Krill Oil vs. Flaxseed.  Which Is Better?

There is a BIG debate going on.

And you may be part of it!

Which is better: flaxseed/flax oil or Krill oil?

And the answer to some people is not that clear.

On the one hand, Flaxseed contains ALA, which MAY be converted into omega-3 fatty acids by some of the people only some of the time.

On the other hand, Krill oil contains direct forms of EPA and DHA and does not require any conversion.

So is one really better than the other?  Well lets take a deeper look...

Flaxseed

Flaxseed got its start a long, long time ago.

In ancient times, flaxseed was used because of its nutritional and health benefits.

Now, you can use flaxseed for almost anything.

It makes a great snack (seeds), and flaxseed oil can make for a tasty topping for salads.

It is suggested that you use flaxseeds and flaxseed oil as a way to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

And for good reason, I might add!

Flaxseed is full of ALA or alpha linoleic acid.

And alpha linoleic acid (ALA) can partially be converted to omega-3 fatty acids by your body.

Through the conversion process, ALA may be broken down into EPA and sometimes into DHA.

Research shows that ingesting ALA from sources like flaxseed and walnuts can increase omega-3 levels according to various studies.

But there is one problem: Not everyone can convert flaxseed into omega-3 fatty acids (the reason you take them in the first place) and in those people that do, it doesn’t always happen. Your body makes a decision to make that conversion or not depending on what it needs at the time. Make sense?

The process of converting ALA into usable forms of EPA and DHA may result in less available omega-3 fatty acids.

Another alternative to get high quality omega-3 fatty acids is krill oil...  Below it is explained in further detail

Benefits of Krill Oil

Krill oil comes from a crustacean found deep in the ocean, and it happens to be the major food source for whales and other sea creatures.  Dont worry, there is more than enough krill for us, the whales, and then some, thanks to strict krill sustainability laws. 

Krill meat and Krill oil can provide a better source for high quality omega-3 fatty acids.

And in a second I will explain all the wonderful benefits…

The omega-3 fatty acids found in Krill are bound to a phospholipid backbone.

And this backbone makes all the difference for the absorption of omega-3’s.

This phospholipid backbone is believed to increase the absorption of DHA and EPA by your intestinal wall more effectively than with fish oil or flaxseed/flax oil.

And this can INCREASE your levels of EPA and DHA in your blood.

Which, in turn, would increase the concentration level in your cells, specifically your heart and brain.

All cells in your body are covered with a phospholipid membrane so it makes sense to provide EPA and DHA in the same environment that your body can relate to.

Researchers and scientists believe this allows the EPA and the DHA to travel into your cell membrane much more efficiently, possibly increasing your cellular concentration of omega-3s.

Not only are the omega-3 fatty acids bound by a phospholipid backbone, but Krill oil also contains a powerful antioxidant, possibly improving other health parameters.

Krill oil naturally contains Astaxanthin, a type of algae, and is a major food source for Krill.

Astaxanthin can provide many different health benefits.

But the most important benefit is Astaxanthins antioxidant capability.

Astaxanthin is believed to stretch over your cell membrane and trap free radicals roaming through your body.

When the free radicals become trapped, Astaxanthin brings them to the cell surface to be destroyed by another antioxidant, like vitamin C.  This is very important to the health of not only your cells, but your body.  Researchers believe free radicals can lead to various diseases, so it is important to kill these free radicals before they can harm us.

For this reason, Krill oil has 47 times the antioxidant power of Fish oil.

Increased intake of omega-3’s can promote better heart health, improved lipid profiles, weight loss, and other health benefits.

So lets just sum it up for you

Krill Oil vs. Flaxseed

Flaxseed and Krill oil both contain omega-3 fatty acids.

Krill oil contains a more direct absorbable form of omega-3 fatty acid based on the explanations above.

While flaxseed does contain ALA, it only may be partially converted into the omega-3 fatty acids EPA, and possibly DHA if the conditions are right in your body.

Krill oil, however, contains EPA and DHA in a readily available state regardless of body conditions, or if your body needs ALA for other functions.

As you know, it can be hard to get all the foods that provide you with the right nutrition.

In order to make it much easier for you to consume direct forms of EPA and DHA in a phospholipid form, you will want to take a high quality krill oil supplement such as Omega Icon.

Flaxseed may be an alternative option if you do not like fish or are not able to use a Krill oil supplement.

But remember, flaxseed is only PARTIALLY converted to omega-3 fatty acids, which can make it a less viable option for increasing your omega-3 fatty acids.

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