Present in krill oil is health promoting long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), phospholipids, choline and astaxanthin.
Omega-3 is essential fat and is most likely to be lacking in many peoples' modern diet. As the Western diet has changed, many of us do not eat enough weekly portions of oily fish for optimal intake - such as salmon, mackerel or sardines. Omega-3 is required for healthy brain development and function, as well as for maintaining a healthy heart, healthy joints, skin and nervous system.
The main health benefits of Krill oil are:
Krill oil supplements deliver levels of omega-3, substantially higher than that of cod liver oil, and are also lower in cholesterol. Krill oil has been clinically shown in studies to raise the omega-3 index in the body. A higher index is associated with better overall health. The form of omega-3 is structurally different from the omega-3 triglycerides found in fish and algal oils.
In krill oil the omega-3s and choline are mostly bound to phospholipids. The naturally complex structure facilitates the uptake and distribution of the omega-3 and choline around the body. It helps them integrate more efficiently into the body’s cell membranes, so may be a better delivery form of omega-3 to the body’s organs than other marine oils such as cod liver. This is largely because omega-3 oils delivered as triglycerides must be processed in the liver before they can be taken up by the cells and used by the body.
Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are among the most researched health promoting nutrients, with findings being well documented and widely studied. The benefits are vast, contributing to the health of your heart, eyes, liver and brain.
Choline is also an essential nutrient that is vital for functions such as nerve signalling, normal brain function, as well as liver and muscle function. We struggle to make enough of this in our bodies so additional amounts must be obtained through our diet. Eggs, poultry and milk are good sources of this nutrient, and krill oil is also a source. The choline in krill oil comes also in the natural form of phosphatidyl choline - the same way it is found in the foods we eat.
Astaxanthin also present in krill oil is a natural antioxidant. Antioxidants neutralise free radicals to protect cells from damage and may also improve the way the immune system functions. Astaxanthin has anti-inflammatory properties, and has been linked to healthier skin, endurance, heart and joint health. This antioxidant is what gives the krill oil its vibrant red colour. It is also a natural preservative that protects the oil from oxidation and eliminates the need to add artificial stabilisers in order to keep the krill oil fresh.
Krill oil is unique in its structure and delivery of a powerful combination of natural nutrients and is supported by science that shows it can be beneficial to overall health and wellbeing - krill oil really is a supplement to be excited about! Click here and order yours today!
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