Claim evidence

Comparable OA benefit to fish oil per mg EPA+DHA

Grade BSolid canine or strong extrapolated evidenceSave claim

Ingredient: Krill Oil · omega

Plain-language summary

Small trials show similar outcomes; higher cost per mg omega-3 in Canada.

About the ingredient

Cited studies (4)

Canine studies

Cannabidiol plus krill oil supplementation improves chronic stifle osteoarthritis in dogs: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Soontornvipart K, Wongsirichatchai P, Phongphuwanan A, Chatdarong K, Vimolmangkang S · Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) · 2024
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Study summary
Limited quality
Design score 5/11
Design
Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial, Veterinary; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Species
dog
Sample size
Not reported
Duration
Not reported
Controls / blinding
Not reported
Funding
Not reported
Strengths
- Randomized trial design
- Conducted in dogs
Limitations
- Sample size not recorded
- No control group recorded
- Study duration not recorded
Relevance to this claim: Ingredient-level evidence for Krill Oil
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106227
Krill oil vs fish oil bioavailability in dogs
Lipids in Health and Disease · 2019
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Study summary
Moderate quality
Design score 6/11
Design
RCT
Species
dog
Sample size
Not reported
Duration
Not reported
Controls / blinding
Controlled comparison group (per recorded study design)
Funding
Not reported
Strengths
- Randomized trial design
- Conducted in dogs
Limitations
- Sample size not recorded
- Study duration not recorded
Outcome: Comparable plasma EPA/DHA at matched dose
Response to comments on "Effects of different omega-3 sources, fish oil, krill oil, and green-lipped mussel, against cytokine-mediated canine cartilage degradation"-In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2017 doi: 10.1007/s11626-016-0125-y.
Buddhachat K, Siengdee P, Chomdej S, Soontornvipart K, Nganvongpanit K · In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal · 2017
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Study summary
Very limited quality
Design score 2/11
Design
Letter; Comment
Species
dog
Sample size
Not reported
Duration
Not reported
Controls / blinding
Not reported
Funding
Not reported
Strengths
- Conducted in dogs
Limitations
- Sample size not recorded
- No control group recorded
- Study duration not recorded
Relevance to this claim: Ingredient-level evidence for Krill Oil
DOI: 10.1007/s11626-017-0179-5
Comment on "Effects of different omega-3 sources, fish oil, krill oil, and green-lipped mussel against cytokine-mediated canine cartilage degradation" In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2017 doi: 10.1007/s11626-016-0125-y.
Myers SP, Oliver C · In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal · 2017
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Study summary
Very limited quality
Design score 2/11
Design
Letter; Comment
Species
dog
Sample size
Not reported
Duration
Not reported
Controls / blinding
Not reported
Funding
Not reported
Strengths
- Conducted in dogs
Limitations
- Sample size not recorded
- No control group recorded
- Study duration not recorded
Relevance to this claim: Ingredient-level evidence for Krill Oil
DOI: 10.1007/s11626-017-0188-4

Products in our catalog with Krill Oil (1)

Real Mushrooms
5 Defenders for Pets
500 mg / serving

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