Supplements are much better at prevention of disease completely. This awakening has led many people back to natural substances to help them with their health care. It has also ushered in new research into all manner of supplements, including krill oil.

One research study tested whether or not krill oil could reduce Arthritis symptoms. The results can be seen here:

Deutsch L; Evaluation of the Effect of Neptune Krill Oil on Chronic Inflammation and Arthritic Symptoms; Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 26, No. 1, 39-48 (2007 Apr).

The research study was conducted in 2004 and included 90 test subjects. The study tested the effects of taking krill oil would have on inflammation and pain. The test period would be thirty days.

It was a double blind study where half were given a placebo and half were given krill oil. Blood was drawn at 7, 14, and 30 days. The participants were also asked to take the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis index test. The test was issued to help validate the blood tests. The subjects getting Krill oil were taking 300 mg a day.

This thirty day research study showed that taking krill oil significantly alleviated arthritic pain and inflammation. Research studies like this one continue today. The health benefits of taking krill oil are so great that it has made it one of the most highly studies supplements ever.