It is difficult for most people to differentiate between triglycerides and phospholipids because of their seemingly similar structures. However, there is a clear difference in their structures, properties, and characteristics including the way they make bonds. To help you understand this better, we are going to discuss the difference between the two in detail. Difference …
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Choline is an essential nutrient that is present in foods and supplements. The body produces choline endogenously in the liver naturally. While this choline produced has good quality, it isn’t always sufficient to meet the requirements of the body. Therefore, individuals need to get their choline supply from other food sources. There are various benefits …
Krill or Antarctic krill (EuphausiaSuperba) are found in all the oceans of the world. There are over 379 000,000 tonnes alone in the Southern Ocean. They are an important part of the food chain as they exist on the lower end of the chain and require algae to survive. This makes them non-toxic and highly …
Protein Digestibility refers to the ability of the body to utilize dietary protein and the number of amino acids your body can use after digestion. In addition, the quality of the protein and the amino acid composition will also determine how well your body can digest the proteins. The human body needs around 20 amino …
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Omega-3 is growing popular due to its health benefits but most people aren’t aware of its full impact on the human body. We are going to discuss the basics of omega-3 and why you need it, followed by what EPA and DHA compounds are and how they can benefit you. Understanding Omega 3 Omega 3 …
Fish oil primarily comes from fatty fish varieties like salmon, mackerel, etc., and is one of the most beneficial supplements for human health because of its Omega-3 and anti-inflammatory properties. People consume fish oil for various reasons. It contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which make it highly valuable to human health. Fish …
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Krill is a common name for any member of the crustacean order Euphausiacea and belongs to the same species class as crabs, lobsters, and crayfish. Similarly, shrimp and woodlice are also a part of the same species. There are over 82 species of krill that can grow up to 6 inches and live up to …
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Euphausia Superba are a species of Krill that live in large schools called swarms. The term Krill comes from the Norwegian language. Krill has been a source of food for many centuries. Krill meat for human consumption is growing increasingly popular around the U.S. The meat suffices for most of the nutritional needs of the …
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People in regions that have an abundance of fish rely on it as a major dietary source, due to the health benefits that certain fish contain. However, krill is growing extensively popular for human consumption in the US and several other countries. There is a debate about the health benefits of fish meat vs. krill …
Astaxanthin is a natural ketocarotenoid (plant color) found in some algae and microalgae. Several types of yeast and algae have this beneficial compound as well. People are now consuming Astaxanthin through other natural sources. Krill meat is one of the best sources of Astaxanthin. It not only has antioxidant properties but is high in protein …
