Metastudie av omega-3 fra krill i hester

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It is debated whether the modern horse achieve their dietary need for omega-3. Outdoor grazing horses will receive dietary plant-based omega-3 ALA. However, hardworking horses usually have limited access to fresh forage and often fed large amounts of cereal based feed rich in omega-6, causing a skewed metabolic omega-6:omega-3 fatty acid ratio. Inflammatory conditions is prominent in today’s horses and the omega-3 fatty acids EPA/DHA are well known for its anti-inflammatory effect. Nutritionally modulating the fatty acid composition to a more anti-inflammatory immune state can be of great importance. ALA is not efficient to significantly increase the cellular amount of positively immune modulating EPA and DHA. Krill is a novel ingredient with a unique and efficient molecular delivery form of fatty acids, more effective in combating inflammation and cell damage. Compiling current scientific evidence on this topic will provide a complete and trustworthy overview of today`s knowledge.