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Krill oil

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

Also known as: Omega 3 fatty acids
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Euphausia superba oil
Related Remedies: Fish oil
DHA
EPA
E-EPA

Description: Krill is a small shrimp-like shellfish. Its oil is used medicinally. It contains EPA, DHA, astaxanthin and phospholipids and has similar effects of fish oil.

Oral Uses

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; improves heart function; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides, plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; reduces blood glucose levels. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Dry eye syndrome RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; improves vision; alleviates dry eye; used for prevention and treatment. Take 3-6 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an antispasmodic; alleviates menstrual cramps. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; increases HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High triglycerides RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; reduces triglycerides. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • PMS RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; alleviates emotional symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRatingRating

    Krill oil is a blood thinner. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRating

    Krill oil is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging Rating

    Krill oil is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1.5-3.0 g of krill oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs and if you have shellfish allergy.

Available Forms

Krill oil is available in softgel capsule.

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