Krill oil

Krill oil is often used for the same reasons as fish oil but is derived from shrimp-like crustaceans called krill.

The omega-3s found in krill oil, mainly bound to phospholipids, are incorporated more rapidly into the red blood cell phospholipids, and quickly absorbed into brain cells.

Krill Oil Benefits

A rich source of high-quality protein.
Advantage of being low in fat and a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
High antioxidant levels

Krill Oil vs Fish Oil

The waste generated by processing krill into edible products can be developed into value-added products. Antioxidant levels in krill are higher than in fish, suggesting benefits against oxidative damage. Antioxidant levels in krill are higher than in fish, suggesting benefits against oxidative damage.

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