Phospholipidsare components of our cells. They occur naturally in livers, eggs andKrill oilYoutransport the vitalOmega-3 fatty acidsEPA and DHAto where they are needed: brain, heart, eyes and liver. As a component of the cell walls (cell membranes), they serve to protect the cells and also to ensure the flexibility of the cells
What exactly are phospholipids?
Phospholipids are complex lipids that have an ester bond with phosphorus. “Lipids” is a collective term for natural substances that are completely or at least largely insoluble in water (hydrophobic). Phospholipids arestructural component of cell surface membranesand the membranes within cells. They help maintain their strength, flexibility and integrity. Some call phospholipids the "molecules of life" because without them we would suffer from critical cellular dysfunction and thus enormous health consequences.
What makes phospholipids so special?
Phospholipidsare not only an elementary component of the cells, but they also have the task of transporting the vital long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) into the cell membranes.These nutrients ensure the flexibility of the cellThe phospholipids in krill oil bring the omega-3 fatty acids and the containedCholineto the parts of the body that need them most, such as the brain, heart, eyes and liver. They also protect cells from toxins and free radicals.
Where do phospholipids occur?
Omega-3 fatty acids are not only essential for life, but they have certain special functions in our body and prove to be just as important. So where can you naturally find both phospholipids and omega-3 fatty acids? In livers, eggs andespecially in krill and the krill oil obtained from itIn krill oil, the majority of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are bound to phospholipids. Our cell membranes are made of these. In fish oil products, omega-3 fatty acids are present in triglyceride form.
How do omega-3 phospholipids and omega-3 triglycerides differ?
The physical properties of triglycerides differ from those of phospholipids, which affects the tolerance and absorption of omega-3 fatty acids. One clear difference is thatthat triglycerides do not dissolve in waterand tend to float on the stomach fluid, which can lead to fishy burping. Omega-3 phospholipids, on the other hand, dissolve in water and mix easily with the stomach pulp.Omega-3 fatty acids from krill oil are better toleratedand absorption is even better. It has been shown that taking krill oil increases EPA and DHA levels in the blood plasma more effectively than taking omega-3 triglycerides fromFish oil.
