Separating Research from Advertising — Free Vitamin Encyclopedia.Understand … we are researchers working on this volunteer project on nights and weekends — because we believe the world needs more unbiased research, more trustworthy reviews & less spin, less expert/doctor reviewers selling the very product they are reviewing. We are not perfect and we will make mistakes. Please help us by asking questions…. read more »
See Also…Krill Oil — Product Recommendations Krill Oil — How to Choose? How Is Krill Oil Extracted? I asked a simple question that ended our tour of the krill oil factory, “How do chemicals and solvents fit into a product with ‘natural’ on the label?” … he ended the tour and asked us not to… read more »
Krill Oil continues to receive attention for its potential health benefits. But what does this research actually tell us? Vital Ingredients Krill oil is a rich natural source of the essential fatty acids known as Omega-3’s, especially EPA and DHA.[1] It’s also a natural source of the antioxidant astaxanthin.[2] Perhaps the most important component of krill oil, however, is its abundant… read more »
See Also…Krill Oil — Product Recommendations Krill Oil — Extraction Methods Things To Consider When Choosing A Krill Oil Supplement Krill oil is an increasingly popular form of Omega-3 supplementation. It’s considered by many to be superior to fish oil as a source for Omega-3’s due to its phospholipid content, which has been shown to increase absorption and utilization of… read more »
See Also…Krill Oil — Product Recommendations Krill Oil — How to Choose? Krill Oil — Extraction Methods What Is Krill? Krill are tiny shrimplike creatures that live in the ocean. They make up the largest biomass on the planet and are found in every sea.. but the ones we’re concerned with are known as Euphausia Superba and… read more »
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Historically speaking, dietary fats have garnered a bad reputation for being the “black sheep” of all nutrients. They are all too often cast out of our diets due to the belief that they are generally unhealthy and a high source of calories. While the truths of these beliefs may not be entirely… read more »
What is Inflammation? Inflammation can be a double-edged sword – it’s something your body uses to fight off infections, and without it wounds would never heal.[1] Whenever you have an infection or injury, the redness, heat and swelling you see is your body’s immune system in action. But once the infection or wound is taken care… read more »
Antioxidants You’ve probably heard the term antioxidants bandied about by health experts. You know they’re good for you. But how exactly do they work and how should you add them to your diet? Do you need to supplement with them? And can you get too many? Well there is a lot of science to answer… read more »