How can Krill Oil be more potent than the fish oil I am taking when the Krill Oil has less EPA, less DHA and less antioxidants?
Krill Oil is a phospholipid whereas fish oil is made up of either triglycerides, if you are buying the best quality, or ethyl esters. The reason Neptune Krill Oil is so effective for certain conditions in comparison to fish oils is due to the body’s ability to readily absorb it. Our cells contain phospholipids amongst other things so Neptune Krill Oil can move easily through and do its job whereas fish oils must bind to free phospholipids to be transported into the cells. The antioxidant part of Neptune Krill Oil is another bonus as it is found naturally in the oil unlike fish oils that have them added as part of the processing procedure. The majority of antioxidant oil added to fish oils is a protective measure for the oil itself to decrease the rate of rancidity so having it as part of the oil structure as in Neptune Krill Oil means there is no need to add extra. The end result of this is that the therapeutic effects of Neptune Krill Oil certainly are higher using a lower dose of oil
