Krill oil is oil from species of the ocean such as Antarctic krill and Euphausia superba. Whales and whale sharks eat krill. In Norwegian, the word "krill" means "whale food." People extract the oil from krill and use it as medicine. It is usually used as capsule like other fish oil medicines extract.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF KRILL OIL?
Krill oil is still a matter of research. It is possibly safe. However, it is likely that krill oil can cause some side effects similar to fish oil such as bad breath, heartburn, fishy taste, upset stomach, nausea, and loose stools.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
1. Still it is not found that Krill Oil is absolutely safe for Pregnant and breast-feeding women. So they must avoid it. When it is absolutely clear it is safe, then they can use it.
2. Seafood allergy: Some people who are allergic to seafood might also be allergic to krill oil supplements. This is not yet proved but still for safety purpose, people with sea food allergy should avoid using krill oil.
3. Surgery: Krill oil can slow blood clotting, there is concern that it might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using krill oil at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
WHAT ARE THE USES OF KRILL OIL?
There are a number of uses of Krill Oil as informed by th Scientists. It is a very rich substance with a variety of uses as follows:
1. High cholesterol a problem that has become very common now-a-days. It is a common problem found in adults. Krill oil helps maintain low cholesterol. It is found to be far more effective in maintaining cholesterol levels than Fish Oil. Krill Oil reduces total cholesterol and "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and increases "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol.
2.Krill Oil helps in joint and bone related issues. It reduces joint stress, joint stiffness and helps in increasing overall mobility. Moreover it lubricates the joints. Krill oil product daily reduces pain and stiffness in people with osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. It also helps in Ostoporosis.
3. Krill Oil helps women during mensturation. It helps reduce Discomfort from cramps, relieves pain, Unwanted fluid retention and helps with mood swings.
In addition to these three main uses Krill Oil has many other uses which are as follws:
1. It helps in nutritional treatment of heart disease.
2. Helps in Reduction of high blood pressure.
3. Increase in the action of insulin and thus protecting against Type II diabetes.
4. Increase in the action of and effectiveness of the immune system. Thus helps in boosting the immune system.
5. Krill Oil helps maintain brain health. It helps concentration, learning and memory.
6. It can also help in Stroke; Cancer; Depression.