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This alternative to fish oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fats
When you hear the term "omega-3." you likely think of fish oil- for good reason. because fish oil is a concentrated source of these essential healthy fats. But oil derived from krill, tiny creatures eaten by whales, penguins, and seals, is gaining popularity as an alternative source of omega-3s.
Krill look somewhat like shrimp. They can be as long as your pinky or about the size of a paperclip, with an almost transparent, reddish appearance, Swarms of krill look like red clouds floating in the sea, and are large and dense enough to be visible from outer space.
Although there are different species of krill in all our oceans, the most common type, Euphausia superba. is found only in the Antarctic, where the ocean is uncontaminated by toxins. And it is this type of krill that's used to make most krill oil supplements.
HOW KRILL OIL IS DIFFERENT
Both krill and fish oils contain the two key omega-3 fats, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). However, the two types of oil deliver these fats in different ways.
In fish oil. the omega-3 fats are attached to triglycerides, fats that...