Astaxanthin Content of Krill Oil

The redness of the capsule only goes so far in telling the astaxanthin level. At some point the capsule will look dark red. Anything more will make it look black.

However, when a capsule looks orange, it will most likely has little astaxanthin.

Remember:

Orange = Inferior.

Black = Premium Krill Oil.

There are several krill oil brands on the market with very high astaxanthin levels. For example, Deep Ocean Krill Oil distributed by astaxanthin grower Valensa, contains 0.45 mg per 300 mg capsule. Similarly, Azantis makes several qualities of Krill Oil with levels up to 6 mg per 500 mg capsule and they sell their different qualities through many resellers. The standard Azantis quality contains 0.75 mg per 500 mg capsule.

Mega Red does not disclose the astaxanthin content on their label, but we have one indication that it is extremely low: According to oil importer Edwards, who distributes krill oil from the same source as Mega Red's, states (*) that the imported oil typically contains 50 PPM or 0.015 mg per 300 mg capsule.

On the other end of the spectrum we find XanthOmega. They say on their site that they increased "the amount of the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin in XanthOmega™ Krill Oil from 1.5 mg to 12 mg per serving". That makes it the most powerful red krill oil in the world.

Mega Red (*) estimated 0.9 mg astaxanthin in bottle

Deep Ocean Krill Oil (**) estimated 27.0 mg astaxanthin in bottle

Azantis standard grade (***) estimated 45.0 mg astaxanthin in bottle

XanthOmega (****) estimated 360.0 mg astaxanthin in bottle

References:

* Based on web info from J Edwards, distributor of Aker's Superba Krill Oil. See bulknaturaloils.com/fishoil/krilloil.html. Mega Red 60 capsules with 300 mg oil with estimated 0.015 mg astaxanthin per capsule.

** Based on Valensa's website usnutra.com. Deep Ocean Krill Oil with 60 capsules each 300 mg with 0.45 mg astaxanthin per capsule.

*** Based on Azantis' web site azantis.com/products.htm. PrimeMetabolics.com Krill Oil 60 capsules 500 mg each with 0.75 mg astaxanthin per capsule.

**** Based on XanthOmega Krill Oil 60 capsules 500 mg each with 6 mg astaxanthin per capsule. Google "XANTHOMEGA DARK RED KRILL OIL" for supplement facts.

Joe53

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nidhogge wrote:The primary benefit of astaxanthin in Krill is the natural preservative effect. If you're looking to get the antioxidant effect, then separate astaxanthin supplementation would be preferable, but not necessary given the antioxidant value in Immortal's regimen.

CausticSymmetry wrote:Ortho-Nutrition's Krill oil is black. It contains 1.5 mg per 1,000 mg (two capsules) if anyone is curious

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CausticSymmetry wrote:Astaxanthin itself improves by a reduction in the negative effects of DHT. So, whether taking Astakrill or Krill + Astaxanthin, it's not a bad idea.

Astaxanthin has a long half-life, so the timing is not that important. However, it is best to take both krill and astaxanthin with a meal that contains some fat.