Krill Oil: Omega-3 Without the Risks

Why all the fuss for the oil of a crustacean no heavier than a dry pea? The news is that the oil of this small zooplankton is crucial for maintaining excellent health. But what exactly are krill?

They are small, shrimp-like organisms which provide a crucial link in the food chain of marine ecosystems throughout the Earth’s oceans. They are the yum-yum of many fish, seals, and some sharks and whales. More importantly, they are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which play an important role in the human body by enabling antioxidants to fight age-acceleration due to unruly free radicals damaging cells and tissues.

The cool thing about taking krill oil as a supplement is that the processed oil has been cleared of the mercury and PCB toxins that can be present in the krill itself.


Since Americans tend to get plenty of Omega-6 oils like ALA (alpha linolenic acid, that is, those from vegetable oils like canola, corn, flaxseed and soy) but not enough Omega-3 fatty acids like EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) or DHA (docosahexaenoic acid ) from fish oils, the crucial supplement you should consider adding to your diet is Omega-3 from Krill Oil.

“In fact, many scientists believe that one major reason for today’s high incidence of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, premature aging, and some forms of cancer is this profound imbalance between your intake of omega-6 and omega-3 fats,” says Dr. Mercola on his natural medicine website: http://www.mercola.com.

Studies have also shown that krill oil relieves or minimizes chronic inflammation and arthritic symptoms, keeps blood vessels healthy and minimizes clotting, relieves the emotional problems associated with premenstrual syndrome, lowers the incidence of heart disease by lowering triglyceride levels and increasing HDL cholesterol, and helps in the management of migraines for adolescents

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