Omega-3 fatty acids refer to a set of polyunsaturated fatty acids that include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is found in fish; alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is obtained from plants and Krill oil. Unlike the concentration in the level of fats in foods such as meat and butter that can increase the levels of unhealthy cholesterol, these fats are healthy because they help the human body to lower levels of unhealthy cholesterols as well as reducing the inflammation in the body (Allport 12).
MegaRed Omega-3 Krill oil has a great, active ingredient omega-3 that is usually necessary for every meal. Unlike fist oil, the Omega-3 fatty acids in MegaRed Krill Oil are carried to your body’s cells …show more content…
in phospholipid form making them easily absorbable. For an individual to have a balanced quantity of krill oil or food that provides the oil, they should take at least two to three spoons or have a piece of the food on a plate during a meal. The foods that contain krill oil include shrimplike, tiny animals such as mantas, Baleen, and whale sharks that basically eat krill at the bottom of the sea. This supplement contain 100% pure Antarctic Krill. The dosage that would be consumed from the processed krill oil is about one to three tablets a day depending on strength. For the Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil 500mg, it is recommended to take one softgel per day.
The target audience for the utilization of krill oil are the people who have symptoms of Arthritis. This is because krill oil has been found to reduce the pain, loss of functions, stiffness, and inflammation in those suffering from arthritis. This has been studied and by the release of C-reactive protein the inflammation in people suffering from arthritis is reduced. Another target audience is the heart disease patient as the oil can help reduce the level of blood fat known as triglycerides, high blood pressure and high cholesterol (Allport 17). The oil can also help the following diseases and conditions; cancer, stroke, premenstrual syndrome, depression, osteoarthritis and painful menstrual periods. The patient is given hope and reassurance to overcome the stressing situation. The thought process should be linear and logical; thoughts display goal direction.
According to the health or structure and or function claims made on the label, there are some side effects that come with the use of this oil. These effects include reduction in stress; it has been noted that the intake of the drugs has 56% reduction of stress; it is also secondary to increasing breast tenderness because it reduces the symptoms of breast hardening. It reduces the level of cholesterols, which in the long run promote a healthier life. However, there are some negative effects that are found from the use of these supplements (Allport 28). These negative effects include; increase in appetite, whereby a person feels like eating at all times. Another effect is the fact that they are addictive, once a person starts using them; the individual will ever be craving to have a supplement.
The use of Mega Red Omega-3 Krill Oil has been on the rise for the past years. This has been because there are a lot of valid claims of its health implications. The claim relates to the target audience and the amount contained in one serving of the supplement. The supplements assist people in gaining better health and living a healthier way. From the studies that have been conducted on the krill oil, it has been revealed that the oil has more positive effects than the negative ones. According to a study done at the University Oxford, it says that the fish oil affects pregnant women, but pregnant women can use krill oil as the supplement because they are rich in Omega-3 oil (Clover 23).
Blood-thinning is one of the main effects of taking krill oil and when there is blood-thinning the human body is deprived of some essential nutrients.
The next risk is bleeding, which occurs in the nose and is caused by some content of the krill oil. Another negative effect is addiction, which was mentioned earlier.
Krill oil is not listed in the part of the “Dirty Dozen” drugs, this means that the drug has been clinically examined and has been found to be healthy for people to consume. Drugs undergo testing before they are released to the public for consumptions. The benefits that are got from Krill oil are very essential for people’s health. It helps in the reduction of inflammation; reduces stress and also helps those with heart related diseases. This is the main reason why the drug has not been listed in the list of the “Dirty Dozen” drugs (Clover 31).
Another product that contains Krill Oil and other similar ingredient as the MegaRed is called BioTrust Omega Krill 5x. However, this product is obtained from fish, unlike krill oil that is found in deep sea animals. This product also contains an ingredient called Astaxanthin. It is a form of antioxidant and is used to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. This ingredient can be applied to skin directly, but as an oral supplement, the safety of this ingredient has not been scientifically evaluated and there is not enough information available at this
time.
In conclusion, the use of Krill oil has spread to most parts of the society today and the effects are positive. Many people have had relief from the illnesses they were suffering from and some the pain has lessened. Omega-3 in Krill oil appears to be important for visual and neurological development in infant. Overall, it is important for people to include Krill oil as part of their diet.
Works Cited
Allport, Susan. “The Queen of Fats: Why Omega-3s Were Removed from the Western Diet and What We Can Do to Replace Them”. University of California Press, September 2006.Print.
Clover, Charles. “The End of the Line: How overfishing is changing the world and what we eat”. Ebury Press, London 2004