The Advantage of Krill Oil Omega 3



KRILL IS a small red crustacean that live in the cold waters of the northern and southern poles. They produce rapidly and are abundantly available, primarily as a food source for whales and other marine animals but also for human consumption due to their high level of omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA. While krill is not as well studied as fish oil, the research which has been done, demonstrates similar or potentially superior health benefits to non-concentrated fish oil.

In addition to its high levels of omega 3 fatty acids, krill oil also contains several antioxidants such as vitamin A and E and astaxanthin. Antioxidants can provide further protection against inflammation and the damaging effects of free radicals. Another benefit to krill is that it comes from some of the cleanest waters on the earth and is at the bottom of the food chain and thus is less prone to accumulating pollutants to the degree that marine animals further up the food chain do, including some fish. While more research is needed, krill oil does appear to be a healthy and beneficial source of omega-3s.

Benefits of Omega-3

Lowering Cholesterol
A recent meta-analysis of studies investigating the effects of krill oil supplementation on humans, concluded that krill oil can significantly reduced LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL or healthy cholesterol levels.
Anti-inflammatory
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial involving patients with arthritis and high levels of inflammation indicated that a daily dose of 300mg of krill oil for 14 days reduced markers of inflammation by almost 30%. There was also a significant reduction in scores of pain, stiffness and functional impairment by those that were treated with krill oil over the placebo group.
Pain Reduction
A study involving women who suffered from dysmenorrhea (extremely painful menstruation) demonstrated that 3 months of supplemental krill oil was superior to non-concentrated fish oil in decreasing the need for pain medications and the emotional symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).


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<Written by David Health Research Centre>

04/14/2017




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