XanthOmega Krill Oil

• Fortified with 12 mg of astaxanthin for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.

Krill oil provides anti-inflammatory properties from the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, as well as powerful antioxidant properties from phospholipids. Krill is a tiny crustacean that constitutes the largest animal biomass in the world. The oil extracted from krill, rich in EPA and DHA, is bound to highly unsaturated phospholipids that closely resemble those found in the human brain. These phospholipids—phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol, and phosphatidylethanolamine—are major components of cell membranes and are essential for life. Phospholipids act as cellular messengers and transporters of EPA and DHA, rapidly dispersing omega-3s throughout the body. XanthOmega Krill Oil has a high phospholipid content, containing at least 40% phospholipids, mostly phosphatidylcholine. Our version is the purest form available on the market with better absorption of astaxanthin—a powerful antioxidant found in krill oil. A single softgel of XanthOmega Krill Oil contains the astaxanthin levels of 8 conventional krill softgels. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid sourced from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis, a staple in the krill diet and responsible for their vibrant pink color. As research continues to confirm the many health benefits of high-dose astaxanthin, Designs for Health has fortified its XanthOmega Krill Oil with 12 mg per serving of AstaREAL, a registered trademark of astaxanthin. AstaREAL is extracted directly from microalgae using solvent-free technology that ensures maximum control and purity. AstaREAL® is the most studied astaxanthin in the world with over 40 clinical trials in animals and humans.