In a recent blog post “Healthy Fats That Help You Burn Fat“, Jayson Hunter and I discussed the fat burning and fat blocking properties of Krill oil. We also mentioned that there are almost unlimited health benefits of consuming a Krill oil supplement. Two major health benefits of Krill oil are for heart health and relieving arthritic pain.

When it comes to reducing the risk of heart attacks the typical focus of our medical society is to prescribe you a drug to reduce your cholesterol levels. In my opinion these drugs are over prescribed, but that’s for another debate. The fact is that only a very small percentage of heart attacks are a result of high cholesterol.

I still recommend that you get your cholesterol checked, but at the same time you should have your doctor test your C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. This is a major indicator if you are at risk of a heart attack. If your heart is under stress you will have more CRP released into your blood stream and raise it’s levels.

When there is plaque build up within the walls of the heart, inflammation will occur. When the build up reaches the critical level it will and open up the wall of the heart. To protect itself your body will form a clot to try to fill the hole and it’s this blood clot that can lead to a heart attack.

Krill Oil For Heart Health

There has been a significant amount of research that has shown a remarkable decrease in CRP levels in as little as a week after consuming 300 mg of Krill oil each day. Even better news is that the CRP levels continued to decrease after 30 days of consuming Krill oil.

The decrease is a result of the anti-inflammatory properties of Krill oil. The most important factor is that Krill oil is a safe, natural, and effective alternative to many of the prescribed drugs on the market which usually have some side effects along with them.

Krill Oil To Relieve Arthritic Pain

Because of the anti-inflammatory properties of Krill oil, it also makes it a great supplement to reduce arthritic pain which is caused by inflammation in the joints. The most common form of relieving arthritic pain is to take an over the counter anti-inflammatory drug. Some studies are now showing that prolonged use of these drugs may increase your risks of cardiovascular disease.

Once again, a safe and natural alternative is Krill oil. In addition to reducing arthritic pain, Krill oil also relieves stiffness and functional impairment of the joints.

I have attached one of the studies that shows the positive effects of Krill oil on CRP levels and alleviating symptoms caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. You can download the pdf report below or simply click on this link Krill Oil anti-inflammatory supplement

I personally consume Krill oil in a capsule form every morning with my breakfast. I use the EFA-Icon supplement from Prograde. You can learn more about the Krill oil supplement that I use by visiting…

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I also consume the multi-vitamins, workout drinks, and meal replacement bars that Prograde offers. If you are interested in browsing through the Prograde supplements product line after you read through the information on Krill oil, you can do so by visiting…

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I just want to ensure you that the benefits of Krill oil extend far beyond fat burning, fat blocking, heart health, and joint health. Seriously, it may seem like a bold statement, but Krill oil is starting to become known as a miracle supplement that has almost unlimited health benefits.

Consider making Krill Oil a positive addition to your nutrition plan. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback on the use of Krill oil please feel free to share them in the comment box below. I’d love to hear from you.

To achieving your limitless potential,

Scott Tousignant

Hey there everyone. There seems to be so much confusion regarding the consumption of eggs and cholesterol in the body. My husband, Scott and I just LOVE to eat eggs. I have at least one or two whole eggs a day. Scott has much more than that! So are we jeopardizing our health over our love of eggs!?

I’ve done some research on my own and this is what I’ve found:

What is Cholesterol Anyway??

Cholesterol is a complex fatty substance found in every living cell. We cannot live without it. It provides the building blocks from which the body makes its own supply of sex and adrenal hormones. Cholesterol can also be converted to vitamin D in our body and used for the calcification of bones and teeth.

Our body is capable of making its own supply of cholesterol. In fact, most of the cholesterol found in our body is made there; only part of it comes from the food we eat. The liver and intestines are the primary sites where it is manufactured. Overproduction of cholesterol may be the most important factor contributing to arteriosclerosis, a form of hardening of the arteries.

Numerous dietary studies have been undertaken to determine the effect of cholesterol intake on the level in the body:

Basically, the studies reveal that dietary intake of eggs did not increase serum cholesterol levels in any of the research participants, except for those that were already obese and bedridden.

A cardiologist in New York concludes that: “95 percent of all heart trouble is associated with high serum triglycerides and attributes this to the staggering increase in sugar consumption–up from 7 pounds per person in 1840 to over 100 pounds today.” He has also been able to “lower the serum cholesterol markedly in 63 percent of his patients with a diet high in meat, milk, and eggs.”

Other research performed at Kansas State University concluded that “Even though a good amount of cholesterol is consumed when an egg is eaten, much of the cholesterol becomes ‘unavailable for absorption’ in the presence of the phospholipid (lecithin), Koo said.”

“This may be a reason why so many studies found no association between egg intake and blood cholesterol,” he said. The phospholipid, or lecithin, found in egg markedly inhibits the cholesterol absorption. The inhibition is not 100 percent, he said. Some cholesterol is absorbed but the amount is significantly reduced in the presence of this phospholipid.

Koo says people with normal cholesterol levels and no family history of cardiovascular disease should not worry about eating one to two eggs a day. There’s more overall nutritional benefit than harm to be gained from eating “nutrient-dense” eggs — in moderation, he said.

So there you have it! If you have no history of heart disease and your cholesterol levels are in the normal range, you should be able to enjoy a couple of eggs/day, if you choose to. They are packed with a ton of nutrition and are a great boost to start your day!

Here’s a video of one way that Scott prepares whole eggs. We usually prepare them different every time and add whatever veggies we may have around.

Have an EGG-CELLENT weekend!

Cheers to health,

Angie Tousignant

Angie is a busy Work-at-Home-Mom operating a home daycare as well as adding value to the Fat Loss Quickie home office fitness program and blog. Angie is an ISSA-Certified Personal Trainer promoting a balanced healthy lifestyle.