Krill Oil's Top 3 Benefits
By Frank Darling

Few people have heard of krill oil and are unaware of the potential benefits of including this all-natural product in their diet. Krill are tiny shrimp-like crustaceans which are 1-6cm long. They live on phytoplankton and are in turn eaten by whales, seals, penguins, squid and other fish. They are primarily fished in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. The oil is extracted and used as a natural health supplement. It is usually taken in capsule form, like other fish oil supplements.

Here are the top 3 benefits of this little known health supplement.

Krill Oil is a Powerful Anti-Oxidant

We are well aware of the benefits of taking fish oil, but in terms of Oxygen Radical Absorptancer Capacity values, krill oil was found to be 48 times more potent than other fish oils. It contains Vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin D and canthaxanthin, which is similar to astaxanthin which makes it an incredibly potent anti-oxidant and an excellent all-natural supplement which should be considered as part of any daily health regimen. Antioxidants protect our body cells from free radicals, substances believed to be a contributing factor in some chronic diseases.

It protects against Ultra-Violet Rays

The algae which the krill eat produce a red pigment called astaxanthin which give lobsters and shrimps their red colour. The astaxanthin found in this all-natural product has been found to provide excellent protection against harmful ultra-violet light which causes skin damage.

Excellent Source of Omega 3's

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) include both Omega-3 fats and Omega-6 fats. EFAs are called essential because your body cannot make them. Therefore, EFAs must be obtained through your diet. Americans consume a dangerously insufficient amount of Omega-3 acids, while our intake of Omega-6 is too high.

Seafood is a good source of omega-3 fats. However, many people are concerned about eating fish because of concerns to exposure to mercury and toxic substances. Krill is an excellent source of omega-3-fats and because krill are at the bottom of the food chain, they are not be as heavily exposed to marine pollutants, making them a safe substitute for seafood.

When looking for a krill oil supplement, make sure to look for krill that are harvested in the Antarctic which is held as the gold standard. Antarctic krill oil is derived from remote, deep-water seas. This ensures that the krill to be processed are not heavily contaminated by industrial pollutants and are processed through a cold extraction method.

Healthychoicenaturals has more information on the incredible benefits of Krill Oil.

Frank Darling is a writer for the HealthyChoiceNaturals Health Newsletter. For more information on natural supplements for a healthy lifestyle, visit http://www.HealthyChoiceNaturals.com