Swimming with the Fishes: New News in Natural Supplements
Krill oil is the latest and greatest in the ever-evolving world of natural supplements. For years regular fish oil has dominated the natural health markets, but new reports show that krill oil, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can be absorbed by the body even better.
Whether you are looking to lower your cholesterol, reduce PMS symptoms or inhibit arthritis inflammation, krill oil is now the better way to go.
McGill University in Canada showed that ingesting one to three grams of krill oil each day reduced bad cholesterol by 34 percent and boosted good cholesterol by 43.5 percent. Compared to the effects of fish oil, which only showed a decrease in the bad LDL’s of 4.6 percent and an increase in the good HDL’s of 4.2 percent.
Interested in getting your hands on this wonder oil? Make sure to shop for the natural supplement that contains Neptune Krill Oil (NKO), which was the variety used in the research.
For those who wish to stick with the trusty fish oil of days gone by, sardines, herring, Alaskan sockeye salmon and Alaskan black cod are your best bet for avoiding mercury and other toxins.