How Krill Preserves Muscle and Boosts Energy Levels

Krill oil helps preserve muscle and boost energy in elderly adults and people who are trying to lose weight.

A recent clinical trial conducted by the University of Glasgow, found that people taking 4 grams daily retained more muscle strength and size while fasting compared to those who took a placebo. In adults over 65, krill improved grip strength (a reliable biomarker of your biological age), thigh muscle thickness, and neuromuscular response - even without added exercise - after just six months of use.

Krill helps muscle cells burn fat more efficiently and increases levels of leucine, a key amino acid that signals your body to build new muscle tissue.

Krill also activated genes that help transport sugar into muscle cells for energy use, supporting both metabolic health and muscle performance from the inside out.

Krill oil is a marine-sourced oil extracted from tiny shrimp-like creatures living in the Antarctic, and are widely popular due to its omega-3 fats and astaxanthin content. EPA and DHA content reduces inflammation and even reduced systolic blood pressure in the trial. Inflammation accelerates muscle breakdown. Krill also contains choline, also found in egg yolks, which is vital for cell membrane integrity and muscle contraction. Choline supports skeletal muscle metabolism and helps your muscles communicate with your nervous system. It also supports the production of acetylcholine - a neurotransmitter essential for muscle control and coordination.

Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant which benefits your eyesight, and skeletal muscle metabolism. Taking krill increases oxidation of oleic acid, and also lowers LDL (known as the bad cholesterol) level. It switches on genes that help bring sugar into the cells and turn on energy, helping you process sugar more efficiently.

How to Maintain your Muscle Health and Energy?

1. Take krill daily.
2. Eliminate vegetable oils and ultra-processed foods from your diet.
3. Consider your protein and collagen intake, bone broth is incredible to increase collagen in the right form.
4. Eat healthy whole carbs in the form of white basmati rice, whole fruits and vegetables.
5. Stay active, exercise daily for at least 15 minutes.