KrillCare

A krill oil-based omega-3 supplement in capsules with a fish gelatin shell.

What's inside

Each capsule contains 500 mg of krill oil from Antarctic krill, with at least 60 mg of EPA and 33 mg of DHA, totaling about 93 mg of omega-3. In addition, it contains 500 micrograms of esterified astaxanthin, the pigment that gives krill oil its red color. One jar contains 60 capsules.

The difference from fish oil lies in the form: in krill oil, the omega-3 fatty acids are bound to phospholipids instead of triglycerides. Harvesting is carried out according to the agreements of the CCAMLR, the commission that regulates fishing in Antarctic waters.

Honest about the dosage

With two capsules a day, you get approximately 186 mg of EPA and DHA combined. Europe only permits official omega-3 claims from 250 mg per day, and the claims for DHA alone are set even higher. This dosage does not meet that threshold. That is why you won't read any promises here about the heart, brain, or vision, even though they used to be there.

For whom

For those who want to add an omega-3 within a ResetPlus program and prefer krill over fish oil. Not for those allergic to shellfish or fish: it contains both krill and fish gelatin. Also, not if you are already taking a high-dose omega-3, as you would be supplementing unnecessarily.

How to use it

Two capsules daily, before a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. A nutritional supplement does not replace a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or undergoing medical treatment, and especially if you are taking blood thinners.

What I would like to share with you

This is the kind of product I prefer to be honest about. Krill oil is great, the absorption is good, and people usually tolerate it better than fish oil—no fishy smell, no burps. But the amount of omega-3 per capsule is modest, and you should know that before you order.

If you are here primarily for the omega-3 and not for the program, there is a chance you would be better off with something more highly dosed. Feel free to tell me; I would rather send you to the right product than the most expensive one.

Questions about how this fits with what you are already taking? Send me a message, and we can go through it together.