What is KRILL?
Krill are small, shrimp-like crustacean with big black eyes and a reddish, semi-transparent body.
Antarctic Krill are among the largest of the 85 known krill species and make up one of the world’s largest single species marine biomass.
They move in huge swarms throughout Antarctic waters and feed on microscopic algae.
Equal to the size of a paper clip, krill are small, yet mighty in terms of health benefits.
Why KRILL may be so much better for your dog or cat than FISH OIL
Quality of Supplement
If supplementing a diet with fatty acids, it is important to choose a quality supplement. When choosing a fish oil supplement…Potential exists for nutrient excess (mainly vitamins A and D) and toxin exposure, including mercury exposure with fish oil supplements.
Fish oil, rich in healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids, can protect against certain types of cancer, but many types of fish are also contaminated by waterborne toxins. A new study by San Diego State University researchers found that toxin-contaminated fish oil loses much of its cancer-preventative properties.
In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recommendation that young children and women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should avoid eating large amounts of fish and shellfish. Nearly all fish and shellfish contain mercury, which is especially hazardous for developing children. In recent years, the agency has expanded the warning to note that fish also frequently contain dangerous chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs.
Why TOXIN FREE Krill can be better
Krill having a very short lifespan and being very low on the food chain have little to no measurable environmental toxins.
Krill provides similar EFA profile as fish oil, but without the toxic RISK
Absorption
Krill is very well-absorbed, so your pet only needs about a fifth the dose of regular fish oil to receive the same benefits. Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids in triglyceride form, while the omega 3 fatty acids in krill oil for dogs are in phospholipid form.
Astaxanthin
The omega-3 fatty acids found in krill oil supplements for dogs contain the antioxidants that fight against free radicals. Scientists have found numerous benefits from fighting these free radicals, ultimately giving your dog an extra tool in the toolbox to help prevent cancer, slow down the aging process.
Sustainable
Krill are a thriving, highly sustainable food source.
The Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources helps maintain sustainability by reinforcing a precautionary limit of 6.6 million tons. Less than 2 percent of the precautionary catch limit has actually been harvested on any given year.
Some of the documented Benefits of KRILL OIL
Omega 3 Fatty Acids are one of the most important supplements in veterinary medicine. Some of the therapeutic uses for Krill Oil include...
1. Inflammatory Skin Disease ( ie Allergies)
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Heart Disease
4. Kidney Failure
5. Cognitive dysfunction
6. Chronic inflammation
7. Anxiety disorders ( Separation anxiety, FLUTD)
8. Auto-immune diseases ( ie Lupus, AIHA, ITP)
9. Cancer prevention and treatment
10. Feline Asthma
11. Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Lipidosis)
12. Ear infections
Source: healthline.com, ‘Science Based benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids’
Source: Clinicians Brief, 'Top 5 Therapeutic Uses of Omega-3 Fatty Acids'
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