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Tips for attaining optimal joint health

Optimal omega-3 intake is connected to the promotion of cardiovascular health, joint health, cognitive function, memory capabilities, eye health, boosts in energy levels.

The easiest way to ensure you are receiving optimal omega-3 intake (and in turn, the optimal health benefits associated with omega-3’s), is through daily supplementation. Everest Nutrition Krill Oil happens to be one of the most superior omega-3 supplements available on the market today, because  it doesn’t contain the high levels of contaminants that some leading fish oil brands have (due to over polluted global waters), and has 54X more antioxidant power.

Specifically, I want to address the power of a superior product like Krill Oil, in addressing joint health. Research has shown omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation. Reduced inflammation can lower the risk of diseases associated with chronic pain, such as arthritis.

People suffering from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis have reported significantly reduced joint pain and stiffness. Some have even claimed that regular use of omega-3’s allowed them to reduce their intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Several clinical studies have proven a significant relief of symptoms associated with joint pain, after patients took higher doses of omega-3’s for extended periods of time. A summary of clinical studies has been published in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology.

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Another critical observation was made by a Danish doctor working on the Faeroe Islands and in Greenland. Upon X-raying patients with rheumatoid arthritis, he found an incredible decrease in their inflammation.  The patients’ joints were found perfectly normal, or nearly perfectly normal, even within patients that had suffered with the condition for ten years or more. (Interestingly, rheumatoid arthritis rarely occurs in Japan, probably due to the high intake of fish and thereby omega-3 fatty acids in the Japanese diet.) Because Krill Oil is a superior omega-3 supplement, joint health and mobility, is within your reach.

Krill Oil is also very rich in a powerhouse antioxidant known as astaxanthin. Astaxanthin also works to promote cellular health and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Because of astaxanthins’ anti-inflammatory properties and its strong presence in Krill Oil – Krill Oil actually provides 54X the antioxidant power than leading fish oil brands. A product that’s 54X more effective in reducing inflammation is probably a product you want to consider when trying to achieve optimal joint health.

Extra tips on how to improve your joint health and mobility

Colorful fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients and antioxidants – which will also work to promote reduced inflammation throughout the body.

If you are experiencing significant joint pain, regular hot baths using Espom salts could also be effective in providing pain relief. Known scientifically as hydrated magnesium sulfate, Epsom salt is rich in both magnesium and sulfate. While both magnesium and sulfate can be poorly absorbed through the stomach, multiple studies have shown increased magnesium levels from soaking in a bath enriched with Epsom salt. Magnesium and sulfate are both easily absorbed through the skin. Sulfates play an important role in the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the proteins that line the walls of the digestive tract. They stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and are thought to help detoxify the body of medicines and environmental contaminants. Try pouring yourself a mildly hot bath, and adding a generous (approximately two cups or more) of Epsom salt to the hot water. For optimal relief from joint pain and inflammation, try to soak for a minimum of twenty minutes, though feel free to stay in the bath longer if you can withstand the heat.

Physiotherapy is another viable option for optimizing joint mobility and health.

At this juncture, it is important to mention that we strongly recommend you speak with your health care practitioner regarding both; joint pain, and any changes in your daily regime you would care to implement. Your family doctor will be able to assess with you, your health care goals, and how nutrition, exercise, medications, supplementation and rest, can play into achieving optimal health.

Please feel free to contact our customer care team should you have any further questions regarding the benefits surrounding Krill Oil, and how it could work to help you achieve your health care goals. We want you to be up and at ‘em! And we want you to feel great!

Citations

http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/library_article/825/Omega_3_Fatty_Acids_and_Joint_Health.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/320386-omega-3-and-joint-health/

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcidsandHealth-HealthProfessional/

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/how-fish-oil-helps-your-joints.htm

 

Which is better: Krill oil or fish oil?

Everybody is talking about the power of omega-3’s. Medical professionals, homeopathic doctors, naturopaths and dieticians alike boasting the extensive list of health benefits associated with omega 3’s.

How many people however, have actually taken the time to sit down with you and explain omega-3’s, and why it is that they are so effective in promoting your holistic health? Here is a brief breakdown of the incredible benefits attached to daily omega-3 intake.

Supplying your body with the omega-3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil’s will have an incredible impact on your overall health and personal well- being.

Omega-3’s are most well known for their ability to promote cardiovascular health while working to lower levels of negative cholesterol, promote circulation and, in doing so – allow the body to send more oxygen to the brain. A healthy heart is the first step to achieving optimal health, and omega-3’s are a powerhouse in helping you achieve heart health.

But that’s not all. Omega-3’s are also known to be food for the brain – boosting cognitive function and memory capabilities while also providing a lift in feelings of personal
well-being and self- esteem. Many health care professionals will recommend fish oil supplements to work alongside pharmaceutical medications in addressing conditions such as depression, psychosis, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer’s disease, and other thinking disorders.

Omega-3’s are also effective in promoting reduced inflammation in the joints, relief from symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, healthy kidney function, stronger, healthier bones, eye health, immunity, and weight loss.

So now we’ve covered a few of the many reasons you should be optimizing your omega-3 intake. The question now is, how?

Fish, such as halibut, sturgeon, tuna and mackerel, are powerful sources of omega-3’s. Unfortunately, our marine communities are so over-polluted, that many of the fish harvested have dangerous levels of mercury, PCB’s and many other toxins. Because of this, health care practitioners across the nation are recommending we reduce our fish portions down to three a week.

Flax seeds and algae are also excellent sources of omega-3’s. To take in the amount of omega-3’s necessary to achieve the optimal health benefits they offer one would need to consume high amounts. While flax seeds are an excellent option for vegetarians looking to up the ante on their omega-3 intake, not everyone is interested in eating multiple portions of flax seeds on a daily basis.

At the end of the day, krill and fish oil supplementation are the best options when it comes down to making sure you are getting everything you need from omega 3 fatty acids. Supplements are convenient, affordable, and make for an easy daily commitment. The question is, how is krill oil compared to fish oil? Let’s investigate.

Fish Oil

Fish oil supplements will offer many of the incredible health benefits attached to omega-3 fatty acids. The tricky stitch comes with the fact that fish oil supplements are usually manufactured using mackerel, herring, tuna, halibut, salmon, cod liver, whale blubber, or seal blubber – the same marine life that contain a lot of the contaminants and pollutants our medical practitioners are advising us against.

There are however, some fish oil supplements on the market that are developed using fresh water fish. These products will contain minimal (if any) contaminants or toxins. Manufacturers of fish oils  that use an extraction process known as a CO2 Critical Extraction Process are probably your best choice as these supplements also have very low (if any) levels of contaminants. You want to also seek out products that follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) standards and develop their products in FDA approved facilities.

If you choose to invest in a fish oil supplement that best suits your needs, seek out a product that stands above the rest in providing you with optimal concentration, purity and quality.

Krill Oil

Krill are tiny crustaceans found deep within the oceanic community around the globe. One of the many things that makes krill oil a superior option when seeking out omega-3 supplementation, is that krill make up for one of the largest biomasses on earth. Krill are not only free of dangerous contaminant levels for this reason, but are also sustainable, which is an added bonus for the ecologically friendly at heart.

Krill also contain a powerful antioxidant called astaxanthin. Astaxanthin works to protect cellular health, which is more than slightly important considering we are made up of over a trillion cells. Astaxanthin also has anti- inflammatory properties, which is also important given the fact that many illnesses and conditions are associated with inflammation.

A third bonus when looking at krill oil vs fish oil – lies in the fact that krill oil comes in phospholipid form. Phospholipids are naturally found in the human body, which means that the body doesn’t need to work harder to break down essential fatty acids, and absorbs them more easily, at a quicker pace. Optimal health benefits – faster!

When looking at the benefits of krill oil vs fish oil – the winner is clear to us. This is YOUR health we’re talking about however, so we encourage you to research, research, research. Choose an omega-3 supplement that stands above the rest in meeting the needs surrounding your personal health and well-being.

We guarantee – when you do your homework, and find a product that stands above the rest – it WILL change your life!