Krill oil is a marine oil that is known for providing animal-based omega-3 fats , antioxidants and beneficial substances known as phospholipids 2 , 3 – this last item is particularly important, as it plays a significant role in the absorption of these nutrients (more about this later).

They work by lowering levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory protein associated with heart disease, diabetes, dementia and some forms of cancer.In one study, 90 patients with cardiovascular disease and/or arthritis took 300 mg of krill oil for 30 days.