OKrill and Bone Health
OKrill is an effective phospholipid complex supplement, essential for the overall bone health, flexibility and joint pain relief. The benefits of phospholipids in OKrill ensures improved absorption of omega-3s in the body. It provides a natural mix of important minerals, beneficial for the bones and muscles.
OKrill is high in marine phospholipids, omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and choline. The EPA and DHA are effective in modulating and shortening inflammatory reactions and bone related discomfort. Strong muscles are essential for joints support and protection. OKrill’s choline is beneficial in effective muscle health and functioning. OKrill helps in reducing joint pain, stiffness and improves physical function.
Krill Oil in Osteoarthritis
In adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, the consumption of krill oil was found to be safe and led to improvements in knee pain, rigidity, and physical function.
According to the research conducted on 235 participants by Welma Stonehous et al, the krill oil group experienced less knee discomfort during six-month period. Knee stiffness and physical function also improved significantly in the krill oil group. The gold standard approach for assessing hip and knee osteoarthritis, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) numerical scale was used to evaluate the results for the knee. The level of Omega-3 (Index level) increased in participants of krill oil group from 6.0% at baseline, to 8.9% at three months and 9.0% at six months. The study was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 116, Issue 3, Sep 2022
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Krill Oil for Power Training Exercises
In recent decades, the high-intensity mode of exercise, performed for brief periods of time has acquired prominence due to health, well-being and fashion.
The study by Franchek Drobnik et al found that after rigorous power training, krill oil, found in OKrill, can be used as a nutritional strategy to increase Omega-3 Index, recover choline levels, and reduce oxidative stress.
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Krill Oil’s Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Joints
Omega-3 fatty acids, vital component of OKrill, is essential for controlling inflammation in the body, and it’s important for maintaining joint health over time.
Krill oil significantly mitigated knee pain in sleeping, standing positions and in a range of motions for both right and left knees. The study by Suzuki et al concludes that krill oil administration (2 g/day, 30 days) improved subjective symptoms of knee pain in adults with mild knee pain.
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Chronic Inflammation and Arthritic Symptoms
In a study conducted by Luisa Deutsch in Journal of the American College of Nutrition, it is observed that the Krill oil is effective in reducing stiffness, pain scores and functional impairment. The study was conducted on ninety patients with confirmed diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and/or rheumatoid arthritis and/or osteoarthritis and with increased levels of CRP (>1.0 mg/dl). After 7 days of treatment with Krill Oil, the pain scores decreased by 28.9%, stiffness decreased by 20.3%, and functional impairment decreased by 22.8%. Within 7 to 14 days, a daily dose of 300 mg of Krill Oil significantly inhibits inflammation and alleviates arthritic symptoms.
Krill Oil and Rheumatoid Arthritis
The supplementation of diet with Krill oil protects against experimental rheumatoid arthritis.
The study by Michelle Lerna et al suggests that krill oil might be a useful intervention strategy against the clinical and histopathological signs of inflammatory arthritis. In this research, krill oil was able to reduce the severity of arthritis by about 50%.
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Low Choline and Increased Risk of Osteoporosis
In a study done by Yuan Wei Zhang et al, 3179 participants aged 65 years and older were identified. The study data suggested that a lower level of daily dietary choline intake was positively associated with the increased risk of osteoporosis in the US elderly population.
OKrill’s Choline intake enhances bone health and reduces chances of osteoporosis in elderly population.
In another study by Jannike Oyen et al published in the Journal of Nutrition, it was found that the dietary choline was positively associated with bone mineral density (BMD) in middle-aged and elderly participants.
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Scientific Evidence:
1.Welma Stonehouse and others, Krill oil improved osteoarthritic knee pain in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: a 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 116, Issue 3, September 2022, Pages 672–685,
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/116/3/672/6650112?login=false
2. Drobnic, F.; Storsve, A.B.; Burri, L.; Ding, Y.; Banquells, M.; Riera, J.; Björk, P.; Ferrer-Roca, V.; Domingo, J.C. Krill-Oil-Dependent Increases in HS-Omega-3 Index, Plasma Choline and Antioxidant Capacity in Well-Conditioned Power Training Athletes. Nutrients 2021, 13, 4237.
3. Suzuki Y, Fukushima M, Sakuraba K, Sawaki K, Sekigawa K. Krill Oil Improves Mild Knee Joint Pain: A Randomized Control Trial. PLoS One. 2016 Oct 4;11(10):e0162769. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162769. PMID: 27701428; PMCID: PMC5049853.
4. Deutsch L. Evaluation of the effect of Neptune Krill Oil on chronic inflammation and arthritic symptoms. J Am Coll Nutr. 2007 Feb;26(1):39-48. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2007.10719584. PMID: 17353582.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.2007.10719584?journalCode=uacn20
5. Lerna M, Kerr A, Scales H, Berge K, Griinari M. Supplementation of diet with krill oil protects against experimental rheumatoid arthritis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Jun 29;11:136. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-136. PMID: 20587038; PMCID: PMC2907316
6. Øyen J, Gjesdal CG, Karlsson T, Svingen GF, Tell GS, Strand E, Drevon CA, Vinknes KJ, Meyer K, Ueland PM, Nygård O. Dietary Choline Intake Is Directly Associated with Bone Mineral Density in the Hordaland Health Study. J Nutr. 2017 Apr;147(4):572-578. doi: 10.3945/jn.116.243006. Epub 2017 Mar 8. PMID: 28275104
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