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 …
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Sustainability of Krill
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 …
King Krill: The Backbone of The Marine Ecosystem
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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Krill vs. Fish: Which is better?
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 – The Antioxidant Advantage
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 …