krill oil

Tiny crustacean supplement

Krill oil is a dietary supplement extracted from tiny crustaceans called krill.

Like fish oil, it contains omega-3 fatty acids, but proponents claim krill oil is more easily absorbed by the body.

It's marketed for heart health, joint support, and reducing inflammation: She switched from fish oil to krill oil.

Related

red color · zooplankton · bioavailability · sustainable harvesting · lipids · joint support · salmon · mackerel · overfishing · softgels · gel caps · fish burps · sardines · triglycerides · marine conservation · fatty acids · herring · carotenoids

Categories
Opposites
marine vs. plant omega-3 source

krill oilflaxseed oil

Pressed seed extract

hemp seed oil · walnut oil · coconut oil · olive oil

supplement vs. harmful substance

krill oiltrans fat

Unsaturated lipid, harmful isomer

hydrogenated oil · poison · toxin · rancid oil

sustainable vs. environmentally harmful sourcing

krill oilwhale oil

Rendered marine mammal fat

fish oil · cod liver oil · salmon oil · seal oil

Family

oil, krill

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G