Andy


About Andy

Hi, my name is Dr. Andy Williams and I am a biologist with a keen interest in diet and nutrition. This site was set up to help me explore the research, facts and fiction about Krill Oil. Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments, questions or suggestions.

The Saturated fat & Cholesterol Myth

Most people would agree that saturated fats are unhealthy and lead to heart disease, because that is what doctors and governments have told us for decades. So why are heart disease and other chronic illnesses reaching epidemic proportions? Have doctors got it wrong? Have we inadvertently been eating an unhealthy, dangerous diet all this time? Read on to find out.


Health Benefits of Fish Oil

Packed with omega-3, fish oil is a supplement that offers you many health benefits. This article looks at the those benefits to your health.


Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, over 500 times more potent than vitamin C. It gives some vegetables their red colouring, and krill oil that deep red colour.


Omega-3 deficiency

Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important to your health, and required by every cell in your body. This article discusses what happens when your body is deficient in Omega-3.


Fish Oil for Kids

Children are growing and need the very best nutrition for their young bodies. Should you give them fish oil? Let’s have a look…


Fish Oil for Cats

We all want our cats to be healthy, and fish is good for cats isn’t it? So what about fish oil? Should we be supplementing their diet?


Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratios for Health

Most of us need more omega-3 and less omega-6 (which is found in huge quantities in most vegetable oils). What is the ideal ratio, and what can you do to achieve a better balance in these fatty acids?