There are many advantages to taking a Neptune Krill Oil supplement. Not only do you get the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids, you also get a natural source of brain-nourishing phospholipids and a potent antioxidant - Astaxanthin. This unique combination of Neptune Krill Oil ingredients is what separates it from other healthy oils.

Fish oils are good for you and this is not meant to change your opinion on the health benefits of fish oils. However, the ingredients in LifeSource Neptune Krill Oil can offer you extreme antioxidant protection, and we all know this is one of the key steps to staying young and vibrant.

• Cardio-vascular health
• Healthy blood sugar levels
• Promotes optimal reproductive cycles
• Supports healthy joints
• Supports mental health and immune system function
• Helps brain and nervous system function

What are Krill?

Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans that are approximately 1 to 6 centimeters long. They live in the ocean, where they feed mainly on phytoplankton. They're near the bottom of the food chain and are eaten by whales, seals, penguins, squid and fish.

Commercial fishing of krill occurs primarily in the Antarctic and the northern Pacific Oceans; along the coasts of Canada and Japan. Krill that are caught are used for aquaculture and aquarium feeds, sport fishing bait or they are eaten as food.

What can Astaxanthin do for you?

Another reason krill oil is becoming popular is because it contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin. The algae that krill eat produce the bright red pigment astaxanthin that gives krill and other crustaceans such as lobster and shrimp their reddish-pink color.

Antioxidants protect our body cells from damage from free radicals, unstable substances that are thought to contribute to certain chronic diseases. Unlike many other antioxidants, astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it could theoretically protect the eye, brain and central nervous system from free radical damage.

How LifeSource Neptune Krill Oil plays a role to good health

Every cell in your body is lined with phospholipids, especially your brain cells. Your body needs phospholipids to grow new cells and to repair damaged ones. Lipids play a very important part in the maintenance and growth of all cells in your body. Fish oils are the most popular source of omega 3 fatty acids. The benefit of taking LifeSource Neptune Krill Oil is that you get the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids and phospholipids in one supplement, an extremely cell-nourishing combination.

Proven health benefits for Women!

Woman's World said: "Krill oil is so potent; women who took it for three months reported a 51% boost in energy, alertness, memory, concentration and stamina in a recent Canadian study. And almost 100% described having a greater sense of well-being and happiness -- plus a 31% reduction in aches and pains!"

These figures were derived from a quality of life study comparing the benefits of Antarctic pure Neptune Krill Oil to Fish Oil. The quality of life study was done in conjunction with the Phase II clinical trial "Evaluation of the effectiveness of NKO on the clinical management of Hyperlipidemia." In the study, 120 participants, including both men and women, took either 1.0 or 1.5 grams of krill oil per day (based on their BMI [body mass index]) or 3.0 grams per day of fish oil. Study participants took a 36-question standardized survey at the end of 30 days, 90 days, and 180 days. This survey measured the patient's physical function, fatigue, pain, social function, emotional role, mental capacity, general health and physical appearance. The survey, in use since 1998 and published in over 4,000 different studies, was designed to provide statistically valid results.

LifeSource Neptune Krill Oil is manufactured under strict quality control standards. It is tested to be free of potentially harmful levels of contaminants (i.e., mercury, heavy metals, PCB's, dioxins, and other contaminants).