Krill oil can play an important role in supporting heart health, according to a new study from a team of researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway. The findings of the investigation were published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease.

Numerous studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids provide significant support for heart health and that many individuals benefit from supplementation. Krill oil is beginning to become popular because it is believed to deliver omega-3s in a form that is more readily usable in the body. Furthermore, these supplements have high levels of an antioxidant known as astaxanthin, which may have strong heart health benefits.

In the present study, the researchers administered krill oil supplements to mice bred to experience cardiovascular complications. After a period of supplementation, the results showed that these animals had much higher levels of omega-3s in their heart tissue and experienced lower rates of health problems.

While the finding that omega-3s benefit heart health may be nothing new, the researchers stressed the importance of showing that krill oil is one of the most effective ways to build up omega-3 levels.