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Fish Oil vs Krill Oil: Many types of foods are needed to improve health, one of them is fish oil which is extracted from fatty fishes like salmon and mackerel, it is used as a popular dietary supplement all over the world. Is. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids are found in abundance in fish oil. Nowadays, krill oil is also being used extensively.
What is Krill Oil?
Krill oil is extracted from tiny crustaceans called Antarctic krill. This sea creature is eaten by whales, seals, penguins and other birds. Like fish oil, krill oil also contains omega-3 fatty acids, but both can have different effects on our body. India's famous nutrition expert Nikhil Vats told which oil is better for you.
Benefits of both oils in arthritis
fish oil
Several studies show that essential fatty acids help reduce joint pain. Studies have also shown that when fish oil is taken in doses ranging from a minimum of 500 mg to 2,000 mg per day, joint stiffness is reduced.
krill oil
A study published in 2007 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that 300 mg of krill oil prevented inflammation and reduced arthritis symptoms in short periods of 7 and 14 days. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in 2016 on patients with mild knee pain showed that krill oil could reduce pain at a dose of 2,000 mg daily.
Benefits of both oils in heart diseases
fish oil
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are important for heart health. A 2017 study found that it may help prevent atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, while a 2013 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that high levels of DHA/EPA in the blood may reduce the risk of heart attacks. Can reduce the risk of.
krill oil
A study published in 2015 in the British Medical Journal concluded that 'krill oil may modestly improve cardiovascular risk factors, particularly endothelial dysfunction and HDL, in patients with type 2 diabetes.' However, people without diabetes may also benefit.
Benefits of both oils in improving memory
fish oil
In a 2016 study of 44 patients suffering from memory loss, 22 were given fish oil while 22 were given a placebo. Researchers found that people who were given fish oil had better memory. Other studies have also shown similar results.
krill oil
A study published in 2017 in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences showed that krill oil could help reduce oxidative stress and beta-amyloid deposition in the brain, which are known to cause Alzheimer's disease. More research on this is ongoing.