Why you should be taking krill oil

Krill are tiny shrimp-like animals with an abundance of healthy omega-3 fatty acids necessary for proper cellular function.  Here are five reasons you should be taking Krill Oil.

1. Easier to Absorb – The omega-3 fatty acids in krill are stored as phospholipids, which have a simpler digestive process than other forms of fatty acids. Studies have found that your body can absorb the fatty acids in krill oil more easily than it can those from fish oil or plants.
2. Contains Powerful Antioxidants – Krill contains a very potent antioxidant called astaxanthin. Antioxidants protect your cells from damaging free radicals. “Free radicals” is a term used to describe damaged cells that can be problematic. Typically, antioxidants can fight only one at a time, but evidence suggests that astaxanthin may be able to take on multiple free radicals at the same time.
3. Encourages Heart Health – Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Elevated levels are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and high triglycerides are also one of the signs of metabolic syndrome. Krill contains fatty acids that can help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. Recent research revealed that krill oil supplementation may lower triglyceride levels in adults with borderline high or high triglycerides by more than 10 percent.
4. May Reduce Arthritis Pain – Research suggests that krill can reduce the painful inflammation associated with arthritis. A study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that krill oil reduced arthritis pain and stiffness within one to two weeks.
5. Boosts Brain Power – It is well known that low levels of omega-3s can cause cognitive decline, or a loss of memory and thinking skills. Krill may be the answer to boosting your brain power. A study published in Lipids in Health and Disease found that rats given krill oil supplements performed better on cognitive skill tests. They also found that krill produced effects similar to those of antidepressants.