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Krill Oil Complex: Potent Nutraceutical Synergy
by Parris M. Kidd, Ph.D.
The shrimp-like creatures called krill are some
of the planet’s hardiest creatures, living in the
coldest seas. Now from Antarctic krill
(Euphausia superba) comes Neptune Krill Oil™
(NKO™), a synergistic nutraceutical complex with
novel and potent benefits.
Neptune’s Krill Oil, The Synergistic Choice
Pure krill oil from Neptune is high in phospholipids
and has a naturally high content of
EPA+DHA structurally incorporated into the
phospholipid molecules. By contrast, the
EPA+DHA of fish oil are only storage triglycerides.
Co-functionalization of its phospholipids
and omega-3 fatty acids, together with potent
antioxidants, may account for krill oil being
markedly superior over fish oil in clinical trials.
Phospholipids are called “life’s building
blocks” because they make cell membranes,
upon which occur the important reactions of
life. The phospholipids, fatty acids and antioxidants
of cell membranes have a natural biochemical
synergy that seemingly is carried over
into the krill oil preparation.
Neptune’s pure krill oil typically has more
than 40 percent phospholipids by weight
(mostly PC, phosphatidylcholine) and more
than 30 percent EPA+DHA. Its PC content also
makes krill oil a good source of choline, an essential
nutrient. Krill oil also carries potent antioxidants,
including the carotenoid astaxanthin,
small amounts of vitamins A and E and a unique
bioflavonoid. Its ORAC value (oxygen radical
absorbance capacity) is about 48 times that of
fish oil and 34 times that of coenzyme Q10.
Clinical Trials Suggest NKO Superior to Fish Oils
Among women of reproductive age, 85–97
percent experience symptoms of PMS (premenstrual
syndrome). Canadian physicians conducted
a double-blind trial that compared
NKO against a commercial “18:12” fish oil (18
percent EPA, 12 percent DHA). Women took
the supplements every day for the first month,
then for 10 days each month (eight days prior
to and two days during menstruation) for the
succeeding two months. Ten parameters were
tracked that officially define PMS.
Krill oil was found significantly effective for
all 10 of the physical and emotional symptoms.
Fish oil improved just 3/10, none of them emotional.
Krill oil was fully effective by the second
menstrual cycle, while the fish oil took three
cycles to reach its 30 percent maximum benefit.
Krill oil had no adverse effects while 22/34
women taking fish oil complained of
unpleasant reflux effects.
In another double-blind trial, Neptune’s
krill oil was compared against fish oil in men
and women with hyperlipidemia. The krill oil
outperformed fish oil at lowering total and LDL
cholesterol and elevating HDL cholesterol; it
even lowered blood triglycerides and blood
sugar while fish oil did not.
Neptune’s Krill Oil Has Superior Purity and Potency
The clinical trial data suggest krill oil is at least
twice as effective as fish oil, works faster and
lacks fish oil’s unpleasant aftereffects. Unlike fish
oils, NKO has negligible heavy metal content,
very low peroxide value and very high stability.
NKO is safe and extremely well tolerated.
For menstrual cycle benefits an initial intake of
1,000 mg/day is suggested and for cardiovascular
benefits 1,500 mg/day. Maintenance
intakes are 500–1,000 mg/day. People with
seafood allergies or taking anticlotting drugs
should exercise caution. Antarctic krill is a traditional
food, harvested in compliance with
requirements.
The co-functionalized membrane phospholipids,
EPA+DHA, and antioxidants in NKO
create benefits that make it unique among
dietary supplements. Current clinical trials are
exploring other categories of benefit. TH
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