Helps with Mood Regulation
Krill oil can alleviate symptoms of major depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. It may also potentially benefit borderline personality disorder, dyslexia, and motor learning difficulties. These fatty acids were also linked to improving ADHD symptoms. Krill phospholipids can significantly surpass the fish oil DHA/EPA triglycerides when it comes to helping with mood disorders.
Phospholipid molecules secure DHA and EPA to the cell membrane, where they perform their function. DHA is required for proper prenatal and postnatal brain development, whereas EPA highly impacts behavior and mood. These fatty acids may produce compounds that protect the nerve cells.
On the other hand, some research shows EPA and DHA are as effective as antidepressants in improving mood. EPA is believed to enhance mood by reducing inflammatory processes in the brain. DHA appears to have hormonal effects by increasing the amount of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which has a moderating impact on mood. DHA also increases dopamine and serotonin levels, which improve mood and help alleviate depression.
Additionally, in krill oil, astaxanthin is an antioxidant that has protective properties against oxidative stress. It is proven to be a more effective antioxidant than other dietary supplements such as carotene, ubiquinone, and vitamin E. The development of manic depression, clinical anxiety, schizophrenia, and autism may be traced back to oxidative stress.
