Characteristic
Krill oil is extracted from Antarctic krill (Euphausia Superba), which is a small crustacean that is rich in phospholipids. Over the past decade, krill oil has become an important source of omega-3 fatty acids for human consumption, and its sales in world markets are increasing rapidly. Processed krill oil is usually sold as a dietary supplement to treat high levels of triglycerides in the blood, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic inflammation and many other conditions. For patients, supplementing krill oil is a cost-effective and natural way, which can not only alleviate the symptoms of the disease, but also does not require the help of prescription medications.
Specification
| Item | Krill Oil |
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| Catalog Number | MC013 |
| Appearance | Dark red oil |
| Total Phospholipids | 40-60 g/100g |
| Omega-3 | 20-26.5 g/100g |
| Astaxanthin | 150-400 ppm |
| EPA | 10-14.5 g/100g |
| DHA | 5-8 g/100g |
Note: The parameters of the product can be adjusted according to your requirements.
Nutritional components
Like fish oil, krill oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). However, krill oil contains a major part of Omega−3 fatty acids in the form of phospholipids, which makes krill oil different from fish oil. The phospholipid bound nature of fatty acids found in krill oil improves bioavailability and efficiency of absorption, thus making krill oil more effective in delivering EPA and DHA. Therefore, people can obtain health benefits similar to fish oil, but the dose is much smaller.
In addition, krill oil contains astaxanthin and choline. Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble carotenoid with antioxidant properties. It helps to protect unsaturated bonds from oxidative damage. Choline is a nutrient similar to B vitamins. Studies have shown that the choline in krill oil is highly bioavailable.
Health benefits
As a new functional food ingredient, krill oil has great application potential in food, nutrition and pharmaceutical fields due to its diverse health benefits. Its health benefits include, but are not limited to the following.
- Improves cardiovascular health
Krill oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids plays an important role in cardiovascular health. The protective effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the heart is mainly attributed to a variety of physiological effects on lipids, blood pressure, vascular function, cardiac rhythms, platelet function and inflammatory responses [1].
Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids in krill oil have anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the inflammatory process by promoting mechanisms that remove dysfunctional or unnecessary proteins in certain types of immune cells, thus helping to treat inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
The beneficial ingredients in krill oil can prevent dry eyes, macular degeneration and other eye diseases by improving tear production, reducing inflammation around the eyes, enhancing tear gland function and slowing tear evaporation.
Studies have shown that krill oil can significantly enhance a variety of brain processes, including improved memory, enhanced learning ability, and improved cognitive performance. This is mainly due to the fact that astaxanthin helps to prevent the death of nerve cells in the brain and DHA helps to coordinate the conduction of neural circuits to maintain the normal functioning of brain cells.
What we offer
Krill oil is gaining attention as a source of healthful lipids due to its abundant nutrients. As a professional marine oil supplier, Alfa Chemistry is committed to the development and utilization of Antarctic krill resources. We have the ability to customize different forms of krill oil finished products for you, such as liquids, softgel capsules, hardgel capsules, chewable softgels, etc. In addition, we can also provide you with bulk krill oil if you want to formulate your own product. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.
Reference
- Engler, M. M.; Engler, M. B. Omega-3 fatty acids: role in cardiovascular health and disease. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2006, 21: 17-24.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
