DOUBLE PACK - Dr. Schneider Krill Oil 500mg

Like fish oil, krill oil is a supply of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. However, in krill oil the two important fatty acids are found in a different molecule structure, as so-called phospholipids. Every cell in our bodies is surrounded by a cell wall made of phospholipids, so our bodies can process this molecule structure particularly well. This means that krill oil has a high level of bioavailability, i.e. the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are easier for the body to absorb as phospholipids and can be more easily used by it.

Many people know this uncomfortable feeling of "eructation" after taking normal fish oil capsules. This is due in particular to the fact that the fish oil floats in our stomachs like beads of fat on liquid and evaporates. Krill oil has a different molecule structure and occurs as a so-called phospholipid. This blends very quickly with the contents of the stomach and there is no upwards evaporation. Thanks to the phospholipid structure, the important fatty acids EPA and DHA are more rapidly absorbed by the body.

In contrast to fish oil, krill oil contains the carotenoid astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a very powerful antioxidant, many times more powerful than vitamin C or vitamin E. Astaxanthin is produced by algae that are eaten by the krill. The red colour of wild salmon can also be attributed to astaxanthin, which is said to enable it to swim the long journey against the stream. There are currently more than 1500 scientific publications on the excellent properties of astaxanthin. Dr. Schneider Krillöl 500 mg capsules contain considerably greater amounts of astaxanthin than many other krill oil products on the market. And the most special thing about it is that the astaxanthin also occurs as a phospholipid and can thus also be absorbed easily and rapidly by the body.

Krill is fished in the Southern Ocean in and around the Antarctic. The seas there are the cleanest on earth. Our krill oil comes from sustainable fishing sources and is certified by both MSC (THE MARINE STREWARDSHIP COUNCIL) and FOS (FRIEND OF THE SEA). The origin of our raw materials is of absolute importance to us. With our Dr. Schneider Krillöl 500 mg, we even go one step further. With the help of GPS data, we can trace every pack back to the exact fishing ground.

Krill oil contains almost no iodine. Iodine is known mostly in seaweed products. No iodine salts or other compounds are added to Dr. Schneider Krillöl 500 mg capsules. Additionally, the krill oil used is subject to a sophisticated refining process meaning that no water-soluble or fat-soluble (i.e. organic) iodine compounds can end up in the product. Just as it is with all other foods, however, these elements are always present at harmless trace levels.

Our krill oil is tested intensively before all processing and are far below the European limits for heavy metals. Krill is fished in the Southern Ocean in the Antarctic where the water quality is extremely high and environmental pollution is still minimal. Moreover, krill is at the very bottom of the food chain and the accumulation of heavy metals is not as prevalent as in some fish oils.

Independent scientists from the European authorities for food safety (EFSA) have investigated the positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA on the health and have come to the following conclusion: "A 250 mg consumption of DHA and EPA contributes to normal heart function."

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Society for Nutrition –DGE) wrote in its press release of August 2016:"... The regular consumption of fish – especially oily fish – can reduce the risk of fatal heart attacks, ischemic stroke and dyslipidaemia. The latter can be explained by the fact that regular consumption of fish reduces the concentration of triglycerides in the blood and raises the concentration of HDL cholesterol..."

The DGE recommends one to two portions of fish per week, of which 70g should come from oily fish such as salmon, mackerel or herrings. Unfortunately very few consumers in Germany manage this amount. Dr. Schneider Krillöl 500mg is therefore the simple way to fill the gap in the supply of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA in the diet.