Krill Oil Not Sustainable?

            Whole Foods discontinues krill oil?!  To my surprise, the popular omega-3 oil has been removed from all Whole Foods supermarkets.  According to the recently published article in Natural Foods Merchandiser, krill oil is being questioned for its sustainability.

            Krill are shrimp like crustaceans that are vital to the ocean’s eco system.  Many marine animals such as penguins, seals, and whales depend upon this little crustacean as their primary food source.  In recent years, the growing popularity of krill has resulted in a decline in marine life in the areas where krill is most fished.  In response to their decision, Whole Foods states, “Consequently, at present we are choosing to discontinue the sale of krill supplements as we continue to evaluate this emerging research. Please consider alternatives to krill oil supplements such as fish oil or astaxanthin supplements.”

            Ditch krill and go for squid! Squid are the perfect alternative to krill and other unsustainable omega-3 products.  These little creatures have a short lifespan of one to three years, and reproduce rapidly at a young age. CardioTabs Ocean Safe Omega-3 is one of the only supplements made from sustainable squid.  In addition to their rapid reproduction rates, squid are a more environmentally friendly choice because they are caught using jig gear.  Using jig gear means there is almost zero by-catch and our delicate ocean ecosystems are not damaged.

Is Your Fish Oil Safe?

Is your fish oil safe? Mercury, PCBs, and lead are only a few of the many contaminants commonly found in fish. Research suggests that excess intake of heavy metals such as PCBs and mercury can have harmful effects on the immune system, reproductive system, neurological system, and endocrine system. The consequences of large quantities of heavy metals can be devastating, which is why the government has enforced such stringent standards especially in the state of California under Proposition 65.

As you may have seen recently in the news, many fish oil companies and suppliers have failed to meet California’s Proposition 65 PCB standard, which states that PCB levels should not exceed 90 nanograms a day. There’s no need to worry if you take CardioTabs Omega-3 fish oil or CardioTabs Ocean Safe Omega-3! These pure fish oil supplements meet both the World Health Organization’s and California’s proposition 65 standards for 12 toxic PCBs. In fact, we are gold-certified in heavy metals testing by a nationally-recognized third-party laboratory.

Typically the smaller the fish, the less mercury and contaminants the fish contains. Larger fish tend to live longer, which causes them to absorb more contaminants. CardioTabs Omega-3 fish oil is derived anchovy, sardines, and squid while the oil in CardioTabs Ocean Safe Omega-3 is extracted only from squid. Heavy metals and contaminants that are found in these short-lived sea creatures are purified using molecular distillation; the only method that removes PCBs, heavy metals (such as mercury, lead, and cadmium), DDT and other contaminants to below detectable levels for human consumption. Don’t question the safety of your fish oil; choose a brand you can trust!