Alora Naturals - Superba Krill Oil 120sg- 500 mg - 120 Capsules - NPN: 80030786 -- Superba krill oil (NKO) is a dietary supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids that comes from a small crustacean that is similar to shrimp, a species of krill called Euphausia superba. These krill are harvested from Antarctic fishing zones and North Pacific oceans. Krill are the primary source of food for whales krill is a Norwegian word that means whale food. Even though their small size puts them at the bottom of the food chain, there is an estimated 500 million tons of krill in the ocean. This means that quality krill oil is plentiful. Neptune Technologies, the company which holds the patent on krill oil extraction, has reported that 110, 000 tons of krill are harvested yearly. Alora Naturals Superba Krill Oil carries a high proportion of EPA & DHA in the form of phospholipids. Studies have shown that krill oil is tremendously effective in reducing LDL cholesterol, raising HDL cholesterol and lowering blood sugar. Neptune Krill Oil also been shown to be effective in treating the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis and aches and pain in general. Better absorption than Fish Oil High proportion in the form of phospholipids of EPA and DHA than Fish Oil Improves cardiovascular health Aids in digestion Effective in treating pain and inflammation in joints Improves cognitive function like m Better absorption than Fish Oil High proportion in the form of phospholipids of EPA and DHA than Fish Oil Improves cardiovascular health Aids in digestion Effective in treating pain and inflammation in joints Improves cognitive function like m