This relative newcomer to the world’s dietary-supplement shelves is making quite a splash, and you will find in these pages thorough information on all aspects of krill oil. Feel free to roam around and offer your questions or comments at the bottom of each of the articles.
First, learn about what is krill oil here, and see some fascinating videos from the Antarctic.
If you wonder why krill oil is of such interest to so many, you might want to start by learning of the many potential health benefits of krill oil, including its potential effects on
• Cardio health – Krill oil also has been shown to positively effect cardio health, reducing bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol.
• Arthritis – Krill oil provides relief for those with arthritis.
• Women's health – Women have found krill oil to be especially helpful in combating the discomfort of PMS (premenstrual syndrome)and dysmenorrhoea.
• Eye health – Krill oil contains the super anti-oxidant astaxanthin, which is increasingly being studied for its effectiveness in promoting eye health.
• Diabetes – Krill oil has been shown to be effective at reducing elevated lipid and glucose levels, which is significant for diabetics.
– Children, too, need the health benefits that krill oil can confer.
• Learn about krill oil dosagerecommendations for both adults and children.
Krill oil sustainability
Because krill is such an environmentally important marine creature (at the base of the food chain), the harvesting of krill for its oil for human consumption has become controversial. WellWise has done much research on this krill oil sustainability. Learn more about:
