title: Krill oil for cardiovascular risk prevention: is it for real?
abstract: Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in cardiovascular health. Although it is suggested that individuals obtain these nutrients through diet, many prefer to rely on supplements. Fish oil supplements are widely used, yet large capsule sizes and tolerability make them less than ideal. Recently, krill oil has emerged as a potential alternative for omega-3 supplementation. This article will discuss what is known about krill oil and its potential use in cardiovascular risk prevention.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice , and Assistant Director, Atherosclerosis and LDL Apheresis Center, University of Kansas Medical Center , Mailstop 4047, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160.
authors.forename: James M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Backes
authors.affiliation: Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center , Mailstop 4047, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160 ; phone: 913-588-5391 ; fax: 913-588-2355 ; e-mail: phoward@kumc.edu.
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Howard