Krill oil improved knee pain, stiffness, and physical function in people with osteoarthritis, helping participants move more comfortably during daily activities like walking and climbing stairs.
According to Dr. Mercola, krill oil is 48 times more potent than fish oil, benefiting gene expression and metabolism, lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and improving mitochondrial function. It contains 90% phosphatidylcholine, which is more bioavailable. Choline is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, essential for synapse and brain health, and trimethylglycine protects the liver. In fish oil, omega-3s are bound to triglycerides, which must be broken down in the intestine into DHA and EPA. Krill oil, on the other hand, is in phospholipid form, making it water-soluble enough to be transported directly into the bloodstream and absorbed 10-15 times more effectively. Krill oil resists oxidation because it contains astaxanthin, which has over 300 times the antioxidant power of vitamin D, over 47 times the antioxidant power of lutein, and over 34 times the antioxidant power of coenzyme Q10.
Krill oil offers additional benefits compared to fish oil, especially for people with metabolic dysregulation associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can increase the risk of several major diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, cancer, arthritis, and COVID-19. Statins are linked to a higher risk of death from COVID-19, developing type 2 diabetes, dementia, cancer, cataracts, and tripling the risk of coronary and aortic artery calcification. The article links are in English.
(Links to articles are in English.) A pilot study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a 3-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of krill oil supplementation (4 g/day: 1288 mg EPA + DHA, 0.45 mg astaxanthin, 320 mg choline) versus placebo (mixed vegetable oils) in 40 community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Primary outcomes included feasibility (recruitment, retention, and adherence) and acceptability (participant satisfaction). Secondary outcomes included changes in omega-3 index, omega-6/omega-3 ratio, and inflammation (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein), as well as exploratory changes in pain intensity, functional impairment, and physical function.
Krill oil is a promising functional food with a safe profile for pain and physical function. The findings suggest possible mechanisms related to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, supporting its role in nutraceutical interventions for knee osteoarthritis.
The article has advised mild stretching to improve the knee joints along with the Krill Oil. Maybe Just Me, but I have found just recently adding a new stretch has strengthened stubborn old knee injuries. Strengthened and stabilized so as to - slowly - increase my ability to get up and go!
Using a wall to lean into, move the feet out in front and lower down to "sit in an invisible chair" has helped move the knees back into alignment, strengthen the support muscles and stretch out the tendons so movement of the knees have a larger range of movement. Little transgressions, stumbles don't set things back like they formally have been.
This seems to activate areas missed by my old standby's. Very old serious injuries kept at bay until life interefered the ability to keep up with what had been working for so long. Those things are still good, but this addition is making welcomed improvements.
As always, if this sounds like it could help, One Size Does Not Fit All so listen to what your knees tell you if or how hard you should pursue.
Another post today had more news in it--the packaging used for supplements matters. Various poisons leach into contents, and oxygen spoils many products as you open and reopen the bottle. Definitely read that article.
I do have a question about it, however. Dr. Mercola is experimenting and using aluminum foil. Reduced aluminum such as cans and pouches does not exist in nature. It is somewhat toxic. In nature, aluminum is heavily bound with other atoms as clay, which we evolved with. Is Dr. Mercola measuring the aluminum toxicity? I expect he is, and in any case, I applaud his efforts. Dr. Mercola is a great health pioneer hero once again.
Yes, Esther Aluminum toxicity depends on bioavailability and the route of exposure. Soluble salts (such as aluminum chloride or aluminum lactate) can be absorbed in small amounts orally, while inhalation of fine particles increases the body burden more significantly. Aluminum binds to plasma proteins, competes with magnesium and iron, disrupts calcium homeostasis, and can accumulate in the brain, bone, and lung tissue. At high concentrations, it is associated with oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, disruption of the blood-brain barrier, and changes in the expression of proteins related to neurodegeneration. Clinical toxicity is most evident in cases of renal insufficiency, occupational exposure, and prolonged use of aluminum-containing antacids.
According to Dr. Mercola, krill oil is 48 times more potent than fish oil, benefiting gene expression and metabolism, lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and improving mitochondrial function. It contains 90% phosphatidylcholine, which is more bioavailable. Choline is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, essential for synapse and brain health, and trimethylglycine protects the liver. In fish oil, omega-3s are bound to triglycerides, which must be broken down in the intestine into DHA and EPA. Krill oil, on the other hand, is in phospholipid form, making it water-soluble enough to be transported directly into the bloodstream and absorbed 10-15 times more effectively. Krill oil resists oxidation because it contains astaxanthin, which has over 300 times the antioxidant power of vitamin D, over 47 times the antioxidant power of lutein, and over 34 times the antioxidant power of coenzyme Q10.
Krill oil offers additional benefits compared to fish oil, especially for people with metabolic dysregulation associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can increase the risk of several major diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, cancer, arthritis, and COVID-19. Statins are linked to a higher risk of death from COVID-19, developing type 2 diabetes, dementia, cancer, cataracts, and tripling the risk of coronary and aortic artery calcification. The article links are in English.
(Links to articles are in English.) A pilot study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a 3-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of krill oil supplementation (4 g/day: 1288 mg EPA + DHA, 0.45 mg astaxanthin, 320 mg choline) versus placebo (mixed vegetable oils) in 40 community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Primary outcomes included feasibility (recruitment, retention, and adherence) and acceptability (participant satisfaction). Secondary outcomes included changes in omega-3 index, omega-6/omega-3 ratio, and inflammation (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein), as well as exploratory changes in pain intensity, functional impairment, and physical function.
Krill oil is a promising functional food with a safe profile for pain and physical function. The findings suggest possible mechanisms related to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, supporting its role in nutraceutical interventions for knee osteoarthritis.
https://search.mercola.com/results.aspx?q=Krill%20oil
https://www.ovid.com/jnls/md-journal/fulltext/10.1097/md.0000000000041566~krill-oil-for-knee-osteoarthritis-a-meta-analysis-of?context=latestarticles (2025)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916526001553 (2026)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13286246/ (2026)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1279770725002726 (2026)
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/6/e119951.abstract (2026)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10787-026-02234-1 (2026)
LARGE NEW STUDY VALIDATES KRILL OIL’S HEART HEALTH BENEFITS
https://www.nutraingredients.com/News/Promotional-Features/Large-new-study-validates-krill-oil-s-heart-health-benefits (2023)
9 SCIENCE-BACKED HEALTH BENEFITS OF KRILL OIL
https://www.medicinenet.com/9_science-backed_health_benefits_of_krill_oil/article.htm (2026)
The article has advised mild stretching to improve the knee joints along with the Krill Oil. Maybe Just Me, but I have found just recently adding a new stretch has strengthened stubborn old knee injuries. Strengthened and stabilized so as to - slowly - increase my ability to get up and go!
Using a wall to lean into, move the feet out in front and lower down to "sit in an invisible chair" has helped move the knees back into alignment, strengthen the support muscles and stretch out the tendons so movement of the knees have a larger range of movement. Little transgressions, stumbles don't set things back like they formally have been.
This seems to activate areas missed by my old standby's. Very old serious injuries kept at bay until life interefered the ability to keep up with what had been working for so long. Those things are still good, but this addition is making welcomed improvements.
As always, if this sounds like it could help, One Size Does Not Fit All so listen to what your knees tell you if or how hard you should pursue.
Good medicine, JUST, some interesting links for leg stretchesn
• Mayo Clinic – guía básica de estiramientos: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/stretching/art-20546848
• Tuasaude – leg stretches con fotos e instrucciones paso a paso: https://www.tuasaude.com/en/leg-stretches
• Gymshark – 7 hamstring stretches: https://www.gymshark.com/blog/article/best-hamstring-stretches
• GOWOD – 5 stretches for tight legs: https://www.gowod.app/blog/the-5-best-stretches-to-help-with-tight-legs
• STRETCHMED – 10 essential stretches for tight leg muscles: https://stretchmedstudios.com/stretches-for-tight-leg-muscles/
Thank you Professor, as always, shining a light!!!!!
Another post today had more news in it--the packaging used for supplements matters. Various poisons leach into contents, and oxygen spoils many products as you open and reopen the bottle. Definitely read that article.
I do have a question about it, however. Dr. Mercola is experimenting and using aluminum foil. Reduced aluminum such as cans and pouches does not exist in nature. It is somewhat toxic. In nature, aluminum is heavily bound with other atoms as clay, which we evolved with. Is Dr. Mercola measuring the aluminum toxicity? I expect he is, and in any case, I applaud his efforts. Dr. Mercola is a great health pioneer hero once again.
Yes, Esther Aluminum toxicity depends on bioavailability and the route of exposure. Soluble salts (such as aluminum chloride or aluminum lactate) can be absorbed in small amounts orally, while inhalation of fine particles increases the body burden more significantly. Aluminum binds to plasma proteins, competes with magnesium and iron, disrupts calcium homeostasis, and can accumulate in the brain, bone, and lung tissue. At high concentrations, it is associated with oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, disruption of the blood-brain barrier, and changes in the expression of proteins related to neurodegeneration. Clinical toxicity is most evident in cases of renal insufficiency, occupational exposure, and prolonged use of aluminum-containing antacids.
I don't care how good it is I won't buy it or even take it if it were free. STOP KRILLING THE OCEAN. 😖