The Benefits of Krill Oil

[TrueGreatness73]

DR.Mercola We Love you!!! Thanks for all the hard work you have done and the good spirit of helping others the right way. Happy Holidays!

[gonzo1483]

Hi Dr.Mercola,

Antioxidants aside (I'm supplementing purely for bioavailable EPA and DHA), which form of marine oil offers the best value (I'm on a budget)?

I'll continue supplementing with fish oil until I know that krill oil offers better value for bioavailable EPA and DHA.

Thanks for your thoughts on this.

[xAmosX]

One of my bottles of Krill Oil came in with 3 leaked capliques. The fluid is all over all the others. I've been taking 2 out each day, and rinsing them before I take them. Is this safe?

[kyndra1966]

I have a carotenoid sensitivity and am concerned about the astaxanthin content of krill oil, but would really like to have the other benefits of krill oil. I've never noticed allergies to shellfish, but do have allergies to some fish with pink flesh such as trout and salmon. What can I do? Thanks for your time.

[mercola]

@kyndra1966 Would be safe to try small amount one capsule or less and observe for any reactions. If you experience none then you can increase dose to two per day. Astaxanthin is clearly a carotenoid, probably the most important one with loads of benefits. Would be ashame if you could not use it.

[The360dot]

I have a question you know how krill oil contains astaxanthin, does taking krill oil give you the same amount you would if you just took astaxanthin supplement.

[mercola]

@The360dot  No only partial. Astaxathin supplements have 2-4 times as much astaxanthin.

[leahcimrac]

Doesn't krill oil help with vision conditions? I was told to get some as I have Cone Dystophy.

[TheEsotericDesi]

Man, you're so intelligent...

[micahe]

Is there shell fish in Krill? I thought this product was not of fish. I'm allergic to shell fish.

[mercola]

@micahe There are not shellfish in krill. Krill is a crustacean and is a type of shellfish and should be avoided with those who have shellfish allergies

[RepentanceIsKey]

Today I ordered Krill Oil and also Fish Oil. Is it safe to take the two?

[mercola]

@RepentanceIsKey you can but typically not necessary to take both, usually one or the other and I strongly believe that krill is the better choice.

[ronaldvanbell]

IShould I keep my krill OUTSIDE the refrigerator?

or just keep it out of the freezer. Thanks

[mercola]

@ronaldvanbell Because krill has potent antioxidant, astaxanthin, refrigeration is unnecessary.

[ronaldvanbell]

@mercola thanks for the response! I understand it is no necessary. The question is whether it is healthier to the phospholipids keep it outside the fridge. otherwise I would keep it inside.

[rosedale34211]

@paradiseregain There are a number of well known and respected doctors who recommend krill oil. It isn't junk as you put it. Perhaps you ought to do more research before you make such strong and incorrect statements. You making a fool of yourself with your uninformed comments.

[involverrrrr]

I am about to take Krill oil 1000mg one a day on breakfast, but problem is my breakfast is optimum nutrition 100% natural oat&whey protein shake with fiber, is it ok if i take krill oil after this shake, or i still need to eat at least some banana? Thanks..

[mercola]

@involverrrrr  Sure

[lsl70]

This guy always has great advice you'll never hear from the standard "prescriptions solve everything" style of doctor. Unfortunately most of what he recommends is very expensive. You have to be rich to be super healthy I guess. That's why it annoys me when I see all these high income people eating junk food, and soda like poor people. They could have the finest organic diets and supplements but instead they choose the lazy junk food/prescription drug route.

[drew2OOO]

Fish oil makes me sick when I take it. Stomach cramps, abdominal pain etc. Does Krill oil have this side effect?

[ellisaali]

Thanks for this :)

[TheFreedomStyler]

Thank you, Dr. Mercola!

[mascar33]

I use this brand, cleared my brain fog and evened out my mood swings.

[WinWinSituations]

I take Krill everyday. Needles[s] to say, I feel GREAT! And gee, what a beautiful day it is.

[renouf26]

@WinWinSituations

This stuff does work, it's practically cured my depression.

[hunnedfourthstreet]

@renouf26 Really? I'm dealing with depression myself and Holy Basil is helping but I have to find a better quality brand. Can you tell me what brand of Krill you're using? I've never taken it before so I have no clue as to the effect..I hope it helps me as well. Thanks in advance.

[misanthroposy]

I like that you were on Dr. Oz with this. I was telling myself that this is awesome some great health professors are making it mainstream. Also I'm not usually this type of guy but I loved the way you (subtly) shut down that other lady on the Dr. Oz show. when talking about fish and krill oil.

[paradiseregain]

Seriously good health INFO from MERCOLA 5***