TABLE 3.
Composition of astaxanthin krill oil and flaxseed oil in percent
| Fatty acids (%) | Astaxanthin krill oil | Flaxseed oil |
|---|---|---|
| ∑Saturated | 33.5 | 7.7 |
| ∑Monounsaturated | 28.7 | 19.5 |
| ∑ Polyunsaturated n−6 | 1.4 | 15.7 |
| ∑ Polyunsaturated n−3 | 16.1 | 56.4 |
| ∑Polyunsaturated | 18.8 | 72.1 |
| n−6/n−3 | 0.09 | 0.28 |
| EPA + DHA | 12.4 | <0.1 |
| ALA | 0.5 | 56.4 |
| SDA | 2.1 | <0.1 |
| Astaxanthin esters | 804 mg/kg | 0 |
| Peroxide a | <2 meq/kg | 3.55 meq/kg |
Abbreviations: ALA, α‐linolenic acid; DHA, docosahexaenoic acid; EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid; SDA, stearidonic acid.
a
Given as mean of four repetitive analyses from various bottles.