Krill Oil as an Alternative Omega-3 and Antioxidant—Benefits and Drawbacks Explored

Popular as a dietary supplement, krill oil is abundant in omega-3s and potent antioxidants.
Krill Oil as an Alternative Omega-3 and Antioxidant—Benefits and Drawbacks Explored
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A tiny, translucent marine creature seems to be set on stealing the crown from fish oil as the king of omega-3 fatty acids. Krill oil is rapidly gaining popularity as a dietary supplement, a trend due to its purported health benefits. The krill oil industry is projected to reach 1.48 billion by 2031, with North America seeing the highest rate of growth.

The oil is abundant in omega-3s and potent antioxidants, making it a legitimate competitor to fish oil. But does everyone benefit from taking a krill oil supplement? Is it time to swap out your fish oil capsules for the up-and-coming crustacean?

Jennifer Sweenie
Jennifer Sweenie
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Jennifer Sweenie is a New York-based health reporter. She is a nutritional therapy practitioner and trained health-supportive chef focused on functional nutrition and the power of natural, whole foods. Jennifer serves on the board of directors for Slow Food NYC and is a former board member of the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation.
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