Omega-3 fatty acids are good. BiOmega
are fish oil or krill, and USANA continues to use fish oil in our BiOmega omega-3 fatty acid supplement. Why?
BiOmega Provides Significantly More Cardio-Protective Omega-3s than Krill
Nutrition experts recommend at least 1,000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day to protect heart health. The cardio-protective effects are largely attributed to DHA and EPA from omega-3 fatty acids, and intakes of at least 650 mg per day or higher are recommended for healthy individuals.
Another Way BiOmega is Good for the Heart
You can feel good knowing that the fish oil used in BiOmega comes from responsible sources. Our BiOmega fish oil comes from a supplier that is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified. MSC is the world’s leading sustainable seafood certification and ecolabeling organization. MSC-labeled seafood comes from, and can be traced back to,
sustainable sources.
Frequently asked Questions.
Q. Is krill oil significantly more bioavailable than fish oil?
A. Proponents maintain that krill phospholipids are “significantly more bioavailable” than fish oil. The actual data says something else. Yes, there are differences in the absorption rates and total amounts of fat absorbed from different forms of fats, but those differences are minor. Even in the best head-to-head experiments comparing fish oil to krill oil, there have been
no statistically significant differences. The main difference in
absorption may be due to high levels of free fatty acids in the krill oil, not to the phospholipid content
Q. Is krill oil better for supporting health?
A. As a source of omega-3 fatty acids, krill can theoretically be beneficial for our health;
however, there is not overwhelming proof that it is any better than fish oil. Quite the opposite. There is substantial evidence that fish oil is good for our health, while evidence for krill oil is scant. PubMed, the US National Library of Medicine run by the National Institutes of Health, currently (as of 2/26/14) lists 735 studies related to human health and fish oil, while only 18 studies are related to human health and krill oil.
Q. Have USANA scientists looked into developing a krill oil supplement?
A. Yes. In fact, they replicated one oft-quoted krill study that claims to provide cholesterol benefits in our own in-house lab, and they were unable to duplicate the positive results. This is likely because fish oil used in the original study that concluded krill oil was superior was not equivalent to the fish oil used in most supplements. The fish oil was diluted with corn oil, increasing the levels of omega-6 fatty acids in the oil, which would impact the way omega-3s are absorbed. This result likely would not have happened if a properly balanced fish oil were used, such as BiOmega, which contains no omega-6s.
Until USANA can prove the beneficial health effects ourselves, and until the published research is fair and compellingly strong on krill, we stand behind the quality and effectiveness of fish oil, which has ample proof for supporting good health.
Q. What about the astaxanthin in krill oil?
A. Astaxanthin is great. It’s a red-tinted carotenoid that helps neutralize free radicals, so an omega-3 supplement with astaxanthin will provide a little extra antioxidant protection. However, in a report that rated the oxidation rates of various carotenoids, astaxanthin ranked behind lycopene, beta carotene, and zeaxanthin, noting that it was slower
acting than the others. So, while it can’t hurt, the levels of astaxanthin in most krill supplements simply aren’t that beneficial. USANA BiOmega delivers 200 IU of vitamin D, in addition to superior levels of omega-3s, for additional health support.
Don’t believe the hype. If you are searching for a quality omega-3 supplement to support your health, choose fish oil. Krill simply doesn’t measure up. With BiOmega, you get optimal amounts of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids in just two capsules a day, making it a great choice and a great value.
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