Advantages of Krill Oil over Salmon Oil

· Higher potency

Multiple studies have shown that krill oil is 48 times more potent than salmon oil. This means that you will use less krill oil and still get very effective results. A 2016 study published in the Journal Lipids showed that an individual consuming 10 grams of krill oil will get the same results as someone consuming 20 grams of salmon oil. This clearly demonstrates that krill oil is more potent.

· It contains phosphatidylcholine

When you consume salmon oil, your liver must first attract it to phosphatidylcholine so that that it can be properly utilized by the body. However, that is not the case with krill oil. It already contains phosphatidylcholine meaning that it gives effective results at a faster rate when compared to salmon oil. Phosphatidylcholine partly contains choline which plays a crucial role in sending nerve signals to the brain. Phosphatidylcholine is important for brain development, memory, and learning. It is specifically important for infant brain development.

· It contains phospholipids

Although fatty acids are soluble in water, they cannot be transported when they are in their natural state. They need to be packed into lipoprotein. Krill oil omega 3 fatty acid is already affixed to phospholipids meaning that your body can readily absorb it. On the other hand, in salmon oil, the omega 3 fatty acids are attached to triglycerides that need to be broken down to EPA and EPA on the gut. Scientific studies have shown that krill oil is absorbed 10- 15 times better than salmon oil. It also able to cross your brain blood barrier more effectively to reach important brain structures.

· It resists oxidation

Studies have shown that salmon oil is more prone to oxidation that triggers the formation of free radicals. In addition to that, salmon oil is also very low in antioxidant while krill oil is rich in astaxanthin, one the most vital antioxidant available.

· Contaminant-free

Salmon are prone to contamination from heavy metals such as mercury because of widespread pollution in water. However, that is not the case with Antarctic krill.

Advantages of Salmon Oil over Krill Oil

· Higher concentration of DHA and EPA

Studies have shown that salmon oil has more concentration of EPA and DHA than krill oil. Both DHA and EPA play a very crucial role in enhancing the overall health and wellness of your body including reducing the risk of stroke, treating depression, improved blood pressure and among many others.

· Salmon oil has been mainstream for decades

Salmon oil has been in the mainstream for decades meaning that it has been studied better than krill oil. Krill oil is still new on the market and it is trying to make a name for itself. This means that the information about salmon oil is more credible and reliable because it has been studied by professionals for many years.

· Easier to extract

Salmon is very easy to extract using natural methods. However, that is not the case with krill oil. Krill oil is much harder to extract. Many manufacturers use solvents to extract krill oil. In fact, in some cases, that the use of these chemicals can have a very serious effect on human health. In 2012, the chemical used to extract krill oil exploded, injuring many people.