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Supplementation of Krill oil tends to be in the range of 1-3 g daily (overall oil weight), which has been used in the clinical trials of krill oil supplementation.
If supplementing in accordance with the omega-3 content, the omega-3 content that is supplemented from krill oil should be equal to approximately 2/3rds that used with basic fish oil supplementation to account for the increased absorption. If one were to normally supplement 1000 mg EPA plus DHA, then 660 mg of EPA and DHA from krill oil would be equivalent. *
Krill oil supplements tend to be available in the form of capsules from most supplement stores. Capsule dosages are designed so that 1 to 3g of oil can be taken daily. Sometimes the dosages are listed in terms of EPA and DHA content.
In order to start seeing a benefit from taking krill oil supplements, it may be necessary to consistently take the capsules twice daily for up to eight to 12 weeks. This is what is known as a tonic, rather than an acute supplement. That is, it is meant to be incorporated into your normal nutritional routine so that you may see benefits over time.
Due to the more efficient bioavailability of krill oil, 660 mg of EPA and DHA from krill oil may be sufficient to achieve the same effects as 1000 mg of EPA and DHA from fish oil. *
