Nutritional Therapist, Sarah Brereton looks at fast-absorbing and sustainable solutions for Omega-3. n alarming 97% of the Western population have insufficient levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. Our diets have shifted dramatically in recent years, away from natural sources such as nuts, seeds, and oily fish like salmon and mackerel, and towards processed saturated fats and high-sugar options.

Let’s take a look at what these Omega fats do for our bodies; they are the building blocks of our cells. They incorporate into cell membranes, help produce good cholesterol and hormones, and support heart, brain, and vision health. So why aren’t we prioritising them? For many, childhood memories of unpleasant cod liver oil, or the “fishy repeat” from fish oil capsules, have been a deterrent. That’s where krill oil comes in. In recent years, I’ve found it to be a real game-changer. Krill oil delivers Omega-3s in a highly absorbable phospholipid form, which means faster uptake into cells and no aftertaste. On a simple level: healthy cells = healthy organs = healthy body.

Krill oil is the purest source of a naturally occurring composition of Omega-3s (phospholipids) but also contains choline and astaxanthin, so it really is a nutrient powerhouse. The naturally occurring choline is an essential nutrient your body and mind needs to regulate memory, mood, muscle control. Astaxanthin is a potent natural antioxidant.

Cleanmarine Krill Oil is sourced from one of the world’s most regulated and sustainable fisheries, managed by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).

Harvested in the pristine waters of Antarctica’s Area 48 (where krill stocks have risen from 56 million tonnes in 2000 to 63 million tonnes in 2025) it holds MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) Certification, the highest global standard for wild fishery sustainability. Every batch can be traced from ocean to shelf via the “catch locator”.

Cleanmarine Krill Oil is my go-to for fast absorbing Omega’s, as it contains highly absorbable EPA & DHA fatty acids, which contribute to the normal function of the heart, brain, vision* with added vitamin D3 for immunity, bones, and muscles too. Each capsule contains 590mg of concentrated, high strength Omega-3 with astaxanthin and choline plus 10μg of vitamin D3, 200% of your RDI.

Cleanmarine also has smaller kids-sized capsules in Cleanmarine Kids Krill, find them at your local pharmacy or health store.

*Cleanmarine Krill Oil capsules contain: EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of EPA and DHA. DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the maintenance of normal muscles and bones.