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Omega-3 Phospholipids

Omega-3 phospholipids are EPA or DHA bound to phospholipid molecules rather than a separate omega-3 fatty acid. Krill oil contains omega-3s mainly in this form.

Also listed as Omega3, Omega-3, Omega 3, Phospholipids

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Does the phospholipid form remove omega-3 precautions?

Omega-3 supplements can cause unpleasant taste, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal discomfort. High-dose fish oil can influence platelet activity, and NIH recommends reviewing use alongside anticoagulant medicines. The sources reviewed here do not establish a separate safety exemption for phospholipid products. 1

What about high doses and heart rhythm?

BfR recommends medical discussion of omega-3 preparations for people with heart disease or cardiovascular risk factors. This general guidance cannot quantify phospholipid-specific risks. 2

How should study doses be read?

The absorption experiment reported about 1,700 mg EPA plus DHA, whereas the knee trial reported 2 g total krill oil daily. These are different quantities. Neither is a universal recommended intake of omega-3 phospholipids. 3 4

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  2. Omega-3-Fettsäuren: Wichtig, aber in Maßen Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung