For over many
years, we have known the benefits of including fatty fishes in our meals or
fish oil supplements along with our normal diet. The reason for including fish
oil supplements would be to bridge the gap between your diet and deficiency.
If a person is
not eating enough fish, it is important that they supplement with Fish
Oil. Fish Oil has been shown to have
positive effects in several areas of the body, which includes
Heart Health: Fish Oil
supports heart health because it’s high in the Omega-3 EPA.
EPA is the superior Omega-3 for heart health
including supporting:
1.
Circulatory
system health, blood lipid levels, cholesterol, triglyceride levels and the
body’s natural anti-inflammatory response.
2.
Studies
show that Omega-3 consumption can support healthy blood pressure and
triglycerides and reduce the risk of cardiac death.
Brain Health:
1.
Omega-3s
play a key role in proper structure and function of brain cell membranes and
cell signaling.
2.
Clinical
research has shown that adequate Omega-3 consumption improves focus, speeds up
cognition and slows cognitive decline.
3.
DHA
is the superior Omega-3 for developing the brain in the developing fetus and
newborn baby.
Eye Health:
1.
Omega-3s
have been shown to protect and lubricate the eyes, helping to slow the onset of
many age-related eye concerns.
2.
DHA
is the superior Omega-3 for development of the eye in the developing fetus and
newborn baby and support for healthy vision.
Muscle &
Joint Health:
1.
Studies
have shown that Omega-3 fatty acids from Fish Oil may play a role in muscle
health and joint health
2.
The
body uses essential fatty acids as energy during endurance training
3.
Not
getting enough essential fatty acids can hinder exercise performance and
recovery
4.
Supports the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response
for joint comfort
From the above
benefits, we are very clear that fish oil in the form of capsules is very much
known for its omega-3 content. Fish Oil is usually derived from fatty fishes
like anchovies, mackerel or salmon.
Krill Oil, on the
other hand is extracted from Krill, a small cold water shellfish similar to
shrimp. Like fish oil, krill oil is also high in EPA and DHA and provides the
same health benefits like help support heart health, as well as promote the
health of the brain, joints, eyes and skin, also supports the body’s natural
anti- inflammatory response which impacts areas across the body including
joint, heart health and risk for cardiovascular disease.
But, the two
main differences between fish oil and krill oil would be the structure in which
the EPA and DHA chemical structure and the presence of antioxidant.
The fatty acids
in fishes are usually found in the form of triglycerides, whereas krill oil
provides phospholipid bound omega-3s, making them more bioavailable for the
body to use compared to the Fish Oil.
This makes the
krill oil superior in terms of better absorption. One of the studies done to
compare the effects of krill oil and fish oil observed that blood
concentrations of EPA and DHA were higher as compared to the fish oil.
Apart from the
absorption, krill oil is also high in antioxidant called astaxanthin, which is
also responsible for its red colour. Fish Oils are usually yellowish in colourand
has lesser antioxidant power.Astaxanthin had been shown
improve the cholesterol levels and also reduces oxidation of the krill oil
supplements on the shelf.
GNC brings to you Triple
Strength Krill Oil with 220 mg of highly
absorbable EPA and DHA. Clinically proven to promote joint and heart
health.
