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Fish oil vs krill oil, which one is the better omega-3 source. An objective look at these two popular dietary supplements.
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Fish Oil vs. Krill Oil Which Is the Better?
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Fish Oil vs. Krill Oil

Which Is the Better?

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Fish oil has been referred to as the wonder supplement from the deep. Then, as

though from nowhere, krill oil emerges and starts to

give fish oil a run for its money.

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But as the fish oil vs. krill oil war

continues, the question remains; which one of the two is the better

omega-3 source?

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To help as find a possible winner, we shall look at the

strengths and weakness of each.

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Reasons for Using Omega-3 SupplementsObtain omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA

and EPA fatty acids.Eating fish or seafood on a regular basis is

impractical for a good number of people.Eating lots of fish can expose you to

unhealthy levels of contaminants such as mercury, lead, and PCBs.

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We shall now look at the two omega-3 sources and hopefully come up with a

winner.

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Fish oilObtained from oily fish such

salmon, tuna, cod, and halibut.

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Fish Oil ProsContains higher concentrations of DHA and EPA, two most important fatty acids, than krill oil.

More extensively researched.

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Fish Oil ConsHigher concentrations of contaminants such as mercury, lead, PCBs, and dioxins.

Real concern about sustainability due to over-harvesting.

More prone to oxidation and rancidity.

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Krill OilObtained from krill, tiny shrimp-like crustaceans that live in cold

ocean waters. It is mainly harvested from the pristine

waters of the Antarctica.

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Krill Oil ProsGreater bioavailability and absorption due to being bound in phospholipids.

Contains higher levels of antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin E, and astaxanthin.

Virtually no contaminants due to being low in the food chain.

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Krill Oil ConsLower concentrations of DHA and EPA fatty acids than fish oil.

Not as well-studied as fish oil.

Costs more than fish oil.

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Both fish oil and krill oil have certain advantages

and disadvantages.

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There is no clear winner.But…

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