Maximum daily dose Omegor Krill?
What is the recommended daily dosage for Omegor Krill? How many Omegor Krill capsules can I take per day?
Dear Barbara,
Omegor Krill is a dietary supplement based on krill oil, rich in omega-3 EPA and DHA in phospholipid form, choline (an essential nutrient), and astaxanthin (a natural antioxidant). In Europe, krill oil is classified as a novel food, meaning a new food ingredient of uncommon use.
Therefore, the characteristics of krill oil and its maximum daily intake of EPA and DHA are regulated by the European Commission. The maximum daily intake of EPA+DHA from krill oil approved by the European Commission in 2009 for dietary supplements was initially 200 mg, while at the end of 2012 a quantity of 250 mg per day was approved.
In 2017, the European Commission approved, as maximum levels of EPA and DHA combined from Antarctic krill oil rich in phospholipids extracted from Euphausia superba, for the category of dietary supplements:
- 3000 mg/day for the general population.
- 450 mg/day for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
The recommended dose of Omegor Krill is from 2 to 6 capsules per day before a main meal and during the first part of the day (breakfast or lunch). During pregnancy and breastfeeding, up to 3 capsules per day of Omegor Krill are recommended. In particular, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA contribute to maintaining:
- normal heart function with a daily intake of 250 mg (2 capsules of Omegor Krill).
Also, choline contributes:
- to maintaining normal liver function and physiological lipid metabolism and is useful for the proper functioning of homocysteine metabolism (2 capsules of Omegor Krill).
For maintaining normal brain functions and visual ability, a dosage of 3 to 6 capsules per day of Omegor Krill is recommended, depending on the level of stress and intensity of professional, sports and study commitments. The omega-3 fats it contains are in phospholipid form, a structure that makes them even more absorbable by our body (greater bioavailability) and therefore more effective even at lower doses compared to fish oil.
At this link you can find two studies showing the better absorption of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from krill oil compared to fish oil. Choline, in addition to protecting the liver from fat accumulation as mentioned above, as phosphatidylcholine enters the composition of cell membranes and is involved in the process of nerve impulse transmission. It increases the concentration of the brain neurotransmitter acetylcholine, is a rich source of organically bound phosphorus and is one of the preferred carriers of DHA in nervous system cells: improves memory impairment, both in young and elderly subjects.
Krill oil is also a source of astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant capable of crossing the blood-bra
