Krill Oil
It’s the perfect time to put joint pain in the past
Krill oil, a natural complex of phospholipids, omega-3 and choline, is becoming an increasingly sought-after option for joint health. Improving joint health starts at the cellular level and boosting our cells with nutrients from krill oil helps the body deal with aging, oxidative stress, inflammation, and more. And krill oil has proven benefits to help […]
NOW Scientists Publish Test Method to Accurately Measure Inorganic Arsenic in Krill Oil
Members of the Illinois-based NOW Methods Development team have published a test method that accurately identifies the presence and measures levels of inorganic arsenic in krill oil: Arsenic Speciation in Krill and Other Marine Oils by Liquid Chromatography−Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry by Katarzyna Banaszewski, Anna Plocicka-Okladlo and Aaron Secrist (Spectroscopy Volume 34, Issue 9, 8-17). […]
Essentially for Everyone
EFAs are embraced by consumers, but there’s still some proper education that needs to be done. Essential fatty acids—EFAs—continue to enjoy a moment: just about everyone knows they need these compounds. Expectant mothers to the active elderly are seeking EFAs in some form. Unlike newer nutraceuticals, there isn’t much convincing retailers need to do to […]
Fish oil and krill oil reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Should cardiovascular patients use one or the other or both?
Ask Dr. Mike Question (follow-up to “Should patients use fish oil and/or krill oil to reduce cardiovascular inflammation?”): Fish oil and krill oil reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Should cardiovascular patients use one or the other or both? – Robert A Goodwin, Jr., Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Answer: For preventative measures, I start people with fish oil. However, […]
Enzymotec’s KREAL® Krill Oil Gains Friend of the Sea Certification
K•REAL® of Enzymotec Ltd. (Morristown, NJ) recently gained a Friend of the Sea (FOS) certification for its krill oil products sourced from a sustainable fishery. As a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), FOS’s mission statement is “to conserve the marine habitat.” With this new FOS certification, Enzymotec’s krill oil products are now eligible to bear the […]
Krill Oil Is Neptune’s Top Priority
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources’ new Quebec plant touts 150 metric ton production of krill oil annually. Saying it is equipped to allow for double that production, the Sherbrooke plant plans to further promote the popular NKO® brand. Neptune simultaneously announced three new formulations promoting heart, bones and brain wellness. Claiming the highest amount of bioactives in the industry, […]
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