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Title: KRILL OIL VS. FISH OIL
Post by: Bernice on July 15, 2009, 05:34:04 PM
Just recently my doctor instead of prescribing fish oil he gave me MegaRed omega-3 KRILL OIL. He says it is far better.

The bottle says it's 3 times better than fish oil.

Has anyone tried krill oil, if so, what do you think?

Peace & Be Blessed
Bernice
Title: Re: KRILL OIL VS. FISH OIL
Post by: tomsmom on July 15, 2009, 07:07:16 PM
I've not taken krill oil before but I read that it lowers CRP more effectively than fish oil.  I'm all for anything that lowers inflammation.  I've been on high dose fish oil for a few years on and off and it's made a difference for me healthwise. 
Title: Re: KRILL OIL VS. FISH OIL
Post by: ohiolady on July 15, 2009, 07:26:49 PM
I have read that Krill oil is even better than Fish oil.  I take a high dose of fish oil on my doctor's recommendation.  I'm wondering if anyone knows if Krill oil is hard on your stomach.  Amazingly, I tolerate the fish oil I take very well.   I take Carlson's Fish Oil and it has a lemon flavor.  I do not take capsules but rather the oil.  The capsules upset my stomach.

Anna
Title: Re: KRILL OIL VS. FISH OIL
Post by: Bernice on July 15, 2009, 10:01:28 PM
Ohiolady,

Thus far it does not seem to upset anything, though I do have bad case of heartburn, I'm thinking it's from something else I ate.
I'm taking the gel pills. He has me taking twice the advised dose on bottle, for now.

He says this is what he uses himself/

Peace & Be Blessed
Bernice
Title: Re: KRILL OIL VS. FISH OIL
Post by: ohiolady on July 16, 2009, 10:27:10 AM
Bernice,

Keep us posted and let us know how you think it works.

Anna
Title: Re: KRILL OIL VS. FISH OIL
Post by: Scottietottie on July 16, 2009, 05:24:54 PM
Hi  :)

Interesting. I don't know which is better, but I do know that taking 3 fish oil capsules per day (as opposed to the one recommended) does seem to have helped my eyes some.

Take care - Scottie  :)
Title: Re: KRILL OIL VS. FISH OIL
Post by: Bernice on July 16, 2009, 07:15:46 PM
Ohiolady,
I read somewhere that you should freeze the capsules first if they upset your stomach, it's supposed to make them dissolve slower. Have not tried it yet.

Peace & Be Blessed
Bernice