Some of us may still remember our mothers giving us a large spoonful of fish oil, which they claimed could help maintain our health and prevent our immune system from weakening. Since then, many years have passed and badly tasting fish oil, has been turned into a capsule that is much easier to swallow.
Aside from fish oil, there is another healthier alternative which is no less recommended, Krill oil. Like fish oil, krill oil is considered to be an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which are found mainly in sea creatures. Many studies support it as even more effective in maintaining body health than other popular oils. Get to know krill oil a little more closely along with its six health benefits, which you won’t want to miss out on.
Krill oil is a substitute for fish oil that rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, and is made from a tiny crustacean that lives in clear Antarctic waters. Many researchers claim that omega-3 fatty acids in krill oil are more effective for the body than omega-3 fatty acids from other sources, and therefore is a product that makes it possible to maintain health more easily and efficiently. Even though its "superiority" on traditional fish oil has not yet been proven beyond a doubt, the scientists who’ve studied it have no doubt that krill oil has many health benefits, especially ones that can’t be obtained from ordinary fish oil.
It is known that our body needs omega-3 fatty acids that it can’t produce on its own, but why get them from krill oil? Here are 6 health benefits of krill oil, which make it more recommended than fish oil or omega-3 supplements.
Krill oil contains two types of omega-3 fatty acids - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), whose effectiveness against inflammation has been tested and proven in many cases. However, unlike fish oil, it’s easier for the body to absorb the omega-3 fatty acids that come from krill oil since in fish oil most of them are in the form of triglycerides. It is therefore not surprising that a study conducted in 2013 found that the oil helps the body to accumulate higher amounts of Omega-3 compared to fish oil.
In a study conducted in 2016, it was proven that krill oil helps fight infections, and it does so more efficiently than fish oil. Furthermore, krill oil contains a pink-orange pigment called Astaxanthin, a substance with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Several studies have examined the effect of the consumption of krill oil directly on inflammation, one of which was found to reduce the rate of development of molecules that cause inflammation when bacteria reach the intestinal environment. In another study conducted in 2007 in Canada, people with chronic infections who took 300 mg of krill oil daily reduced the incidence of infections by 30% within one month.
Because krill oil is effective in preventing infections, it is also considered to be particularly effective in reducing symptoms of arthritis. In the Canadian study mentioned in the previous section, it has been shown that krill helps to reduce stiffness, difficulty in movement and joint pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or degenerative arthritis. Another study conducted by four medical centers in Japan found that intake of Krill oil reduces knee pain after 30 days of regular consumption, and also increases the range of movement of the knees.
In a large number of studies, omega 3 consumption has been linked to a reduction of menstrual pain and various symptoms of PMS, with some researchers recommending taking omega-3 supplements instead of painkillers in case of a severe cycle. As in the rest of the cases you’ve seen, in this case, too, krill oil was found to be even more effective in treating this problem; In a study conducted at the University of Montreal, women who consumed krill oil used less pain medication during their menstrual period than women who consumed fish oil, therefore, krill oil is more recommended for this purpose.
In general, Omega 3 is a fatty acid that is considered very healthy for the heart. In many studies, it has been found that omega-3 intake helps to increase the number of lipids in the bloodstream, which helps to significantly reduce the number of triglycerides and fats in the body. In studies comparing omega-3 fish oil intake with omega-3 intake from krill oil, it was found that only the krill oil helped to increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. Along with this comparison, a comparison was also made between krill oil and olive oil to see which one had the best effect on people who had insulin resistance, and it would not surprise you to find that krill oil was the winner.
The main problem with fish oil consumption is that it has an unpleasant aftertaste and it causes some people to belch throughout the day, but krill oil doesn’t cause these effects, especially since its capsules are smaller and easier to swallow. In order to maintain health and achieve all the benefits mentioned above, it is recommended to consume 250-500 mg of DHA and EPA per day, but it is best to consult a doctor before you start using krill oil because if you are taking blood thinners, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or preparing for surgery, you shouldn’t consume krill oil.
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