Effect of krill oil on plasma triglycerides in adults with borderline high or high triglyceride levels: a multicenter randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Berge K, Musa-Veloso K, Harwood M, Hoem N, Burri L
Published in Nutrition Research
Methodology
Twelve-week multicentre randomised double-blind placebo-controlled dose-ranging trial of krill oil (0.5-4 g daily) in adults with borderline high to high triglycerides
Key Findings
Krill oil significantly reduced plasma triglycerides relative to placebo without raising LDL cholesterol, with a dose-related trend.
Conclusions
Krill oil lowers elevated triglycerides at doses of 1-4 g daily.
Limitations
Surrogate endpoint; industry funding; modest effect size.
Supplements Studied
Krill oil significantly reduced plasma triglycerides relative to placebo without raising LDL cholesterol, with a dose-related trend.
Outcomes Measured
Krill oil significantly reduced plasma triglycerides relative to placebo without raising LDL cholesterol, with a dose-related trend.
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