Many types of foods are needed to improve the heart, one of them is fish oil which is extracted from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, it is used as a popular dietary supplement all over the world. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids are found in abundance in fish oil. Nowadays, krill oil is also being used a lot.
What is Krill Oil?
Krill oil is extracted from small crustaceans called Antarctic krill. This sea creature is eaten by whales, seals, penguins, and other birds. Like fish oil, krill oil also contains omega-3 fatty acids, but both can have different effects on our bodies.
Benefits of both oils in arthritis
Fish oil
Many studies show that essential fatty acids help improve joint pain. Studies have also shown that when fish oil is consumed at a minimum of 500 mg to 2,000 mg per day, there is a reduction in the stiffness of the joints.
Krill oil
A 2007 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that 300 mg of krill oil prevented inflammation and reduced arthritis symptoms within a short period of 7 and 14 days. A 2016 double-blind, placebo-controlled study of patients with mild knee pain showed that krill oil could reduce pain at a daily dose of 2,000 mg per day.
Benefits of both oils in heart diseases
Fish oil
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in abundance in fish oil, which is essential for heart health. Studies from 2017 showed that it may help prevent atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, while a 2013 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association showed that high levels of DHA/EPA in the blood may be associated with a lower risk of heart attack. Can reduce the risk.
Krill oil
A 2015 study in the British Medical Journal concluded, 'Krill oil may moderately improve cardiovascular risks, particularly endothelial dysfunction and HDL, in patients with type 2 diabetes.' However, those who do not have diabetes can also get benefits.
Benefits of both oils in improving memory
Fish all
In 2016, a study was conducted on 44 patients with memory loss in which 22 were given fish oil, while 22 were given a placebo. Researchers found that people who were given fish oil had better memory. Other studies have also shown similar results.
Krill oil
A 2017 study in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences showed that krill oil could help reduce oxidative stress and beta-amyloid deposits in the brain, which are thought to cause Alzheimer's disease. More research is going on regarding this.
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