Comparison of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid bioavailability in fish oil and krill oil: network meta-analyses
Nguyen TT, Mafruhah OR, Nguyen HT
Published in Food Chemistry: X
Methodology
Network meta-analysis of randomised trials comparing plasma and erythrocyte omega-3 incorporation from krill oil versus fish oil at matched EPA/DHA doses
Key Findings
Krill oil produced comparable or slightly greater omega-3 incorporation per gram of EPA and DHA than fish oil, consistent with phospholipid delivery.
Conclusions
Krill oil offers modest bioavailability advantages per unit of EPA/DHA but delivers less omega-3 per capsule.
Limitations
Surrogate biomarker endpoints; heterogeneous dosing.
Supplements Studied
Krill oil produced comparable or slightly greater omega-3 incorporation per gram of EPA and DHA than fish oil, consistent with phospholipid delivery.
Krill oil produced comparable or slightly greater omega-3 incorporation per gram of EPA and DHA than fish oil, consistent with phospholipid delivery.
Outcomes Measured
Krill oil produced comparable or slightly greater omega-3 incorporation per gram of EPA and DHA than fish oil, consistent with phospholipid delivery.
Study Details
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