Krill Oil helps with inflammation

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A Canadian study clearly indicates that Neptune Krill Oil (NKO™) at a daily dose of 300 mg “significantly inhibits inflammation and reduces arthritic symptoms within a short treatment period of 7 and 14 days.”

In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers wanted to assess the effect of NKO on C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with chronic inflammation; they also set out to evaluate the effectiveness of NKO on arthritic symptoms. CRP is a protein produced by the liver that is used as a marker of inflammation. It’s useful in determining the effectiveness of various treatments.

Using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study design, 90 subjects with confirmed diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or Rheumatoid Arthritis or osteoarthritis and increased levels of CRP were recruited to undergo blood analysis for three consecutive weeks. Group A received 300 mg of NKO daily and Group B received a placebo. CRP levels and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis scores were measured at the beginning of the study and at days 7, 14 and 30.

After seven days of treatment, NKO reduced CRP by more than 19% compared to an increase of 15% in the placebo group. After 14 and 30 days of treatment, NKO further decreased CRP by 30% and 31%, respectively. Meanwhile, the CRP levels of subjects in the placebo group increased to 32% after 14 days and then decreased to 25% at day 30.

NKO also showed a significant reduction in all three WOMAC scores. After seven days of treatment, NKO reduced pain scores by 29%, reduced stiffness by 20% and reduced functional impairment by 23%.

Journal of the American College of Nutrition 26(1):39-48, 2007




http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/crp/test.html



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