What Is It?
Pure Encapsulations Krill-plex is derived from Antarctic krill, a zooplankton crustacean offering a naturally unique balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, phospholipids and antioxidants, including vitamins A and E and astaxanthin.
Uses For Krill-plex
Cognitive Support: Phosphatidylcholine, a key source of choline, phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylinositol comprise the phospholipid profile.
neural tissue and potentially provides cognitive support.
Menstrual Comfort: Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may provide menstruation-related emotional and physical support by helping to mediate healthy hormone, prostaglandin, and neurotransmitter function.
alertness, learning capacity, and daily endurance.
Cardiovascular Function: Krill oil provides an ideal essential fatty acid balance for healthy cardiovascular and platelet function, in part by maintaining healthy prostaglandin function.
lipid, triglyceride and glucose metabolism.
Joint Function: A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study involving ninety individuals suggests that krill oil promotes a healthy inflammatory response and joint comfort.
significant support for joint flexibility and function.
Skin Health: As an essential fatty acid, phospholipid and antioxidant complex, krill oil has unique skin health support potential.
What Is The Source?
Krill oil is derived from Antarctic krill (shellfish), Euphausia superba.
The krill oil in Krill-plex is NKOTM, which is a registered trademark of Neptune Technologies & Bioresources, Inc.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions?
Theoretically, krill oil may have side effects similar to fish oils, including burping, gastrointestinal upset or indigestion, nausea, diarrhea or abdominal bloating.Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
Krill oil may be contra-indicated with blood thinning medications.Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 2 softgels daily with breakfast for one month and one softgel thereafter or as directed by a health care professional.
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