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Fish Oil or Krill oil: Which one to take?

To obtain the widespread omega 3 benefits, diet rich in omega 3 foods along with a daily dose of omega 3 capsules is required. Fish oil omega 3 capsules are the recommended choice over krill oil ones. Many health organizations recommend a daily intake of 250-500 mgs of omega 3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA) per day for healthy adult populations. However, recommendations for omega 3 fatty acids vary as per the requirements with underlying health conditions.Question is what exactly are omega 3 fatty acids&why are they recommended? Well, Omega 3 fats or the“good fats”are an integral part of each of our body’s cell membranes and help the functioning of our crucial organs like heart, brain, joints & immune systems. To obtain the ample omega 3 benefits it’s important to have a daily intake of omega 3 foods from the diet, as our body is unable to make it.Omega 3 fatty acids are of two types, i.e. eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); found majorly in fatty tiss...