Abstract:

Krill oil is a substance derived from the marine animal called "Euphausia superba" living in the oceans. Krill oil contains high amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids and these fatty acids are in the form of phospholipites. It is also a nutritional supplement that contains asthactin, vitamin A and vitamin E. Astacanthin is a substance with strong antioxidant properties. Omega 3 fatty acids supplements are known to be important in mental development, hyperlipidemia, premenstrual syndrome, inflammatory and cardiological diseases. In recent years, Krill oil has gained more importance than fish oil. Also, because they live on the surface in the ocean, the risk of containing toxins and environmental pollution is also lower. In studies, the daily dose for therapeutic effect is usually determined as 1-3 g. When used as a supplementary, it is recommended to take 500 mg doses. It is safe to use in pregnancies. The high content of dokosaheksanoic acid and Eikosapentaenoic acid has led to the increase in importance of Krill oil. Furthermore, due to the excessive absorption of this oil, the new focus of the researchers was Krill oil. In this article, the scientific studies published on the content of Krill oil, biodisponibility, in vivo and clinical activity studies, and its side effects are compiled.

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