A: Well as a Sea Captain I never had time to go to med school. Or pharmacy school. You really need to ask that to someone who did. Preferably someone who graduated, and passed whatever licensing exam you have to pass. And is currently employed as either a Doctor or Pharmacist. That would be my advice.
Category: Heart Health
Straight answers about krill oil, omega-3s, and your heart — cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and how krill oil fits alongside statins and blood-pressure medication. We cite the real research, including where it’s mixed, and we’ll tell you when a conversation with your doctor matters more than a supplement. No fear-marketing, no miracle claims — just what the evidence supports for cardiovascular health, in plain English from the people who make Captains Krill Oil.
Q: Can I take krill oil along with my other blood pressure medication?
A: Sorry, I’m a sea captain not a doctor. You’ll have to ask that question to yours.
Q: Can krill oil raise my HDL or “good” cholesterol?
A: It certainly can! A study that was published in the Alternative Medicine Review, found that krill oil worked to increase HDL “good” cholesterol levels by 4.2%.
Q: Will krill oil lower my blood pressure?
A: Krill oil has been clinically shown to support heart health. A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that a minimum dose of 500mg of EPA and DHA, the two omega-3′s found in krill oil, are effective markers in managing blood pressure.