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Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans that are approximately 1 to 6 centimeters long. Krill live is the ocean, where they feed mainly on phytoplankton. They're near the bottom of the food chain and are eaten by whales, seals, penguins, squid and fish. Commercial fishing of krill occurs primarily in the Southern Ocean and the northern Pacific Ocean along the coasts of Canada and Japan. Krill that are caught are used for aquaculture and aquarium feeds, sport fishing bait or they are eaten as food. In Japan, krill that's caught for food is called okiami. A study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition examined this type of fish oil (300 mg daily) compared to a placebo and found that krill oil was effective at reducing arthritis symptoms and inflammation. Preliminary research suggests this kind of fish oil may help reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), however, more research is needed. People with allergies to seafood shouldn't use this oil. People with bleeding disorders shouldn't use krill oil unless under the supervision of a qualified health professional.
Krill oil, the oil that's found naturally in krill, is extracted and sold as a nutritional supplement. Krill Oil is sold in some health food stores and online in capsule form. Krill oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which is the main reason it's becoming popular as a nutritional supplement. Another reason krill oil is becoming popular is because it contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin. The algae that krill eat produces the bright red pigment astaxanthin that gives krill and other crustaceans such as lobster and shrimp their reddish-pink color. Antioxidants protect our body cells from damage from free radicals, unstable substances that are thought to contribute to certain chronic diseases. Unlike many other antioxidants, astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it could theoretically protect the eye, brain and central nervous system from free radical damage.
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