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What is Krill Oil?

What is Krill Oil?I noticed that contained within the day and night packs of Onnit TPC (Total Primate Care) are capsules of krill oil. I like to think that I know a lot about Onnit products, both the ones currently available and the ones in the pipeline, but krill oil was something that was new to me. I’ve written about fish oil and its benefits for this blog before, but decided to investigate krill oil and its health benefits a little further.

So what exactly is a krill? Turns out that it also comes from the ocean–every ocean has krill, actually–but it’s a small crustacean rather than a fish. To be honest, it looks more like a bug and definitely not something that you would want to eat, unlike shrimp or crab. Most of the krill that’s caught is used in aquariums, as bait for fishing, and in the pharmaceutical industry where products like krill oil are produced.

Much like fish oil, krill oil is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Unlike fish oil though, the omega-3 fatty acids in krill oil are joined in a phospholipid structure rather than in the triglyceride form like fish oil. Confusing, right? What this means is that the omega-3 fatty acids are more easily absorbed into your body when you take krill oil compared to fish oil.

However, compared to fish oil, krill oil is much more expensive, and to get any substantial benefits from taking krill oil you need to take about 1,000mg per day. Most capsules contain about 300-500mg, so you can quickly go through a costly bottle when you’re taking multiple capsules per day. Fortunately, Onnit TPC (Total Primate Care) contains two 500mg capsules of krill oil which will get you to that 1,000mg threshold where you’ll get the benefits of speedier absorption that the krill oil provides. You’ll also get the added benefits of all the other supplements contained in each day and night pack, which you can read more about here.

Health Benefits of Fish Oil

Health Benefits of Fish OilEveryone has heard that eating fish can be very beneficial to the body for a number of reasons. Personally, I can’t stand the taste of fish so I tend to avoid it, with the exception of the occasional fish and chips dinner which is by no means healthy! But one way to obtain the health benefits of fish without actually eating the sea creatures is to try fish oil supplements instead.

The reason that fish and fish oil supplements are so good for the body is because they’re packed with Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that are crucial for normal metabolism, but they cannot be created by the human body. As such, eating fish or supplementing with fish oil is crucial for feeling better and working towards living a healthier life.

So what are the benefits of eating fish oil? For one, they’re high in protein, vitamins, and minerals, yet they’re low in saturated fat. Studies have shown that people with respiratory and sinuses issues decrease the risk of shortness of breath when taking fish oil. It has also been shown to decrease the compounds known to harden arteries, leading to improved cardiovascular function over time. As an asthmatic, this was very appealing to me.

Those who desire more visible, superficial benefits should take a look at cod liver oil, such as Nordic Naturals lemon-flavored Arctic Cod Liver oil. Fish oil can help reduce the loss of moisture, leading to clearer skin. It’s also a common treatment for eczema, and can help prevent skin from aging. If you’re worried about losing your hair, the Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil nourish hair follicles, leading to thicker, fuller hair, and help to preclude hair loss.