Krill oil capsules are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, phospholipids, and astaxanthin. These important vital substances protect the body cells from inflammation and have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, brain function, eyesight, blood lipids, and the vitality and normal function of the body cells.
Almost all people eat far too much omega 6 fatty acids (sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, hardened vegetable oils, eggs, etc.) and far too little omega 3 (fatty fish like mackerel, salmon, tuna).
This imbalance leads to inflammation in the cells of the body, which do a lot of damage long before they cause discomfort or pain, without us noticing it.
New studies show that inflammation can affect vitality and health, accelerate the ageing process, and can significantly affect our general well-being.
- Pure nature in the highest quality and purity
- High dose with 500 mg NKO® krill oil per capsule
- With 180 µg astaxanthin per capsule
- Obtained with a unique, patented cold extraction process
- Does not cause fishy belching
- Is rich in the omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
- Provides brain-active phospholipids
- Has excellent bioavailability
- Is 100% free of trans fats
- Free of heavy metals and environmental toxins
- Has no impact on the ecological balance
- Has a very good price/performance ratio
Krill oil is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Like omega-6 fatty acids, omega-3 cannot be produced by the body itself and must be obtained from food.
Omega-3 is essential for the development of the central nervous system, ensures normal blood pressure and healthy blood lipid levels, and plays an important role in inflammatory processes.
The positive effects of the two omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been scientifically investigated and confirmed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): [1]
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
- DHA and EPA contribute to normal heart function
- DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
- DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal triglyceride levels in the blood
In addition, DHA intake contributes to the normal development of vision in infants up to 12 months of age.
Maternal intake of DHA contributes to the normal development of the eyes and brain in the foetus and in breastfed infants.
The fact that we have too many omega 6 fatty acids and too little omega 3 with today's diet unfortunately leads to an imbalance in the body.
Krill oil contains a 15:1 share of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids and is therefore able to compensate for this imbalance.
Phospholipids are fats that are the main components of the cell membrane. They form a barrier and have the task of protecting against stress, filtering toxins out of the cell and protecting them from free radicals. The membranes of the brain cells are the most phospholipid rich in the whole body.
Even people with a fat digestive disorder can easily absorb krill oil because it does not need bile acid for digestion.
Antioxidants are substances that ward off free radical attacks on the cells and can therefore protect them from damage. Astaxanthin, the natural red pigment in krill, is a powerful antioxidant from the carotenoid family.
The astaxanthin in krill oil is directly bound to the EPA and DHA phospholipid molecules, which increases its antioxidant effects in the cell. It is also able to cross the blood-brain barrier, which explains its unique effect on the brain.
When the antioxidant potential of krill oil was measured, it reached an ORAC value of 378. It is 300 times higher than vitamin A and vitamin E and 48 times higher than conventional omega 3 fish oil.
Choline is a key building block to produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This supports memory and communication between the brain cells and reduces the risk of cell degeneration.
Since krill is at the beginning of the food chain and only feeds on plant plankton, it is naturally not contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides or other pollutants and is below the limit values for all measurements.
Furthermore, krill oil comes from the clear waters of the Antarctic. Krill makes up the largest mass of living things on earth and is the main food of many sea creatures, especially whales and penguins.
The fact that krill oil is offered as a dietary supplement in krill oil capsules has no impact on the ecological balance in the Antarctic, since the annual catch amounts to only about 0.03% of the estimated krill stock.
The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and the International Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Habitats (CCAMLR) also control and confirm this.