How to Store Krill Oil In High Temperatures

Krill oil is a supplement made from a species of shrimp-like crustaceans called krill. The oil is similar to other types of fish oil in that it contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which help promote brain function and reduce the risk of heart disease. Unlike other omega-3 supplements, however, krill oil also contains astaxanthin, an antioxidant that helps the body's cells fight off free radicals. If you purchase krill oil supplements, you must keep them dry and cool to maintain their potency.

Things You'll Need

• Glass jar or container with tight lid

Show More

Instructions

• 1

  Take your supplements out of their plastic bottle and put them in a glass container with a sealed lid. This will keep the humidity out of the container and prevent the capsules from becoming leaky and sticking together.

• 2

  Look for a place in your home that is dry, cool and away from direct sunlight. Extended exposure to temperatures above 100 degrees diminishes the effectiveness of the supplement's ingredients.

• 3

  Store your supplements in the refrigerator if there is no other place in your home that is cool. Ensure the glass container is fully sealed because the capsules will be more prone to humidity in a refrigerator.

• 4

  Throw out your krill oil supplements if you have not finished them in three years to avoid taking supplements that may have become rancid.