Multiple Benefits of Krill
Krill Oil™ has many benefits. Unlike fish oil products, Krill Oil™ doesn't contain dangerous levels of mercury or lead, doesn't go rancid quickly and has a clean, fresh taste. Made from hearty krill, shrimp-like crustaceans that thrive in the harsh Antarctic waters, Krill Oil™ is the only product to contain phospholipids specially integrated with omega-3 essential fatty acids. This unique structure provides important cell membrane building blocks in the ratios used by the body and may be far better utilized than standalone phospholipids or omega-3 products. The result: stronger cell membranes that function better to maintain your health.
The desirable composition of Krill Oil™, high in omega-3 essential fatty acids, also provides a healthy balance. High levels of omega-6 fatty acids, such as from processed foods, enable your cell membranes to initiate over production of certain prostaglandins that can lead to cellular irritation, heart system imbalances and other concerns. But omega-3 fatty acids can reverse that trend. Omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA (docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids) compete with arachidonic acid for building blocks, such as the COX-2 enzyme, and can instead lead to balanced levels of the many different types of prostaglandins. The result: cellular comfort, heart health and many other healthy body systems. Antarctic Krill Oil™ also contains natural antioxidants, which are cell membrane protectors. Each serving contains 100 IU of vitamin A and a very high level, 1.5 mg, of astaxanthin, an immune-supporting carotenoid, which can be used to guard your cell membranes from free radical damage.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 softgels daily with breakfast.
Ingredients:
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size: 2 Softgel
Servings per Container: 30
|
|
Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
| Calories |
10 |
|
| Calories from Fat |
10 |
|
| Total Fat |
1 g |
2% |
| Trans Fat |
0 g |
* |
| Neptune Krill Oil (NKO™) |
1 g
(1,000 mg) |
* |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
300 mg |
* |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) |
150 mg |
* |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) |
90 mg |
* |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
60 mg |
* |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids |
20 mg |
* |
| Omega-9 Fatty Acids |
100 mg |
* |
| Phospholipids |
400 mg |
* |
| Esterified Astaxanthin |
1.25 mg |
* |
| Choline |
70 mg |
* |
Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
*Daily Value Not Established |
Other Ingredients: Softgel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water). Contains shellfish (krill) derivative. |
Krill Oil offers a significant source of unique phospholipids, rich in antioxidants and the two essential Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, EPA and DHA. NKO® represents a good to excellent source of choline. Independent testing reveals the antioxidant power of Krill Oil to be:
- Over 300 times greater than Vitamins A & E.
- Over 48 times greater than Omega-3 Fish Oil.
- Over 34 times greater than Co Q-10.
Krill Oil: The only omega-3 source offering:
- First and Only Clinically proven Omega-3 Marine Phospholipids
- Omega-3 EPA/ DHA functionalized marine phospholipids and potent antioxidants
- Proprietary Composition
- Sourced from Antartic Krill (most abundant biomass)
- Superior bioavailability
- Clinically proven health benefits at recommended daily intake
- Validated safety and long term stability
- No trans fat
- No reflux
- No heavy metals / no dioxins
- No detected allergen
Highly competitive product profile
- Unique composition
- Superior bioavailability
- Low therapeutic dose starting at 300mg, superior compliance
- Validated safety and long term stability
Krill Oil is effective in reducing total cholesterol levels, LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, while increasing HDL (good cholesterol) to as yet unmatched levels.
Krill, an abundant renewable resource
Krill is a generic term used to designate all deepwater marine planktonic crustacean species. It looks like miniature shrimp, ranging between one and six centimeters in length. These 85 species represents the planet's most abundant animal biomass found in banks that may extend over several square kilometers. Krill Oil is sourced from krill from the Antarctic Ocean.
The management and control of krill harvesting is led by the 25-state member Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), which is the official and reliable international organization responsible for krill fishery management.
- Many studies have been undertaken and they show that the biomass of Antarctic krill, one of the world's most abundant biomass, may amount to 500 million tonnes. This standing stock is subject to annual natural reproduction providing renewable krill for predation, natural mortality and human exploitation.
- The precautionary catch limit set by the CCAMLR was 6.6 million tonnes for 2008 and is reviewed annually. It was increased from 4.9 million tonnes in 2005/06 based on the results of recent surveys.
- Less than 2% of the precautionary catch limit is actually harvested, which means that the catch limit is unlikely to be reached in the foreseeable future.
- The precautionary catch limits on the krill fishery are under constant review by the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR which uses an ecosystem approach to management.
- The annual natural reproduction of Antarctic krill is at least several hundred million tonnes constantly renewing the standing stock and granting sufficient krill for all marine mammals and fish, birds and human exploitation.
- Antarctic baleen whales are estimated to consume 85 million tonnes per year.
- Less than 120,000 tonnes of the annually set total catch limit of 6.6 million tonnes are harvested by fisheries.
Beyond Fish Oil
The clinical benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have been demonstrated in thousands of clinical trials conducted over the past 10 years. In 2008 alone, there were 1000 published papers and over 140 randomized clinical trials on omega-3 fatty acids. During this same period, there were some 15,000 media stories on omega-3 fatty acids. This makes omega-3 fatty acids among the most critically documented nutrients of all those currently under investigation.
Several groups have chosen to position krill oil as "better than fish oil." Our adherence to sound scientific principles has caused us to take a different course. We recognize the tremendous rigor of the science of omega-3 fatty acids. Most of this work has been built on fish oil, while additional work has been built on algae oil, flax oil, krill oil, and other oils. Azantis takes the position that fish oil has tremendous benefits-this has been clearly demonstrated over many years of research by many highly qualified investigators.
Additional Attributes
Having noted this, we have also closely examined the unique properties of krill oil and the potential to provide benefits that include those found in fish oil,
plus those that are unique to krill oil. For this reason, we prefer the phrase "beyond fish oil." Beyond fish oil means
that the inherent benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil are well documented and worthy of our respect. Beyond this, the composition of krill oil affords health benefits that are also rooted in sound scientific principles.For this reason,krill oil can be seen as a category of omega-3 fatty acids unto itself. It is these additional attributes that have many customers now looking to Krill Oil as a valued-added component of a healthy lifetsyle.These attributes include the following:
- Krill omega-3 fatty acids are bound to phospholipids, as opposed to triglycerides;
- Krill PL contain choline, a neurotransmitter precursor important to brain and muscle tissue.
- Astaxanthin, a naturally-occurring carotenoid molecule with powerful antioxidant activity.
Choline and Its Many Health Benefits
Choline is found in krill phospholipids as part of the phosphatidylcholine molecule. Choline is not found in fish triglycerides. Choline has critical functions as a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter that is probably most well known for its involvement in Alzheimer's disease. If we have adequate levels of choline, we support the acetylcholine neurotransmitter system, which protects attention, focus, memory, and even muscle function. Choline is also one of the body's most important methyl donors, contributing one-carbon units much like folic acid and vitamin B12.
Choline Deficiency Signs
When choline levels in the diet are not adequate, deficiency signs are most noted in:
- Brain
- Muscles
- Liver
Choline Deficiency May Be Widespread
The added benefit of choline in krill oil cannot be underestimated. In one recent study, 86.2% of female medical students and 90.9% of male medical students did not consume the recommended daily amount of choline. These amounts have been set by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences at 425 to 550 mg/ day. Krill oil phospholipids provide additional dietary choline, which contributes to the daily need.
Astaxanthin
Krill oil contains high levels of one of the most powerful natural antioxidants called Astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid molecule from the same family as beta-carotene, lycopene, and zeaxanthin, though astaxanthin appears to be more active in quenching superoxide,hydroxyl, and other radical species. Recent studies suggest that astaxanthin has anti-inflammatory action, inhibiting cytokine cascades involving NFkB and TNFalpha. This has led to the use of astaxanthin in a number of trials of cardiovascular health, respiratory health, joint health, athletic performance, and others.
Astaxanthin is what gives salmon its red color.Krill get their astaxanthin from small phytoplankton, their primary source of food. While krill contain natural levels of astaxanthin, we provide additional astaxanthin to our omega-3 krill phospholipid products. Our highest grade contains 1500 ppm astaxanthin, with specialty grades providing even more. This is in recognition of the tremendous antioxidant value astaxanthin adds to both product stability and clinical outcomes.
Krill oil is a food supplement and is not a medicine and is not intended to treat, cure or prevent a disease.
