Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for our health because they assist in basic cell functioning, cell repair and growth, as well as other important bodily functions. However, omega-3 fatty acids cannot be synthesised in the human body and must be obtained through food or supplements. Krill oil – a relatively new, but highly promising discovery in the fi eld of health supplements – is extracted from a tiny, shrimp-like animal that lives in the ocean and feeds on microscopic algae. Krill oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and, due to the algae in the krill’s diet, is also a source of the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin, which may be benefi cial in cardiovascular, immune, infl ammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
Krill oil omega-3s are thought to be assimilated into the body’s cells better than other sources of omega-3 because they are attached to the phospholipids, EPA and DHA, which are more bio-effi cient than other marine oils. This ensures more effi cient delivery of key fatty acids to various parts of the human body, such as the brain, heart and joints. Natrx Pure Krill Oil is extracted from Antarctic krill species Euphausia superba by sustainable Eco-Harvesting™ techniques, making it the most environmentally sustainable krill oil available. It contains Superba™ Krill, which is sourced from the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean in Antarctica. Antarctic krill are so low in the food chain and live in the cleanest waters on earth that they are virtually free of contaminants.
