I’m sure that by now you’ve heard all about how wonderful it is to take fish oil as part of your nutritional plan. And as someone with a huge bottle of fish oil pills in my fridge, I can tell you that there are MANY benefits to taking this supplement.
So when I was recently contacted by the folks at Everest Nutrition (now part of Viva Labs) about Krill Oil, I assumed that it was pretty much the same as taking fish oil. After all, Krill is just a tiny shrimp-like creature, so it likely has similar benefits to fish oil.
This is what krill looks like. I was curious, so I thought you might be, too!
But I was wrong! The list of health benefits associated with krill oil is HUGE! For example, a study published by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that Krill Oil can reduce heart damaging inflammation. It was also found to be more effective than fish oil at reducing “bad” cholesterol (that’s LDL) and increasing “good” cholesterol (that’s HDL).
Other benefits of Krill Oil that have been confirmed by research include the following:
- joint health support
- PMS symptom relief
- lower risk of cardiovascular incidents by up to 45%
- improve brain health and memory function
- reduce early aging lines in the skin
- boost energy by 50%
These are some amazing health benefits! Not only am I glad to now be taking Krill Oil, but I also want to get some for my parents, and in particular, my father who has had some heart health issues in the past.
One benefit that isn’t as impressive as the list above, but when I am really enjoying day-to-day, is the fact that Krill Oil does not give you what are called “fish burps.” I know, that’s a strange and even gross term, but when you take fish oil, you sometimes will burp and it will taste like, you guessed it, fish. Kind of gross, especially when you haven’t eaten any fish that day! This just doesn’t happen with Krill Oil, which is a nice little bonus.
Have you tried Krill Oil yet? Viva Labs has a very good deal going on right now if you order 4 bottles at a time, they will give you two more bottles for free, as well as free shipping! The total for this value set is $119.80. Or you can just try one bottle for $29.95.
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I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Lowering cholesterol.
I am most excited about how it can help lower your cholesterol levels as I have high cholesterol.
The Krill oil benefits I’m most excited about are that it lowers cardiovascular events by 45% FOR ME AND MY HUSBAND because we’d share these and hope to grow very old together.
Second favorite benefit is the antiaging beauty benefits.
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I like that it reduces early aging lines in skin.
I like that they are good for my heart.
that it can help with chronic inflammation
I like it fights pms symptoms
its hard to pick just one benefit from taking Krill but the inflammation fighter is about my favorite
My husband takes krill oil and says it is the best…he feels great. Perhaps I should try if I win!! 🙂
I like the fact it can help with chronic inflammation as well as pms symptoms.
I like that it helps your heart and so much more stuff. It’s just a great thing even though they look so weird.
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I am most excited about the rich supply of astaxanthin that is known to be a very powerful antioxidant. Anything that can help rid the body of free radicals that contribute to various diseases and illnesses is worth considering.
I like that it reduces early aging lines in skin. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
I dislocated my knee today…second time this year. Needless to say, I have a lot of inflammation that could use some help.
I am most excited about using Krill Oil to manage my high cholesterol. Thanks
We have Alzheimer’s running deep in our family. I would have to say brain function. Howeverrrrrrr, I’m a mommy to 3, so energy too!
I like that Krill Oil promotes brain function.
The Krill Oil benefits that I like is that it protect my heart, lower my cholesterol, and helps combat inflammation. thank you
controlling cholesterol would be a thing i would want to use it for and anti-aging
I’m excited about the extra energy! I need it!
I’m excited that krill oil effectively repairs aging cells.
I like that it supports joint health!
I like that it helps improve brain health and memory function.
I’m definitely most insterested for the cardiac benefits.
anti inflamatory
effectively repairs aging cells
I’m most excited about the reduction of inflammation.
Energy boost!
The greatest benefit to me would be to lower my bad cholesterol and raise my good cholesterol.
PMS relief!
I’m excited about the prospective PMS benefits!
That it lowers cholesterol!
I’m most excited that it combats inflammation.
I like it for the finding of it being more effective than fish oil at reducing “bad” cholesterol and increasing “good” cholesterol.
I’m excited that krill oil effectively repairs aging cells.
Fighting PMS symptoms!
Combating inflammation! I have had bad knees since I was little (several surgeries since age 13), and inflammation and arthritis are the two worst enemies of my knee! It would be wonderful to be able to take a supplement daily that might help prevent it rather than having to take an anti-inflammatory after it’s already swollen!
Actually most of the benefits would be a plus for me but the one I find most exciting and desirable is the ” optimize your brain’s capabilities”.
The fact that it helps with age lines.
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Energy & protecting my heart
I am excited that it helps lower (bad) cholesterol levels
That it gives more energy.
improve brain health. Mommy brain is killing me!
Anti-Aging
Cardiovascular health I like…most of my family has passed from heart trouble
Protect the heart.
PMS Symptoms
I like that it helps with heart health.
I like it for energy and heart health.
Energy boost is what I like.
the effects of krill oil on chronic inflammation and arthritic symptoms
pms symptoms !! LOLOL
I like that it helps lower bad cholesterol levels.
Brain function! I could use some of that! 🙂
My father in law could use this for his high cholestrol
that this product lowers your risk of cardiac events
I would like it for my high cholesterol.
My boyfriend purchases Krill Oil for his high cholesterol, and it works!
Bettering heart health.
My hubby has high blood pressure and high cholesterol and I love that this helps with both and much more!
brain function
Lowering cholesterol.
I have high cholesterol so I’d love to use it for that.
I am most excited about the anti-inflammatory effects from this supplement
My endocrinologist insists on my taking Krill oil. Like you, I assumed it was just like all the other swimmyfishy oils out there, but no, it’s superpowered, especially for people with diabetes, who sometimes have associated cholesterol-related issues. (I don’t, but it helps with triglicerides too, apparently.) So, yay!