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With the introduction of krill oil as a cleaner alternative to fish oil, many people are wondering what the correct dosage is. Discover the optimum amount here and also how much you would need to get the equivalent amount of omega 3 fats that quality fish supplements contain.
As a general rule, the oil from krill is free from contamination as it is generally fished from the pristine Antarctic oceans. This means it is safe to take higher quantities without any harmful side effects.
For the average healthy person, around 2000mg or 2g a day is recommended as the optimum amount. For children up to ten years, one capsule or 1000mg is best.
If you suffer from arthritis or other joint problems you may want to double the dosage of krill oil for a couple of months before lowering it. Always check with your doctor if you are on any prescription meds.
Now the main health benefits arise from the omega 3 fatty acids, especially the ones called DHA, as they are responsible for the anti-inflammatory qualities that prevent heart disease, sudden premature death and improve your brain and mental health.
The problem with the krill is they contain very little of this while fatty fish like hoki and tuna are very rich in it. The result is that quality oil from fish will contain ten times more DHA fats than any krill oil available and cost about half as much.
I really find this fad of krill oil hard to understand when you have to pay so much for a product that doesn't deliver on the health benefits.
You may also have heard that you get some extra antioxidants with your dose of krill and that is true. It is called astaxanthin and helps your body fight the free radicals that lead to premature aging and disease.
However, the best premium fish oils contain more added astaxanthin than any krill oil and also other antioxidants like lycopene from tomato oil. They are also distilled to remove all the toxins to leave them pure and are sustainable unlike the krill as the fish oil is a by-product.
With the same daily dose of a quality fish oil, you can enjoy many more benefits without impacting on the environment and help yourself to a longer and much healthier life.
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