By Maria J Romero HW499 Bachelors Capstone in Health and Wellness What Is Krill Krill oil comes from tiny shrimplike crustaceans in the sea that are around 1 to 6 centimeters long They mainly feed on phytoplankton and are most commonly eaten by whales seals penguins squid and fish ID: 327328
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Krill Oil: The Facts
By: Maria J Romero
HW499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Health and Wellness Slide2
What Is Krill?
Krill oil comes from tiny shrimp-like crustaceans in the sea that are around 1 to 6 centimeters long. They mainly feed on phytoplankton and are most commonly eaten by whales, seals, penguins, squid, and fish.
Krill are found primarily in the colder waters of the ocean. The Southern Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean are the more common areas off of Antarctica, Vancouver, Russia, Ukraine and Japan (Anderson, 2013).Slide3
Benefits
Contains the antioxidant
astaxanthin
, commonly found in fish with bright red pigments, which helps the immune system and protects cells from damage.
Reduces LDL and increases HDL
May help reduce common symptoms of premenstrual symptom (PMS)
Helps with reducing inflammation and arthritis symptomsFatty acids help decrease swelling
Treating eczema and other skin conditions
Has been used to help treat:
High blood pressureCancerOsteoarthritisDepressionStrokeSlide4
Krill Oil Supplement
Krill oil is most commonly taken as a capsule supplement but can also be taken in liquid form as well
.
Krill oil supplements have been preferred over regular fish oil because of the lack of fishy burps that people often run into. Both forms have been shown to prevent these burps and bad smell.
Little to no toxins or contaminantsSlide5
Checking the Label
Check the ingredients list and make sure it has mainly extracts from krill and no preservatives.
Look for TMA (
trimethyline
), which is a compound used in krill and if it is labeled, the supplement may not come from a pure source (Krill Oil Report,
n.d.
).
Make sure the packaging is tight and secure to prevent any moisture from entering
Look for the bright red color, which indicates the presence of an antioxidant called
astaxanthinConduct a little research on the company or manufacturer by phone or searching their website to verify the purity and how they process their supplementSlide6
Why is Krill Oil the New Craze?
Krill oil has gotten very popular over the past few years because of it’s similarities to fish oil. They both deliver healthy fats that are beneficial for many illnesses. One big reason that people are steering towards krill oil is because of it’s purity. Krill have very short life spans which result in a shorter period to accumulate toxins from the sea, unlike most fish (
Roselen
, 2014).
Due to krill oils solubility in water, it makes it that much more desirable. This solubility enables krill oil to fully absorbed by the brain and at a quicker rate that regular fish oil. Slide7
Krill Oil vs
Fish Oil
Both contain Omega-3’s, EPA, and DHA
Krill Oil has phospholipids and
astaxanthin
Oil from krill is reported to have a higher concentration of EPA
Krill oil has less or no fish burps, unlike traditional fish oil
Krill oil has greater potential to promote lipid catabolism (
Vigerust
, 2013)There is still much more research to be conducted on krill oil and the comparison it has to fish oil. Slide8
Krill Oil vs
Fish OilQualit of LifeSlide9
Krill Oil & Wellness
DHA and EPA have significant roles on the body when it comes to overcoming illnesses and diseases. A study on individuals with depression has shown very low amounts of EPA in their cells (Sly,
n.d.
). Supplementing people with depression with krill oil and supplying them with sufficient amounts of EPA can play a role in suicide prevention.
Supplementing the body with krill oil has shown tremendous results in overall health for the average person. Inflammation is another area that krill oil is getting recognized for. In 7 average individuals over 7 days, Krill oil has been proven to reduce pain 28.9%, reduce stiffness by 20.3%, and reduce functional impairment by 22.8% (Deutsch, 2007)Slide10
Research
As more research is released, krill oil is starting to be considered to be superior to standard
f
ish oil. It has proven to have more stability, less mercury, and better bioavailability of the fatty acids (Patel, 2014). Antarctic krill oil is considered to be very therapeutic. The
astaxanthins
that krill oil has are strong antioxidants that have are also becoming well known for their health benefits with weight management, lowering inflammation, anti-cancer, and many others. Like the well known fish oil supplement that many people take today, individuals are beginning to be prescribed krill oil for the same benefits. These supplements tend to come in a “pharmaceutical grade” for higher potency and better benefits.Slide11
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