What gives the typical red color of omega 3 krill oil?Updated 10 months ago

The typical red color of omega 3 oil from the Antarctic crustacean is due to the content of the strongest natural antioxidant astaxanthin, which is found in krill. The astaxanthin present in krill oil has strong antioxidant properties that protect the oil from oxidation and increase the stability of the oil, eliminating the need to add additional antioxidants. At the same time, it has significant health benefits for the human body.

The color change in krill oil and its lightening is caused by oxidation. When comparing dietary supplements with this omega 3 oil, the customer can recognize whether the oil was protected from atmospheric oxygen or not during encapsulation. This is also why we choose encapsulation under a nitrogen atmosphere for all our products containing omega 3 fatty acids to prevent its degradation.

How is astaxanthin synthesized in the body of krill?

Astaxanthin is created in krill through its diet, which includes seaweed, especially red algae, and certain types of phytoplankton. These simple photosynthetic organisms contain astaxanthin, a naturally occurring red pigment with antioxidant properties.

When krill consume this algae, astaxanthin accumulates in its tissues, turning its body red. Thanks to this accumulation of astaxanthin, krill becomes not only a source of omega 3 fatty acids, but also a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.