Calanus Oil
OTHER NAME(S): Aceite de Calanus, Calanus finmarchicus oil, Huile de Calanus, Marine zooplankton oil, Aceite de calanus, Huile de calanus
Overview
Calanus oil is a red-colored oil that comes from a type of plankton in the North Seas.
Some people take calanus oil for reducing weight, lowering blood pressure and for heart disease.
Calanus oil contains omega-3 fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It also contains a red pigment called astaxanthin which gives the oil a red color. Research in animals shows that calanus oil might help prevent hardening of the arteries. It might also decrease the size of fat cells in animals. But it is not known if calanus oil has any beneficial effects when consumed by humans.
Calanus oil contains omega-3 fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It also contains a red pigment called astaxanthin which gives the oil a red color. Research in animals shows that calanus oil might help prevent hardening of the arteries. It might also decrease the size of fat cells in animals. But it is not known if calanus oil has any beneficial effects when consumed by humans.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Physical performance in elderly adults. Early research shows that taking calanus oil during exercise training does not improve physical performance in elderly females.
- Heart disease.
- High blood pressure.
- Weight loss.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of calanus oil for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Calanus oil is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth at doses of up to 2 grams daily for one year.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Calanus oil is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth at doses of up to 2 grams daily for one year.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calanus oil is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
The appropriate dose of calanus oil depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for calanus oil. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- Höper AC, Salma W, Khalid AM, et al. Oil from the marine zooplankton Calanus finmarchicus improves the cardiometabolic phenotype of diet-induced obese mice. Br J Nutr. 2013;110(12):2186-93.
- Höper AC1, Salma W, Sollie SJ, et al. Wax esters from the marine copepod Calanus finmarchicus reduce diet-induced obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders in mice. J Nutr. 2014;144(2):164-9.
- Eilertsen KE, Mæhre HK, Jensen IJ, et al. A wax ester and astaxanthin-rich extract from the marine copepod Calanus finmarchicus attenuates atherogenesis in female apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. J Nutr. 2012;142(3):508-12.
- Calanus AS. Application for the Approval of Calanus Oil as an Ingredient for Use in Food Supplements Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27th January 1997 Concerning Novel Foods and Novel Food Ingredients. Tromso, Norway. https://acnfp.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/mnt/drupal_data/sources/files/multimedia/pdfs/calunusoil.pdf. Updated November 10, 2011. [Accessed 8/1/2017]
- Cook CM, Larsen TS, Derrig LD, Kelly KM, Tande KS. Wax ester rich oil from the marine crustacean, Calanus finmarchicus, is a bioavailable source of EPA and DHA for human consumption. Lipids. 2016;51(10):1137-1144.
- Tande KS, Vo TD, Lynch BS. Clinical safety evaluation of marine oil derived from Calanus finmarchicus. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2016;80:25-31.
- Dadová K, Petr M, Steffl M, et al. Effect of calanus oil supplementation and 16 week exercise program on selected fitness parameters in older women. Nutrients. 2020 Feb 14;12(2):481.
- Cízková T, Stepán M, Dadová K, et al. Exercise training reduces inflammation of adipose tissue in the elderly: Cross-sectional and randomized interventional trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Dec 1;105(12):dgaa630.