As the summer holidays come to an end, many will be eager to give their body and mind some much-needed extra nourishment ahead of the Autumn and Winter months.

With over 97% of the western population deficient in Omega 3 fatty acids1, which is one of the key nutrients required for a healthy brain. As our bodies cannot make essential fatty acids like Omega 3, it is very important to ensure we are getting our requirement in other ways, through eating oily fish, nuts, seeds etc. or taking a daily supplement.

Unlike other Omega-3 sources, krill oil is not only a great natural source of Omega-3, but the nutrients are in addition bound to phospholipids, which ensures effective absorption into the cell membranes and into our bodies.† These phospholipids act like boats ferrying the omega 3 directly into our cells.

Due to increased prevalence of processed and ultra processed foods, modern diets contain only about one third of phospholipids than what they contained a century ago. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the body’s cells and cell membranes is hugely imbalanced, negatively impacting overall health, so it’s important to get sufficient Omega-3 fatty acids.

For the brain to function at its best, it needs proper nutrition. In order to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, one must look to improving lifestyle by adopting healthy habits.

Much research has been carried out in relation to the benefits of krill oil with some very interesting findings emerging on the topic of brain health;

• People with higher levels of Omega-3 DHA in their blood are 49% less likely to develop dementia than those with lower levels2.

• As much as 60% of our brain weight consists of phospholipids rich in fatty acid Omega-3’s and Choline, and they play a vital role in our cellular function, nerve signalling and cognitive function. Krill oil is naturally rich in vital and brain-supporting nutrients like phospholipids (PC, LPC), Omega-3 EPA & DHA and Choline, therefore nourishing the brain with key nutrients in the exact same form naturally found in the brain, which is a great way to support brain health and function.

• Emerging evidence indicates that phospholipids contribute to a variety of cognitive processes3.

According to Nils Hoem, Chief Scientist at Aker Bio Marine in Norway, the largest supplier of krill oil globally, “Cognitive health is all about making the brain perform at its best even as you age. Krill Oil is a natural source of Choline and Omega-3 DHA, which has been proven to contribute to brain function as well as supporting our other organs too.”

Cleanmarine Krill Oil with its concentrated formula can help provide your brain with the key nutrients it requires to maintain your brain health naturally as well as supporting your heart, vision and immunity too*.

Each capsule of Cleanmarine Krill Oil, the highly absorbable form of Omega 3†, contains 590mg of concentrated, high strength Omega 3 with Phospholipids now with even higher levels of EPA, DHA, with naturally occurring Choline and Astaxanthin, plus 10μg of vitamin D3, 200% of your RDI.

*EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA. DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

1. Ken D. Stark, Mary E. Van Elswyk, M. Roberta Higgins, Charli A. Weatherford, Norman Salem. Global survey of the omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid in the blood stream of healthy adults, Progress in Lipid Research (Vol 63), 2016, Pages 132-152, ISSN 0163-7827, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plipres.2016.05.001

2. Sala-Vila A, Satizabal CL, Tintle N, Melo van Lent D, Vasan RS, Beiser AS, Seshadri S, Harris WS. Red Blood Cell DHA Is Inversely Associated with Risk of Incident Alzheimer's Disease and All-Cause Dementia: Framingham Offspring Study. Nutrients. 2022 Jun 9;14(12):2408. doi: 10.3390/nu14122408. PMID: 35745137; PMCID: PMC9228504.

3. Schverer M, O'Mahony SM, O'Riordan KJ, Donoso F, Roy BL, Stanton C, Dinan TG, Schellekens H, Cryan JF. Dietary phospholipids: Role in cognitive processes across the lifespan. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2020 Apr;111:183-193. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.01.012. Epub 2020 Jan 13. PMID: 31945391.

† Ramprasath et al. Lipids in Health and Disease 2013, 12:178 http://www.lipidworld.com/content/12/1/178