In recent years there has been much hoopla surrounding krill oil supplementation, and many proponents suggest that it is superior to supplementation of fish oil. There is a lot to like about krill oil including: it is less susceptible to oxidation and contamination, it contains omega-3 fatty acids (in phospholipid form), and it also contains a super-antioxidant …
Krill oil is a supplement that is extracted from various species of antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), which are tiny shrimp-like creatures living within cold ocean waters. In many ways, krill oil is similar to fish oil in that it contains omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. It also contains a flashy antioxidant known as “astaxanthin” …
Chances are good you’ve heard or read about the way fish oil benefits the brain as well as general physical health. The most beneficial aspect of the fish oil is the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that it contains. There are two primary types of omega-3 fatty acids that are delivered from eating oily fish …
Fish oil has quickly become one of America’s top selling supplements. In recent years, fish oil has come to receive mainstream acclaim for its ability to improve heart health, reduce inflammation, and promote weight loss. Although most people take fish oil to improve their physical health, there is clear evidence in support of the idea …
Since the early 2000s, supplementation of fish oil has significantly increased in part for the touted antidepressant effects. Many studies have found correlations between people who eat diets high in fish and lower incidences of depression. This has lead many Americans and others to look for ways to possibly mimic this antidepressant effect. One shortcut …
Nootropics have become a popular trend throughout the world in and specifically within the realms of academics, biohacking, sports performance, and high-level occupational settings. Let’s face it, some people are competitive and may want to have a cognitive advantage over their competition. In order to gain this advantage, they may resort to taking supplements or …
Vitamin D is a crucial component to maintaining both physical and mental health. It is utilized by our bodies to help keep our bones and teeth in good condition by maintaining correct phosphorous to calcium ratio. In fact, research has shown that low levels of vitamin D are associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, …