Looking for Heart Support?
Krill Out, We’ve Got You Covered.
Give your heart some love with O-Krill 3™ Cardio Support, a high-strength omega-3 krill oil supplement.
Experience the Effectiveness of
O-Krill 3™ Cardio Support*
- ✓ High in EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids
- ✓ Supports normal heart function
- ✓ Supports normal liver function
- ✓ Supports normal lipid metabolism (the synthesis and breakdown of fats)
What are Krill?
Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans found in the pure waters around Antarctica and make up the largest biomass on the planet. They are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA thanks to the phytoplankton—also known as microalgae—they regularly munch on.
Krill Oil is a More Effective Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids than Fish Oil
Naturally rich in phospholipids (which aid absorption), choline (a B-vitamin-like compound), and astaxanthin (a natural antioxidant), O-Krill 3™ Cardio Support has several key advantages over conventional fish oil:
| Krill Oil | Fish Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Absorption | Rapidly absorbed by the body Omega-3 fatty acids are bound to phospholipids—the same format used by our cells—making them quickly available |
Slowly absorbed by the body Omega-3 fatty acids are in triglyceride form, which needs broken down and reassembled to meet our cells’ needs |
| Taste | Light, clean taste and fresh smell | Distasteful fishy reflux |
| Dosage | 1-2 small, easy-to-swallow softgels per day | Several large, difficult-to-swallow softgels per day |
| Processing | Naturally low in contaminants and minimally processed | Undergoes harsh and extensive processing to remove toxic pollutants |
| Sustainability | Sustainable and ocean-friendly choice, certified by the Marine Stewardship Council | Some species used to make fish oil are overfished (such as salmon and Atlantic cod) |
Sustainably Harvested from a Certified Fishery
Krill may be the most abundant life form on the planet and have an extremely high reproduction rate. Still, it is also an important food source for marine life and many species of birds. Strict controls are in place to ensure that fishing is restricted to sustainable levels.
Less than 0.03% of the total krill are fished annually, which is well below the annual sustainable harvesting quota of 1%. Catch limits are highly regulated and updated as needed by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
The krill for FMD O-KRILL 3™ are ethically harvested and independently certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as being sourced from a sustainable and eco-approved fishery. The MSC label on the packaging confirms our sustainable fishing practices.
Eco-Harvesting™ Ensures a High-Quality Product
The krill used to make FMD O-KRILL 3™ are sourced from the Antarctic Ocean, the world’s cleanest ocean. Because there are no pollutants - and because krill are rich in astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant that naturally keeps krill oil fresh - minimal processing and no added preservatives are required.
The patented Eco-Harvesting™ technology used to catch and process krill is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, an independent non-profit organization. A specially designed trawler system filters out other unwanted fish. The krill are brought aboard the fishing vessel fresh and alive and immediately processed to preserve the nutrients inside. Harvesting krill sustainably and ethically minimizes impact on the ecosystem and ensures a superior omega-3 supplement.
Minimally Processed for Omega-3s Closer to Nature
Krill Oil Production Process
Krill are ethically harvested off Antarctica using an eco-continuous trawl method.
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Live krill are brought on board separated from seawater.
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Krill mass ground into meal.
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Oil separated from the krill meal using ethanol.
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Encapsulation
No issue with environmental pollutants PCB’s, Dioxins, or heavy metals.
Fish Oil Production Process
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Cooking & protein denaturing: Fish cut up, transferred to a cooker, and cooked for 15 minutes at 90°C.
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Pressing: Cooked fish transferred to a press. Extracted sludge and liquor are separated via a strainer, and the liquor held in a decanter.
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De-sludging: Separation of the oil and water via centrifuge. Temp 90°C for separation stages and oil washed with 10% water at 90-95°C.
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Degumming: Treatment with 80% phosphoric acid, followed by separation of the extracted oil by centrifuging.
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Neutralisation: Primary and secondary neutralisation with caustic soda to degum the oil.
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Washing: To ensure removal of the soap from the oil, citric acids are added to the final wash water.
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Bleaching: Activated (Fuller’s) clay is used to reduce oxidation and phosphorus. The treatment is carried out under vacuum at 90°C to 100°C.
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Heavy metal and PCB removal: After 30 minutes of bleaching, the oil is filtered free from the absorption material to ensure removal of heavy metal and PCB impurities.
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Steam deodorization: To deodorize oil is processed by heating the oil to a high temperature under vacuum. Steam is blown through under a vacuum to remove rancidity odor followed by heating to remove residual water.
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Encapsulation.