Scientists noticed significant changes at the end of six months. The first person received four grams of Superba krill oil per day, while the second (the control group) was given a placebo. The participants were divided into two groups. This is way below recommended, but pretty much the average for a 65-year-old. However, the participants in this study were also relatively inactive – they exercised less than an hour per week. All participants had to be healthy so the scientists could minimize the variables and observe the impact of krill oil on muscle function and size. Essentially, krill oil, prepared from an Antarctic krill, is stronger and better than fish oil, although more expensive.Ī new blind controlled trial included 102 men and women over 65 years of age. It is somewhat similar to fish oil, but krill oil has more bioavailable choline, which is an essential nutrient for humans. Krill oil is rich in phospholipid-derived fatty acids (PLFA) and omega-3 fatty acids.
Image credit: ystein Paulsen qua Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) Krill oil is a popular dietary supplement, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fatty acids derived from phospholipids.
