{"id":14294,"date":"2014-01-07T23:06:54","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T04:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/living-well\/2014\/01\/highlight-on-the-power-of-krill-oil.html"},"modified":"2017-11-29T10:15:34","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T15:15:34","slug":"highlight-on-the-power-of-krill-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/living-well\/2014\/01\/highlight-on-the-power-of-krill-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlight on the Power of Krill Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just finished a blog <\/a>supporting the power of fish oil. Specifically, I
\ncited several journal articles and abstracts demonstrating the ability of fish
\noil to modulate:<\/p>\n

1. Genetic expression (with cystic fibrosis)<\/p>\n

2. Inflammation<\/p>\n

3. Immune function<\/p>\n

4. Fracture risk in post-menopausal women<\/p>\n

5. Heart health<\/p>\n

A new finny friend has been swimming its way into
\nheadlines recently, krill oil. Some have questioned
\nif it’s as effective as fish oil. I have reviewed the studies supporting the
\nadded benefit of the carotenoid antioxidant, astaxanthin for protection against
\nstressors on our cells and to modulate blood sugar. Furthermore, although the
\nlevels of polyunsaturated fatty acids are lower in krill, it is believed that
\nthe bioavailability is higher due to its phospholipid content. <\/p>\n

Below are two studies that support why I recommend this supplement along
\nwith fish oil depending on my client’s needs.<\/p>\n

1. Krill Oil
\nEffects Lipid Levels<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

A 2012 study with mice demonstrated that krill oil (KO)
\nand fish oil (FO) modulated lipid levels, with krill having a stronger effect
\nin mice (1). <\/p>\n

2. Krill Oil Shows Promise for
\nWeight Loss<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

In a small
\ntrial of six months, the following benefits occurred in male, mildly obese
\nparticipants (2-3) :<\/i><\/p>\n