning effect of krilloil omega-3 either. Point in case is the news today that the USA joint chiefs of staff recommend the use of omega-3 in the military. If the blood thinning would be really a concern for healthy people, they would be the last to make that omega-3 recommendation.... Here's what Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote today about omega-3 and military fitness: "It is also true that what we put into our bodies has just as much importance as how we prepare our minds and bodies. The emerging science behind the positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids on mood indicate that diet is not simply a matter of maintaining ideal body weight. Fitness cannot be separated completely from nutrition. Stress eating may just be compounded by the fact that we present so many “comfort foods” in deployed settings—where the ability to expend calories is ever present; yet upon return, individuals with much lower calorie requirements continue to ingest these high-fat and high-carb diets." He then goes on to call on the military scientists to tell him what a healthy omega-3 dose should be.
Joe53
#60 Krill Oil and Blood Thinning Explained
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2010-08-17 18:21.
This is a complex matter. Blood clotting (coagulation) is usually caused by too much thromboxanes in the blood. Anti-coagulant drugs such as Coumadin (warfarin) and Aspirin target one of these thromboxane factors, and block their process. The clotting process is basically when platelets (blood cells) become sticky and clump together. Thromboxanes are made from lipids. Certain thromboxanes are far more sticky than others. Herein lies the blood thinning effect of omega 3, including krilloil omega 3s. The omega 3 lipids produce far less potent thromboxanes, and by doing so shift the balance between coagulation and anti-coagulation forces in your blood more towards the blood thinning side. It's important to understand that all these blood thinning factors act differently, and thus work cumulatively. That's why it's important to warn people when they use other blood thinners such as Aspirin and Coumadin. This doesn't mean that krilloil omega 3's interfere with prescription drugs. It may well be that poor diet (omega 3 deficiency) caused the blood clotting to start with, and that in the long run a diet change is preferred over drug intervention. It may be wise to consider a health strategy in which omega 3 intake slowly and carefully (under medical supervision) can replace or reduce the use of blood thinning prescriptions. I am not a medical doctor, and if in doubt, consult your own physician. PS. This doesn't explain why krilloil manufacturers put an anticoagulation warning on their label and fish oil manufacturers (typically) don't. I believe, they all should. Joe53
#61 Krill Oil Dangers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2010-08-20 09:56.
Are their any other krilloil dangers?
#62 Krill Oil Side Effects
Submitted by Joe53 on Sat, 2010-08-28 18:45.
To clarify: none of the patients in any of krilloil clinical studies reported any side effects, and thekrilloil dosage in the clinical trials was as high as 3,000 mg (6 capsule dose per day). The label warnings (allergy and blood thinning) are nothing more than common sense, These common sense warnings are based on what's already known about the risks of consuming omega-3 and crustaceans. Additionally, one krilloil product has received the status of Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS notification) from the USA Food and Drug Administration. This doesn't automatically mean that there are no side effects possible, but it does mean that this krilloil supplement is generally safe. The GRAS safety notification from the FDA is a public document, and is available on the FDA web site. All three major krilloil manufacturers have received Novel Food Status or equivalency status in the European Union in 2009. That approval process took more than 3 years of rigorous reviews by the authorities. These public reviews included the safety of krilloil and the possible krilloil side effects. When the Europeans evaluated the safety of krilloil they looked at the safety record from many years of krilloil use in the USA. These EU safety reviews are also publicly available on the internet.
Joe53
#63 Other krill oil DANGERS / seafood allergy
Submitted by Joe53 on Thu, 2010-08-26 18:26.
Don't touch krilloil if you have a seafood allergy. People who can not eat shrimp, lobster or other - crustacean - shellfish MUST also STAY AWAY from krill. Even though the oil is most likely so purified that the allergens have been removed together with the proteins, it is simply not worth the risk. Don't take krilloil if you have that allergy. Anyone who has had a seafood allergy attack knows that it is potentially too dangerous. In Europe it is mandatory to also warn against fish allergy on a krilloil label, because there's no guarantee that a fish didn't slip into the krillnet. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases the prevalence of seafood allergy in the general population is 0.4 percent to fish, 2.0 percent to shellfish and 0.2 percent to both. Seafood allergy is less common in children (0.6 percent) than adults (2.8 percent). So it is more common than you think. According to the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) there are 8 major food allergens. Here's what they say about that.
What Are Major Food Allergens?
While more than 160 foods can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies, the law identifies the eight most common allergenic foods. These foods account for 90 percent of food allergic reactions, and are the food sources from which many other ingredients are derived. The eight foods identified by the law are:
Know the Symptoms Symptoms of food allergies typically appear from within a few minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic. Allergic reactions can include
