THE MIRACLE OF KRILL OIL THE PLANET MOST ABSORBABLE OMEGA-3 SOURCE TO BOOSTING HEART, JOINT AND BRAIN HEALTH

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1 THE MIRACLE OF KRILL OIL THE PLANET MOST ABSORBABLE OMEGA-3 SOURCE TO BOOSTING HEART, JOINT AND BRAIN HEALTH

2 Contents Introduction: The Miracle of Krill Oil The Story of Krill: the most Absorbable Omega-3 Source The Importance of EPA and DHA (Omega-3) Krill Oil Better than Fish Oil The power of Phospholipids of Krill Oil The Very Special Actions of Astaxanthin Benefits of Krill Oil for Skin, Heart, Joints, and Brain Summary COMMENT QUESTIONS

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4 Introduction: The Miracle of Krill Oil You ve likely heard that omega-3 supplements can help keep you healthy. You may have even been taking fish oil. But since krill oil is newer on the scene, you may be unsure about the difference, or what to take! Not to worry, we can help. Krill oil is small crustaceans (a bit like shrimp) from the Antarctic. Not only does our Krill Oil give you heart-healthy omega-3s, but an antioxidant called astaxanthin that protects your cells against free radical damage. It s got a high concentration of these good-for-you nutrients, delivered in unique banded capsules that help cut the chance of fishy aftertaste. In Krill Oil, a powerful source of essential and beneficial nutrients, like Omega-3 fatty acids, which support your body brain, heart, joints and beyond. Plus, it comes from a source that is natural and sustainable. There is no doubt that Krill Oil is receiving is unquestionably well-deserved there seems to be no end to its medical applications. It s no exaggeration to say that Krill Oil is most absorbable omega-3 source to boosting heart, joint and brain health on the planet. Read on to discover why it s powerful tools for ensuring optimal health on every level of being and how to make it work for you. 1

5 The Story of Krill: the most Absorbable Omega-3 Source Common name: Krill Scientific name: Euphausiacea Type: Invertebrates Diet: Herbivores Group name: Swarm Average life span in the wild: 5 or more years Size: 2.4 in Weight: oz About Krill Krill are small crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea, and are found in all the world s oceans. The name krill comes from the Norwegian word krill, meaning small fry of fish, which is also often attributed to species of fish. Role in the Food Chain 2

6 Krill feed on phytoplankton, microscopic, single-celled plants that drift near the ocean s surface and live off carbon dioxide and the sun s rays. They in turn are the main staple in the diets of literally hundreds of different animals, from fish, to birds, to baleen whales. Simply put, many oceanic life forms depend on krill. Increasingly and sustainably harvested for krill oil Krill have been harvested as a food source for humans and domesticated animals since at least the 19th century, and possibly earlier in Japan, where it was known as okiami. Large-scale fishing developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and now occurs only in Antarctic waters and in the seas around Japan. The annual Antarctic catch stabilised at around 100,000 tones, which is roughly one fiftieth of the CCAMLR catch quota. Although krill are found worldwide, fishing in Southern Oceans are preferred because the krill are more catchable and abundant in these regions. Particularly in Antarctic seas which are considered as pristine, they are considered a clean product. Growing popular around the planet Although the total biomass of Antarctic krill may be as abundant as 400 million tonnes, the human impact on this keystone species is growing, with a 39% increase in total fishing yield to 294,000 tonnes over Major countries involved in krill harvesting are Norway (56% of total catch in 2014), the Republic of Korea (19%), and China (18%).Krill is a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids which are under development in the early 21st Century as human food, dietary supplements as oil capsules, livestock food, and pet food. REFERENCES 3

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8 The Importance of EPA and DHA (Omega-3) Everywhere you turn today, there are articles, television commercials, radio advertisements and health care practitioners raising awareness about the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids. With heart disease being the number one cause of death in America today, we are now more aware than ever before, of the necessity to get on top of our cardiovascular health. The question a lot of us aren t taking the time to ask, however, is what exactly are omega 3 fatty acids? Clinical jargon can become intimidating, causing us to 5

9 shy away from asking questions we think may be considered silly, or something everybody else already knows about. The good news is that in Krill Oil, we find two omega-3 fatty acids: EPA and DHA. Both are associated with a host of health benefits: cognitive function, cardiovascular health, Depression, anti-inflammatory, feminine health, healthy joints, nourished skin, and improved energy levels. These have been researched in over thousands of human studies alone, among the most-researched health benefits from the nutritional compounds in the world. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains that Omega-3 fatty acids from krill oil is useful for: Prevention and nutrition treatment of heart disease Reduction of high blood pressure Reduction of blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides Reduction of blood fibrinogen level, reducing thrombosis risk Reduction of angina pectoris Increase in the action of insulin, protecting against Type II diabetes Increase in the action of and effectiveness of the immune system The balance of essential fatty acids appears to be important in avoiding or treating autoimmune disease Protection against osteoporosis Protection against some causes of lack of growth in children 6

10 Krill Oil Better than Fish Oil Fish oil brings its own benefits by being a rich source of omega-3. However, when compared to fish oil, krill oil is increasingly thought of as a superior natural source of EPA and DHA omega 3 s. Sustainability Of Krill Vs Fish Sources Within the ocean, krill is available in massive quantities. Whilst swarms of krill in the southern oceans are increasingly being exploited by man for commercial benefits, many view Antarctic krill as a sustainable source. Within Antarctica, the harvesting of krill is regulated by the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), which is part of the Antarctic Treaty System. Less than one percent of the krill population is harvested each year. Provided minimal volumes of Antarctic krill are harvested, projections have shown that this practice can continue for centuries without any noticeable effects on the krill population. This compares drastically to fish stocks in many parts of the world, which on occasion have been exploited to the degree where fisheries have collapsed. Wild Krill Vs Fish Oil from Farmed Fish Studies have shown that wild caught fish contain a higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids compared to farmed fish which are fed food high in omega-6. From this it is reasonable to expect krill oil derived from wild caught krill to have higher ratios of omega-3 to omega-6, compared to fish oil from farmed fish. 7

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12 High Quality and Purity of Krill Oil Compared to fish oil, krill oil may be of a much higher quality. High quality krill oil, derived from cold Antarctic waters, may be of greater purity compared to fish oil derived from seas exposed to more pollutants and the influence of man. Compared to wild caught Antarctic krill, there is a higher risk of contaminants in fish from more polluted waters, which may contain traces of dioxins, PCBs and heavy metals such as mercury. Krill are at the lower end of the food chain, unlike fish which are more likely to accumulate contaminants in greater quantities from dietary sources further down the chain. Unlike many fish oils, Antarctic krill oil comes from a continent where there are fewer contaminants in the environment. However, it should be stated that there are commercially available, high quality brands of fish oil which use wild caught, naturally fed fish from unpolluted waters; these include Nordic Naturals fish oil. Krill Oil Has No Fishy After Taste Unlike fish oil, krill oil has no fishy aftertaste. This makes krill oil more palatable and more perhaps more likely to be taken by those who experience the fishy after taste of fish oil, a possible side effect of omega-3 based fish oils. In balance it should be noted that in many cases moderate doses of fish oil omega-3 does not produce a fishy after taste. Krill Oil Contains Astaxanthin Unlike fish oil, krill oil contains an important and powerful antioxidant called axtaxanthin. Quality krill oil supplements will contain high levels of axtaxanthin. Astaxanthin as an antioxidant, helps to make krill oil less perishable, unlike fish oil which is easily damaged when it is exposed to air. 9

13 When fish oil oxidizes, more antioxidants are required to neutralize the free radical molecules. Hence, under some circumstances more antioxidants should be taken alongside fish oil if the oil starts to perish. Quality supplements like Mercola Krill Oil supply the oil in capliques. Capliques are hard shelled 2 part capsules in which a band is sealed around the join. The sealed band helps prevent the krill oil come into contact with oxygen which would make the product more perishable and reduce its effectiveness. Krill Oil Contains Phospholipid Omega-3 s A biochemical property of krill oil is that at the molecular level a phosphate molecule is attached. The presence of phosphate molecules classes krill oil omega-3 s as phospholipids. Phospholipids significantly increase the absorption or bioavailability of krill oil omega-3 s. This means the beneficial omega 3 from krill oil is more readily available to important areas of the body such as brain tissue. One advantage of the high bioavailability of krill oil when compared to fish oil, is that you need far less krill oil to achieve the same benefits of omega-3. For example, dosage of omega-3 rich fish oil may be up to 5 grams, compared to only 1 gram of high quality krill oil. Phosphatidyl choline is the main phospholid found in pure krill oil. Choline may help the development of a growing brain. Choline may also aid cognition; memory and the ability to learn. REFERENCE 10

14 The power of Phospholipids of Krill Oil The Nature of Phospholipids Phospholipids can all be viewed as derivatives of the triglycerides that make up fats. The molecules of triglycerides comprise one unit of glycerol combined with three units of fatty acid units is replaced by a phosphate group with a nitrogen base attached to it. The effect is to give the substance a dual character. The phosphate-nitrogen base component is readily attracted to water and is referred to as hydrophilic or polar whilst the fatty acid part tends to be repelled from a watery environment and is referred to as phosphopids ethanolamine and the sphingomyelins are key subgroups of the phospholipids. We focus here upon phosphatidyl choline as being predominant within this important group of lipids. The Table opposite shows the various ways in which phosphatidyl choline functions to maintain liver activity and some of the consequences of its deficiency. It has also become clear that phosphatidyl choline is needed to help avert high blood cholesterol levels. Since high blood cholesterol indicates risk of thrombosis this is a matter of particular importance. There is a good care for including phosphatidyl choline into any regime designed to improve overall lipid status and general health. For fuller reference to the evidence for the action of phosphatidyl choline see Plaskett. For a review of the different components of the phospholipids and the role of lecithin see Bland. 11

15 Why the Phospholipids of Krill Oil are Immediately Bioavailable The fish oil does not provide a significant amount of phospholipids. Since Krill Oil does, this is an immediate benefit to the user. The person who uses fish oil as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids might well purchase lecithin or phospholipids choline in addition, to ensure that adequate phospholipids are taken. So this purchase is an extra cost, which could be cut out if Krill Oil was used instead. However, this is not even the most important point. The key point here is that phospholipids are of an immensely superior type to those that come from the soya bean, the usual source for phospholipid supplements. This difference of type must surely be a very big factor in determining the superiority of Krill Oil in terms of its biological performance and therefore its health benefits. It is necessary to explain what the difference is. The omega-3 fatty acids of Fish Oil are most entirely present as triglycerides. If you take soya bean phospholipids to make up for the lack of these in the Fish Oil, you obtain phospholipids in which most of the fatty acids within them are the Omega-6 type, not Omega-3. Yet, one of the two crucial reasons why we need Omega-3 is to incorporate them into phospholipids so that these can be built into cell membranes. If you take in Omega-3 acids as Fish Oil, your body must first break down the triglycerides that contain them and then re-synthesise them into phospholipids, a process that requires both enzymes and energy. The need for these two processes makes the Fish Oil Omega-3 only difficulty available for incorporation into cell membranes. The great advantage of Krill Oil is that it contains the Omega-3 fattu acids incorporated into phospholipids. The need for breakdown and resynthesis is avoided. Hence Krill Oil phospholipids are ready- -made for direct incorporation into cell membranes. Of course, this makes them much more bio-available. This may seem a subtle difference but it amounts to a real molecular distinction but it ready counts in determining whether or not the 12

16 body can efficiently use the Omega-3 that you take in. Krill Oil phospholipid has a particular molecular structure with EPA and DHA occupying the two fatty acid chains of the phospholipids. 13

17 The Very Special Actions of Astaxanthin Astaxanthin, which was listed in the components of Krill Oil, is another carotenoid, so it is a member of an important group of protective nutrients. However, we do not normally get the benefits of Astaxanthin from common foods. It is a specifically marine type of carotenoid. Fish do not contain much of it due to their much higher position in the food chain than the krill. The actual manufacturers of it are the tiny micro-algae that the krill eat. It is also the micro-algae that manufacture the marine Omega-3 oils. It is just that these get passed well up the food chain so that they become stored in large amounts in the body fat of fish, while the Astaxanthin does not. The special value of the Astaxanthin of krill oil comes from its especially powerful antioxidant action. 14

18 There is a test of the relative power of antioxidants called the ORAC value. This stands for oxygen radical absorbance capacity. It measures the capacity to block the peroxy radical, one of the more common oxygen-derived radicals in vivo. Dr. Paris Kidd, well-known advisor and writer on nutritional supplements, has written that in direct ORAC comparisons milligram for milligram, the value of krill oil was found to be some 48 times that of fish oil and 34 times that of coenzyme Q10. This helps explain its exceptional stability of this oil against oxygen, heat and light. But this powerful effect is bound to continue within the cell-membrane antioxidant since, being a lipid, it dissolves in the lipid of the membrane. It is particularly effective at quenching singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radicals, two highly reactive oxygen derivatives that are by-products of cell energy production. Paris Kidd goes on to say that Astaxanthin protects against: Smoking, chemical pollutants, excessive ultraviolet can elevate these reactive free radicals to damage our cells DNA and membrane systems. Astaxanthin is very good at protecting the cell membrane phospholipids against free radical damage (peroxidation). He says that this helps to explain why krill oil protects against UV-induced skin damage, inflammation (see Deutsch 2007) and neoplastic transformation in mice. Astaxanthin also has anti-inflammatory activity in animals. A study with human subjects found that astaxanthin protected LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein cholesterol) against premature oxidative breakdown. Clinical research with krill oil indicates it is far more biologically active than fish oils. It seems that the especially potent properties of astaxanthin contribute significantly to this situation. It is exciting to find that there is this entirely natural source of this very highly valued carotenoid. 15

19 Benefits of Krill Oil for Skin, Heart, Joints, and Brain The benefits of krill oil for skin, heart, brain, and joints have been known to humans for centuries. Today this supplement is popular all over the world because it boosts not only your wellbeing but beauty as well. Krill oil is similar to fish oil but contains more omega-3 and some antioxidants. Therefore, it makes one of the best choices if you want to get the benefits of enriching your diet with omega-3. Benefits of Krill Oil for Skin and Hair When people think of krill oil supplements they mostly consider their effect on heart and joint health. However, the nations living in the Antarctic region have long discovered that this product can enhance their looks as well. Krill is a staple food in their diets and the facts that the people living in these areas have fewer cases 16

20 of acne as well as beautiful, silky hair might be caused by that. The benefits of krill oil for skin come from its ability to support your immune system. The oil helps keep your body resist bacteria and inflammation. This reduces the risk of acne and helps restore the damage from it. Antioxidants in krill oil also enhance your natural beauty and help ensure your skin remains hydrated. Antioxidants are a key to fighting the signs of aging because they help promote and support collagen production. Krill Oil Benefits for Heart and Cholesterol There are many studies on the effects of krill oil on the cardiovascular system. It s a proven fact that taking this supplement helps boost good HDL cholesterol. If you check out this post on how dangerous cholesterol is, you ll learn that increasing the level of HDL makes you healthier. This will automatically lower the level of bad fats in your blood (LDL) thus, making you healthier overall. While krill oil benefits for skin are much easier to notice, it s the effect of this product on heart health that made scientists interested. There are several studies that explore the uses of this oil as a treatment or prevention solution for heart disease. The FDA has yet to approve any krill oil-based medications. However, the studies are promising. Benefits of Krill Oil for Joints As an excellent source of omega 3, krill oil could be a good addition to your diet along with fruits for joint pain. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition and essential omega 3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation. This is the reason why they are so beneficial for your health as a whole. 17

21 This particular food has an extra benefit for joints, in particular. It improves the joint lubrication, which means increased strength and flexibility. The effects of krill oil should become noticeable within 1-2 weeks after you start taking the supplement. However, don t forget that a boost of joint mobility must be exploited. Food and supplements aren t enough to improve the health of joints and connective tissues significantly. If you want to get lasting results, you must combine dietary changes with appropriate workouts. Boosting the physical strength of your joints is the key. Due to the benefits of krill oil, the recovery rate after a workout should speed up. However, you must only do exercises easy on the joints. This way you will prevent accidental damage to the weakened parts of your body. Benefits of Krill Oil for Brain The effects of omega 3 on the brain are well-documented. There are even some studies that explore the use of omega 3 supplements in treating cognitive disorders, like dementia. No results are forthcoming as of yet, but it s a fact that fish and krill oil have a mild nootropic effect. Because the brain has a high concentration of omega 3 fatty acids, adding more helps improve the transference of neurological signals. This, in turn, boosts cognition, memory, and general wellbeing. Do not forget that in order to enjoy all benefits of krill oil for skin, heart, brain, and joint, you must take a top-quality product. Natrogix Antarctic Krill Oil is produced from the best krill and in compliance with the strictest health and safety regulations. 18

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23 SUMMARY It s always a good time for Krill Oil Krill oil is a rich source of the polyunsaturated fatty acid Omega-3. Krill s level of essential fatty acids is substantially higher than that of cod liver oil and also much lower in cholesterol. Krill oil is a rich source of omega-3 and a powerful antioxidant that contains high levels of phospholipids and Astaxanthin compounds used to benefit and repair the human body. Research proves that krill oil is more easily absorbed into the human body compared to fish oil. Leading to better efficacy and no fishy burps! Furthermore, regular consumption of krill oil has various other benefits for human health, including better heart and blood circulation, anti-inflammation, liver and vascular benefits as well as improved joint movement. Your body will thank you! It s always a good time for Krill Oil and choosing your healthy life! 20

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25 COMMENT QUESTIONS 1. Are the krill harvested in sustainable / environmentally conscious manner? Our krill are harvested in the Southern Ocean around the Antarctic continent from deep, pristine waters. Due to the growing popularity of krill oil, several countries formed a treaty organization known as the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources to ensure that krill were being harvested sustainably. This international effort protects krill fishery, providing limits on catching and scientific observation. Once our krill are caught, they are immediately processed on board our ship, eliminating the possibility of decomposition and ensuring krill are fresh and high in potency. 2. Is Krill Oil gluten free? Natrogix Krill Oil is naturally gluten-free. Our product is all-natural and we do not add any preservatives or additives that contain gluten or wheat. We cannot guarantee that the facility it was produced in is gluten-free, thus there is a possibility of cross contamination. 3. What s the difference between krill oil and Cod oil? Krill oil and cod liver oil are two different oils even though they have a similar fatty acid profile. Krill oil comes from krill, a shrimp-like crustacean found in the ocean and provides a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and Astaxanthin (an antioxidant). In comparison, Cod liver oil comes from the liver of the cod fish. It has less omega-3 fatty acids but is very rich in vitamins A and D. We recommend speaking with your healthcare practitioner to determine which supplement is best for your individual needs. 22

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