What is Krill Oil?
Krill oil comes from a small crustacean living in the Antarctic Ocean upon which the whales and penguins feed. The word ‘krill’ means small fish in the Norwegian language. Krill oil is one of the actively studied items in research studies due to the nutritional value it holds, and accordingly, its functional value.
What nutritional value does Krill oil hold?
Krill oil is thought to hold the same nutritional benefits as fish oil. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA. It is abundant in high-quality proteins (Janet C. Tou, 2007), minerals, and antioxidant levels. Its antioxidant levels are greater than what is found in fish oil. Also, the rate of absorption of Krill oil omega-3 fatty acids in the body, is greater than of fish oil. However, it is more expensive than fish oil, which is why it might not be as preferred by the consumers (Grundmann, 2014).
What health benefits does Krill Oil have?
Although the volume of research done on Krill oil to uncover its benefits on human health lacks, yet still, whatever research that has been done on it gave promising results in the following aspects (Dan Xie, 2019):
• Reduces inflammation
• Removes dental plaque
• Has anti-cancer effects
• Reduces arthritis and joint pain
• Helps with PMS symptoms
• Promotes heart health by preventing cardiovascular disease
• Anti-obesity
• Has a neuroprotective effect (Dan Xie, 2019)
• Has anti-diabetic effect
How much EPA and DHA:
EPA and DHA ideally should be based on indivuiduals omega-3 needs when possible but experts suggest that 1000 milligrams of DHA is not an unreasonable daily goal especially in people with cardiovascular disease. However, speak to your doctor about taking supplements.
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