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Supplement Review: Krill Oil
January 30, 2004

What it is:
Krill is a shrimp like creature found in most oceans around the world. Antarctic krill are adapted to surviving earth's coldest waters through their complement of long chain omega-3 fatty acids-namely EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)

Pure krill oil is distinct from fish oil (for more information on fish oils got to http://www.ppcchicago.com/articles/essential-fish-oils.html) by having a high content of phospholipids. Theses nutrients are called "life's building blocks" because they make cell membranes, the microscopic structures that manage most of the important functions of the human body.

What are the benefits:
Exciting research has concluded that krill can significantly improve PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) symptoms. In fact a study conducted in Canada stated that, " krill oil is the first effective means for managing PMS." Krill oil preferentially benefited breast tenderness, feeling of inadequacy, stress, irritability, depression, joint discomfort, and bloating! Improved alertness, energy, and well-being were also among the many positive reports cited in the study.

Krill also showed great results with young children and teenagers. EPA/DHA are proven essential for fetal and early childhood development. They hold sound potential to benefit childhood learning and behavioral disorders. In essence, this product seems to be beneficial for the entire family!

Safety and warnings:
As with other phospholipids preparations, krill has tested safe in the necessary animal and human studies and is extremely well tolerated. Co-ingestions with anti-clotting medications should be warranted, due to the fact that EPA/DHA are known to affect blood viscosity. Also, since krill is technically seafood, those with known seafood allergies should exercise caution.

Dosing and where to find it:
The recommended dosage for clients that are new to this product should be 1g 3x/day. . Here at the center we have tried and tested many of the krill products on the market and have had excellent results with the krill oil made by Thorne. For more information the product do not hesitate to contact Michelle at the Poliquin Performance Center (480) 966-3840.

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