Neptune Krill Oil supplement and how it compares to fish oils.
Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans eaten by the blue whale. The oil contains a high proportion of EPA and DHA, fatty acids found in fish oils. Whether krill oil offers clinical benefits that are significantly beyond what fish oils provide is not clear as of 2011.
Schiff MegaRed products
November 2007 - Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. has entered into a
distribution agreement with Schiff Nutrition International, Inc. for the
distribution of Neptune Krill Oil under the brand name Schiff MegaRed. Schiff
MegaRed is expected to become available in the consumer mass market in the
United States with an initial product launch through Costco planned for January
2008. Neptune Krill Oil
safety and health benefits have been demonstrated by clinical studies. The
results of a clinical study on hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) have shown that
Neptune Krill Oil may reduce total cholesterol levels, LDL (bad cholesterol) and
triglycerides, while increasing HDL (good cholesterol). Another clinical study
has shown that Neptune Krill Oil can reduce an inflammation biomarker (CRP) and
can improve arthritic symptoms. In order to satisfy the continuously increasing
public demand for safe and effective natural products for cardiovascular health,
Neptune and Schiff Nutrition have joined efforts to make Schiff MegaRed readily
accessible to the consumer.
Neptune Releases Final ADHD Study Results Showing Beneficial
Effects of Neptune Krill Oil
2007 - Neptune Technologies & Bioressources
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc., (TSX.V: NTB),
is pleased to announce positive final results of the effect of
Neptune Krill Oil on adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD. The non-randomized Phase I open label clinical study, entitled
"Evaluation of the effect of Neptune Krill Oil on Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD", was initiated by the International Organization
of ADHD and conducted by Barry University in Miami Shores, FL, USA and private
naturopath Clinics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of Neptune Krill Oil on adult ADHD
as measured by Barkley's Executive Function score of behaviour inhibition, daily
functional capacity and social behaviour. Thirty (30) otherwise healthy adults
with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD taking a 500mg daily dose of Neptune Krill
Oil were
originally enrolled in the study of whom 25 (83%) completed 6 months of
treatment. The five (16%) patients who did not complete the study were lost in
follow-up. No adverse events were reported amongst the 30 patients recruited at
baseline during the course of their treatment.
According to the company, after 6 months of treatment the 25 patients who
completed the study showed a statistically significant improvement in all
Barkley's Executive Function scores. In particular, patients improved their
ability to concentrate and their working capacity by 60%, their social skills by
48.8%, their ability to manage money
by 34, their driving capacity and road-safety skills by 34, their ability to
focus by 39.and their
planning skills by 50%. For more
krill oil information.
About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. develops nutritional
products from underexploited marine biomasses, such as krill, with its patented
extraction process (Neptune OceanExtract.
Krill oil supplementation questions
Would applying krill oil on an
neuroma help it?
We have no experience with this approach.
I stumbled across your website while researching krill
oil on the internet. I have recently been prescribed 1000mg per day by a
naturopath, to reduce my cholesterol of 7.6 (although my blood tests show that
my HDL is above average). My weight is within the healthy range, my diet is very
good, I don't smoke and rarely drink, and exercise regularly. Therefore my GP is
a bit surprised that my cholesterol is so high (LDL specifically). He suspects
that it's because of my age - I am 55 and have settled in to post-menopause
(which is nothing to celebrate!). My cholesterol has always been fine until I
started menopause, although I am also under a lot of pressure in my job, and I
don't think stress helps! I also suffer a little bit of arthritis in some
joints. I am hoping the krill oil reduces my
cholesterol as my
naturopath claims that it should. However, I am wondering if 1000mg is the right
dose - too much or too little? I am taking the Metagenics brand of capsule,
which is Aud $59 for 30 capsules. On my budget that is quite expensive, although
I am happy to find the money if the benefits outweigh the costs. I am also
wondering if it's more beneficial to take krill oil at night or in the morning.
I can't find any information about that on the internet, and am wondering if you
and your team have any thoughts on that.
We don't think it matters what time of day it is taken as far as
cholesterol levels are concerned, but we prefer most supplement pills to be
taken in the early part of the day.