Superba Krill supports muscle functioning and strength, promotes a healthy recovery rate and helps prepare your body for optimal sports performance—plus new data from the International Society of Sports Nutrition validates the importance of omega-3 intake for athletes.
Omega-3 fatty acids are highly beneficial for athletes due to their anti-inflammatory properties and role in overall health. And according to a newly released position statement from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) athletes may benefit significantly from increased omega-3 fatty acid intake, highlighting potential advantages like improved endurance capacity, reduced muscle soreness, and positive impacts on cardiovascular health and immune function.
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An impressive new study published in Nature Aging shows that omega-3 and vitamin D supplementation can slow biological aging—especially when combined with exercise. The study found that over a three-year period, participants taking omega-3 and vitamin D, along with regular exercise, slowed their biological aging by three to four months.
Supplementing with Superba Krill has been shown time and time again to efficiently increase omega-3 levels in the body.
Enhancing recovery, immunity, muscle and joint health with omega-3 and choline phospholipids
Superba Krill provides key benefits for athletes, thanks to its omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, and choline content.
Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for supporting muscle mass and joint health, which are vital for athletes engaging in rigorous training. Additionally, they improve immune function, reduce inflammation, and help manage oxidative stress caused by intense exercise.
On the other hand, choline enhances endurance and recovery by boosting acetylcholine production, essential for muscle contractions, a significant advantage for endurance athletes at risk of choline depletion.
Research shows that Superba Krill can increase the Omega-3 Index, elevate blood choline levels, support antioxidant levels, increase muscle strength, and reduce joint pain contributing to faster recovery, improved muscle strength, and better overall performance.
Choline and phosphatidylcholine: Essential nutrients for cellular health and athletic endurance
Intense exercise places significant strain on cellular functions, increasing free radical production and inflammation. Phosphatidylcholine, a choline-rich compound, may benefit endurance athletes by replenishing depleted choline levels. Without supplementation, marathon runners and cyclists can experience up to a 40% drop in blood choline levels. This decline can trigger the breakdown of phosphatidylcholine, compromising cell membrane integrity and stress resistance, while reduced levels of acetylcholine may contribute to muscle fatigue.
In a study involving 47 triathletes competing in the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon and Oslo Triathlon, participants who supplemented with Superba Krill maintained significantly higher choline levels compared to the placebo group, both before and after the race. Additionally, Superba Krill supplementation led to a greater post-race recovery of choline levels, helping athletes restore their pre-race baseline more effectively. These findings suggest that Superba Krill supplementation can help enhance performance and accelerate recovery in high-intensity events.
Omega-3 Index: A Crucial Factor in Immune Function and Exercise Recovery
Intense exercise can temporarily weaken the immune system by reducing key molecules that help regulate immune cell activity.
A study examining the impact of Superba Krill on immune function following a simulated cycling time trial, showed that the participants who consumed Superba Krill saw a significant increase in the Omega-3 Index in the Superba Krill group. At the end of supplementation, participants underwent a maximal exercise test, cycling at increasing intensity until exhaustion. Findings revealed that Superba Krill significantly boosted the regulation of immune responses and enhanced cell activity during post-exercise recovery.
Another 12-week study on power-training athletes found that taking krill oil daily significantly increased the Omega-3 Index, elevated choline levels, and better-preserved antioxidant capacity during recovery compared to placebo.
Omega-3 fatty acids: crucial for supporting muscle mass and joint health
Krill oil is further recognized for its benefits in sports and fitness due to its ability to enhance muscle function and joint health. Krill oil offers proven benefits beyond just supporting elite athletes. It helps reduce symptoms of joint pain, discomfort, and inflammation, promoting joint health for those leading active lifestyles and extending mobility well into later years. Additionally, choline in krill oil supports muscle function, which is crucial for protecting and maintaining joint health. For those experiencing joint pain, krill oil can also boost the Omega-3 Index, an important marker of overall health.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 102 healthy men and women aged 65 and older examined the effects of krill oil on the size and function of the knee extensor muscle to address sarcopenia. Over six months, participants who received krill oil saw significant improvements in grip strength, knee extensor muscle strength, and thigh muscle thickness.
A 2022 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explored the effects of krill oil on adults aged 40 to 65 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis and knee pain. The results revealed that Superba Boost® Krill oil significantly improved knee pain, stiffness, and physical function in participants with osteoarthritis. Those with the highest initial levels of inflammation experienced the greatest improvements in knee pain.
Aker BioMarine partners with the Norwegian Board Association with focus on health and sports
As an effort to continue supporting the sports community, Aker BioMarine has recently partnered with Norwegian Board Association, a joint federation comprised of the three original board sports: snowboarding, skating and surfing.
“This partnership is a perfect fit for us,” said Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine. “Board sports embody the active, sustainable lifestyles we champion. This sponsorship goes beyond visibility; it’s about building meaningful connections with communities that value health, performance, and inclusivity.”
The athletes are preparing for optimal performance with Superba Krill to sharpen their minds and strengthen their bodies, ensuring they’re always competition-ready.
Superba Krill for the win
For years, Aker BioMarine has invested in science to uncover the many benefits of Superba Krill and active nutrition and there is no question that these ingredient helps athletes, all kinds, optimize their performance and overall health.
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