Health Benefits of Krill Oil

Treating Inflammation and Arthritis Symptoms With Krill Oil

Several studies attest to the effectiveness of krill oil in managing chronic inflammation and arthritis. Notable among these studies is a paper published in the “Journal of the American College of Nutrition,” which investigated the therapeutic effects of Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) on the above diseases.

A seven-day long krill oil treatment alleviated inflammation among subjects by more than 19%, whereas the placebo group experienced a 16% increase in the levels of inflammatory C-reactive proteins. Reduction in pain, stiffness, and functional impairment was also seen among the krill oil users.

On the third week of treatment, krill oil users reported reduction in inflammation by almost 30%, whereas inflammation among the placebo group worsened by more than 32%.

The researchers therefore concluded that taking 300 mg of krill oil a day could dramatically alleviate inflammation and arthritic symptoms in as little as a week or two.