Krill is a shrimp like crustacean that lives at the bottom of the ocean. They are at the bottom of the food chain and feed mostly on phytoplankton which makes them clear of almost all impurities. There has been some debate surrounding the harvesting of krill because they serve as food for whales, penguins and some endangered species but because there are so many (the weight of all the krill in the world is double that of all the human beings in the world) they aren’t at risk of becoming endangered. Krill Oil is the oil harvested from these Krill.
Krill Oil itself has been used in numerous scientific studies. These studies found that the extremely high level of omega-3s (more specifically the DHA and EPA found within them) and antioxidants in the supplement offer amazing health benefits. This is increased by the phospholipids used in Krill Oil. Phospholipids are the ‘carriers’ of DHA and EPA. They take it from the oil itself to the cells in your body. This helps significantly with your EFA or Essential Fatty Acids balance which consists of Omega 3s and Omega 6s.
For women, research has proven that Krill Oil reduces the physical and emotional issues from PMS or Pre- Menstrual Syndrome. A double blind clinical trial found women felt better during that harsh time of the month and that they took less pain killers.
Once you get older joint paint and inflammation can become almost unbearable. Krill Oil has been proven to help with this. In clinical trials Krill Oil reduced pain by 28.9%, stiffness by 20.3% and functional impairment by 22.8%. Moreover, results indicated that Krill Oil “significantly inhibits inflammation and reduces arthritic symptoms within a short treatment period of 7 and 14 days.”
Not only does it help with your body, it can help with brain function too. A recent study of 30 men and women with attention difficulties showed 46% improvement in mental concentration and 48% mental focus after 90 days of taking Krill Oil supplements.
Lots of people have been taking fish oil to help with many of the issues mentioned but they can be repulsed by fish oil’s many flaws. The soft gels that most fish oil comes in don’t keep the smell in, meaning you might have to plug your nose when you open a bottle. Not only that, fish oil starts to oxidize as soon as it touches air, soft gels let that air in which makes fish oil go bad much faster. This simply isn’t safe, especially if children are taking it.
What’s contributing heavily to Krill Oil’s amazing affects are antioxidants and Omega-3s. Both fish oil and Krill Oil contain them but in totally different concentrations. Krill Oil is 54 times more powerful than fish oil. Krill oil is also free of pollution and contaminates. Fish oil in large enough quantities can be dangerous because of this.
Because Krill is a crustacean it is recommended that those who are allergic to shell fish, shrimp or seafood use caution when taking krill oil supplements.
Krill Oil is one of the safest and most effective dietary supplements available today.
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