Krill Oil - 60 gelcaps

Krill are an ocean crustacean that very closely resemble shrimp.  The difference between these two is that krill have many tiny legs while shrimps have ten legs that are flatter in shape.  Just like how fish oil comes from fish, krill oil is oil that is taken from krill.  Krill are a crustacean that can grow up to six centimeters long.  Due in part to their miniscule size, krill are placed at the bottom of the ocean food chain.  Krill are eaten by larger marine livestock such as fish, squid, penguins, seal, whales as well as others.
 

And like fish oil, krill oil is also a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids.  To reiterate, Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that is essential to the body. However the body is unable to produce Omega 3s on its own.  As a result, Omega’s must be obtained from food.  The three main types of Omega 3 fatty acids required for the body’s metabolism are a-Linolenic Acid (ALA), Eicosapentaenoic Acid (ELA), and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA).
 

Today Omega 3s from marine sources are gaining popularity because of the host of health benefits they have to offer such as:
 

• Strengthening the joints and bones
• Improving cardiovascular function
• Helping with menstrual difficulties
• Regulating blood flow
• Balancing blood pressure
• Improving liver and kidney function
• Reducing cholesterol levels
• Improving brain development

Krill oil contains astaxanthin which is a carotenoid, a yellow or red pigment that occurs in plants and animals touted for its benefits to the immune system and eye health.  Astaxanthin is also a potent antioxidant and as such, krill oil is gaining popularity for its natural anti-oxidizing properties.  Furthermore krill oil is also a good source of vitamins A, D and E. Blind placebo studies have been placed. Krill reduces the bad Cholesterol HDL by 32% and increases the good Cholesterol in your body by 4.2%

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)