NEPTUNE KRILL OIL 500MG - 120SG

UPC: 021078024262

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Neptune Krill Oil 500mg

Krill is the name of a shrimp like crustacean specie that inhabits the oceans of the world. It is an invertebrate and the name comes from the Norwegian word krill meaning “young fry of fish”. Krill is known to be at the bottom of the food chain and is the main source of sustenance for baleen whales and are found to be high in omega 3 fatty acids. Krill oil is the oil which is derived from this crustacean specie. It is often marketed as part of a supplement or sometimes as a standalone product as it has many benefits on its own.

Many of us are always seeking of ways to aid lower our cholesterol levels. Well, this supplement might just be the thing for you. Krill oil has been touted in the recent decade as possibly something that aids in lowering total LDL in the body or better known as bad cholesterol. In some studies it has been proven that test patients responded better to krill oil than regular fish oil in terms of lowering bad cholesterol levels in the body. Aside from lowering the bad cholesterol or LDL it has been found to help increase levels of HDL or good cholesterol. Researchers believe that it is the unique molecular structure of the krill oil that allows it to be more potent.

It also has been found based on different studies that Krill oil could aid in the alleviation of premenstrual syndrome symptoms and diabetes as it helps normalize blood sugar levels and blood flow. It also is high in antioxidants know as astaxanthin that protects the body from free radicals as most antioxidants do.

DHA or docosahexaenoic acid and EPA or eicosapentaenoic acid are essential for optimum brain health. It is the primary building blocks of the brain and central nervous system. These chemicals are even made more essential to the body as we do not produce them and they can only be acquired through our diets. So it stands to reason that for those of us who are not able to make time to track whether we already have had enough of these substances from our diets supplementing will be a good idea. As it affects our central nervous system and brain health, any deficiency for this substance will cause severe concerns in the aspects of depression, memory loss, nervous system disorders, alcoholism, sleeplessness and behavioural problems. Another possible benefit of EPA is as an anti inflammatory which may slightly help with conditions such arthritis. These substances also could help with pregnant women to avoid postpartum depression and delivering a baby with low IQ.

These substances found in Krill oil has been heavily studied this last decades or so and it has been found to be effective in treating heart disease and other heart related issues. Factors that affect Heart disease like high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure are inhibited when DHA and EPA are at good levels.