Is Krill Oil vegan?
Not vegan
Krill oil is harvested from tiny Antarctic crustaceans. Not vegan and ecologically destructive.
What it is
Oil pressed from Euphausia superba krill.
Why not vegan
Krill are animals foundational to the Southern Ocean food web.
Where you'll find it
- Omega-3 supplements
- Some fortified foods
Vegan alternatives
- Algae oil
- Flax/chia ALA sources
FAQ
- Is krill 'sustainable'?
- Industry claims are contested by marine biologists; vegans avoid regardless.
Sources
Last reviewed June 4, 2026