Omega-3 from krill oil

Krill oil is a valuable natural source of Omega-3.

 

 

Krill is a red-colored crustacean that makes up the zooplankton of cold Antarctic waters. Rich in nutrients, it is the main food of marine animals such as whales, seals and penguins.

 

It has a shrimp-like shape and is one of the few sea creatures capable of surviving in polar habitats. This is possible because of its high content of the long-chain Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are attached to cell membranes via phospholipids.

 

Phospholipids are the basic constituents of the membranes of all cell types. Their function is purely structural.

 

The phospholipid phosphatidylcholine is one of the preferential transporters of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA at the level of red blood cells and cells of the nervous system. It promotes normalization of neurotransmitter activity by promoting brain efficiency and the resulting processes of concentration, memorization and learning.

 

Astaxanthin functions as an antioxidant: it helps prevent the oxidation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and counteracts the increased production of free radicals that occurs during stress, inflammation and prolonged exposure to sunlight. It also helps reduce premature aging of cells.

 

The low temperatures that characterize the Antarctic ocean floor protect krill from the risk of industrial pollution-that's why the resulting oil is very pure and almost entirely free of harmful substances.