May reduce the risk of coronary heart disease • Support for healthier joints • No fishy aftertaste • May increase mental focus What is Omega-3 Krill Oil? BIOVEA® Omega-3 Krill Oil is a unique source of cardioprotective Omega-3 fats that make it a preferred choice for protecting your heart health. Krill (Euphausia superb) are small crustaceans forming a vital component of the Antarctic ecosystem. These tiny crustaceans provoke Omega-3 fatty acids in phospholipid form, that increase Omega-3 absorption by the body. What does it do? Krill oil is also a source of antioxidants. Antioxidants help prevent cellular damage. It is believed that cellular damage increases your risk of diseases. Antioxidants also slow the effects of aging. Krill oil  omega-3 supplements are absorbed easier by your body than fish oil. The phospholipids it contains are vital to brain performance.How does it work? Krill oil contains fatty acids similar to fish oil. These fats are thought to be beneficial fats that decrease swelling, lower cholesterol, and make blood platelets less sticky. When blood platelets are less sticky they are less likely to form clots. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency? There are no overt signs of a deficiency of Omega 3 in the diet. This sometimes makes it difficult for people to understand. However, when they start taking a supplement and experience Omega 3 benefits they realize what they were missing. The most common health problems that may be improved with a krill oil supplement include: • Increased daily energy • Increased mental focus • Decrease in confusion and inattention • Increased levels of good cholesterol • Decreased levels of bad cholesterol • Lower blood fats (triglycerides) In addition research has shown that people with current health conditions can also benefit from taking daily Omega 3 supplements. Health conditions that can be potentially helped by adding Omega 3 in the diet include: • Decreased risk of atherosclerosis • Decreased risk of heart attack and stroke • Better immune response in the body • Lower levels of inflammation • Decreasing many neurological problems A simple daily dose of a high quality krill oil is all that is needed. With almost no risk of side effects or problems it is a great option. Always talk to your doctor before starting a supplement just to be sure. Those patients that change their Omega 3 deficiency by taking a high quality supplement also report a better mental outlook. This increase in quality of life in turn helps with staying on track with treatments and seeing a positive future.