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free skin care · Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:36 am

Those who take Krill oil, how much do you take and what benefits have you seen? I have been thinking of taking this to help my acne prone skin.

free skin care · Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:00 am

Septembergirl.....thank you for the info. I'm looking forward to adding the Biosil to my already growing list of supplements.

free skin care · Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:34 am

GirlieGirl wrote:

Those who take Krill oil, how much do you take and what benefits have you seen? I have been thinking of taking this to help my acne prone skin.

I take 2000 mg krill oil a day. That is the recommended dosage on the box. A representative from the krill oil manufacturer told me that although this is their recommendation, there is no problem taking double dose if one has special health issues to solve, like joint pain and rheumatism. I am reluctant to relate my improvements to one single supplement since I swallow quite a few capsules every day, but krill oil is a good choice as it's high in omega 3 and the antioxidant astaxanthin.

free skin care · Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:21 am

Septembergirl , y u dun try Co-Q10 which is rave in the market. I see u take Krill oil instead.

Also why u eat the vitamins individually rather than a pc of Multi-vitamin??

At the moment, I just take vitamin C, 500mg daily. I want to add something for skin improvement and anti-aging, do you have any suggestion for me. Thanks!!!

free skin care · Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:45 pm

Krill is a powerhouse Omega 3 and yes it has the added benefit of the antioxidant astaxanthin It is supposed to help so many things. It's one supplement I would not give up.
That and MSM and Vitamin C

I'm looking at a multiple to cover other areas - It has gotten to be crazy with the amount of supplements I take.

Sis

Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:18 pm

I take Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron & Fish Oil. I have been for about 2 months straight and noticed a difference that my hair is healthy, my skin is clearer and nails are stronger & grow!

free skin care · Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:54 pm

Where do you girls buy the Krill oil?

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:28 am

evenet wrote:

Septembergirl , y u dun try Co-Q10 which is rave in the market. I see u take Krill oil instead.

Also why u eat the vitamins individually rather than a pc of Multi-vitamin??

At the moment, I just take vitamin C, 500mg daily. I want to add something for skin improvement and anti-aging, do you have any suggestion for me. Thanks!!!

Dear evenet.
You have got an inquiring mind. Laughing

You told me that my list of supplements is very long. If I added CO-Q10 it would be even longer. I have to set a limit somewhere.

I would like to buy a good multivitamin with vitamin Bs, C and D, but most of them contain vitamin A, which I don't want.

If I were to choose two supplements for skin and health, it would be a green drink (barley grass, wheat grass etc) on an empty stomach every morning and omega 3 (krill oil or fish oil). Biosil is also very good for the skin. No matter how many supplements you take, what you eat matters the most. Lots of vegetables and a low sugar intake will show on your skin.

Smile

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:41 am

haha....yes, I inquire all the time and you are expert in the beauty field!!! Laughing

I plan to buy MSM too since lots sisters praise the effect here!!!

Really need to start a beauty diary which record all the tips! Another thing I am trying is - tamanu oil for my acne mark and pock . Will report after trying longer time.

And about the Jubushe eye cream. I do think that it worths a try. Cheap and my under eye wrinkle diminish a bit- but not yet totally. But I do think it can help me to minimise more soon (just use for one month from now!)

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:44 am

m1rox wrote:

Where do you girls buy the Krill oil?

Hi, m1rox.
Iherb sells a wide range of various brands of NKO krill oil. NKO is Neptune Krill Oil, which ensures you get a high quality oil.

All the brands of krill oil in this link is NKO:

http://www.iherb.com/ProductsList.aspx?c=1&cid=1572&p=1

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:02 am

Thanks for the useful link. I went to wikipedia and read that neptune krill oil may have higher levels of toxins than purified fish oils because it's unrefined. Is there any cause for concern with that?

Regarding the Vitamin A in multivitamin supplements, I agree with that. I've been hunting high and low for one with lower Vit. A. Perhaps the GNC Women's Ultra Mega for over 50s? I also don't want the high iron that is in a lot of women's multivitamins.

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:42 am

m1rox wrote:

Thanks for the useful link. I went to wikipedia and read that neptune krill oil may have higher levels of toxins than purified fish oils because it's unrefined. Is there any cause for concern with that?

I would definitely say the opposite is true. Krill are tiny, red-coloured shrimp like organisms that feed on algae and are on the bottom of the food chain, hence they are free of toxins commonly found in fish. The safety aspect is one of the reasons why I prefer krill oil to fish oil.

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:09 am

Septembergirl wrote:

GirlieGirl wrote:

Those who take Krill oil, how much do you take and what benefits have you seen? I have been thinking of taking this to help my acne prone skin.

I take 2000 mg krill oil a day. That is the recommended dosage on the box. A representative from the krill oil manufacturer told me that although this is their recommendation, there is no problem taking double dose if one has special health issues to solve, like joint pain and rheumatism. I am reluctant to relate my improvements to one single supplement since I swallow quite a few capsules every day, but krill oil is a good choice as it's high in omega 3 and the antioxidant astaxanthin.

I have to correct myself. I currently take 2000 mg a day of a product that is a blend of krill and fish oil.

I checked the dosage recommendation on 100 % pure NKO krill oil from Nature's way and NOW. They recommend 1000 mg a day, and you might double the dose for intensive use. Follow the directions on the package!

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 am

I started taking Krill oil for heart health--I have high cholesterol--but have found it's eliminated some joint pain. Haven't noticed any skincare miracles, but figure, it can't hurt!

Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:28 pm

- Multivitamin, Centrum Silver (read on Men's Health its better than the one specifically for Men or Women)
- Vitamin C
- Omega 3
- Zinc
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- B5
- DMAE

Most of them are great for clearing up your skin.

Is Krill oil better than the Omega 3 I'm taking?

free skin care · Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:16 pm

Septembergirl wrote:

I would definitely say the opposite is true. Krill are tiny, red-coloured shrimp like organisms that feed on algae and are on the bottom of the food chain, hence they are free of toxins commonly found in fish. The safety aspect is one of the reasons why I prefer krill oil to fish oil.

Thanks I feel reassured now.

I just ordered fromwww.iherb.com. They are having 99 cents shipping anywhere in the world until end of August for consignments less than 1kg in weight and USD80 or less in value. Since I'm international, that's a great deal!

free skin care · Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:47 am

sister sweets wrote:

ascorbyl palmitate is absorbed differently than a standard water-soluble vitamin C - It is fat soluble and is not excreted as readily. It can be stored in cell membranes until it is required by the body.
The absorption of water soluble vitamin C is quite quick, its penetration in cells is limited. This makes the ascorbyl palmitate a desirable addition to me as it's effects are available for a longer time.

Is there evidence that the fat soluble form of Vit. C can be absorbed? In Wikipedia, there is a suggestion that ascorbyl palmitate would be broken down in the intestine before it is absorbed but they omitted the citation.

free skin care · Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:07 am

Eric210 wrote:

Is Krill oil better than the Omega 3 I'm taking?

Hi, Eric.
I guess the answer to that question depends on whom you ask. The most important is to actually take an Omega 3 product. Krill oil has gained popularity lately because you get the extra benefits of astaxanthin, the red carotenoid that gives shrimps, salmon, krill etc their pink/red colour. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants, known to fight free radicals and function as an internal sun protection. Krill does not concentrate mercury the same way that fish do, and it's also claimed that krill oil is more bio-available than fish oil.

Most of the information about fish oil and krill oil on the Internet is provided by manufacturers, but I found this article with some useful information. There are references in the article to two independent studies showing the positive effects of krill oil on chronic inflammation and arthritis and regulation of blood lipids.

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/17/20232/krill-oil/2

free skin care · Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:33 am

If you want the details of the comparison between Krill oil and Fish oil in lowering cholesterol, please refer to this link:
http://www.rejuvenation-science.com/n_nko_lipids.html

The most relevant conclusion for us is that 1.5g per day of krill oil is more effective than 3.0g of fish oil for lowering the levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol). In fact, if you look at the group taking 3g per day of fish oil (which is a big dose), there is in fact, little change in the cholesterol levels (less than 5%) compared to those taking 1 to 1.5g krill oil per day where there was 25% reduction in "bad" cholesterol and 43% elevation in "good" cholesterol levels. Although the number of patients in each group is small (30), but this is a big difference in choleterol effect even with small numbers for comparison.

free skin care · Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:12 pm

if i am allergic to seafood, can i take the fish oil/krill? i also want to know MSM stand for? thanks~
septembergirl, why you don't want vitamin A supplement?

free skin care · Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:24 pm

If you are allergic to shellfish (e.g. prawns, crabs, etc), you can't take krill oil. It is a type of shellfish.

If you are not allergic to fish, then you may be able to take fish oil.

If you are allergic to all seafood, then you can't take krill oil or fish oil. You have to look to other sources of omega-3, e.g. flaxseed oil.

free skin care · Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:44 pm

thanks for your information~ Razz

free skin care · Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:55 pm

Multi Vitamin for women
Apex Fat Burn 1
Omega 3
CoQ10
Alpha Lipoic Acid

But with what I see in the above posts, I think i will also start taking MSM

free skin care · Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:07 am

masaholly wrote:

septembergirl, why you don't want vitamin A supplement?

Hi, masaholly.
Since vitamin A is fat soluble, dangerous levels can build up in our body if we take too much over time. There has also been some research suggesting that levels of vitamin A that previously were regarded as safe, may weaken women's bones and increase the risk of fractures.

Most people who eat a healthy diet will get sufficient vitamin A. A deficiency is very rare. You get vitamin A through green and yellow vegetables, yellow fruit and animal sources like whole eggs, butter, cheese and milk. I take a "green drink" with barley grass powder every day that's rich in beta carotene. Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A in our body as needed, and will not cause toxicity or bone loss/fractures.

Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:37 am

Hello everyone,

I am a big believer in vitamins and supplements even tho I eat a healthy diet 90% of the time.

Have had issues with bad skin all my life in spite of the fact that I take better care of my
skin than most women I know.

Has anyone heard of Life Extension? I buy most of my supplements from them because of good quality.

I space intake of my vitamins and supplements through out the day because I take so many.

Vit C
Vit E
Vit B complex
Vit D3 (5000 iu)
MSM (2000 mg)
Bone Restore (Life Extension)
Resveratrol (Life Extension)
Super Zeaxanthin ( Life Ext) for eye health
Super Alpha-Lipoic Acid with Biotin(2500mcg)
(LE))
Arginine/Ornithine Complex(LE)
Gyycine (LE)
Ashwagandha EXtract (LE)
Acetyl-Lcarnitine Arginate(LE)
AG Pro amino acids
Royal Jelly (500 mg)

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