🐾 The importance of essential fatty acids in the nutrition of sporting dogs

…and why krill oil is an exceptional source!

Sporting and working dogs are true athletes. Their bodies are put to the test every day—endurance, strength, muscle recovery, joint health, stress resistance… To maintain this level of effort, their diet must go far beyond simple energy intake. Among the most essential nutrients for their health and performance are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

🧬 Fatty acids: essential nutrients for performance

Essential fatty acids (EFAs), such as omega-3 (EPA and DHA) and omega-6 (linoleic acid), play a key role in:

• 🦴 Joint protection and reducing inflammation.

• ❤️ Supporting the cardiovascular system.

• 🧠 Proper nervous and cognitive system function.

• 🐕 Coat and skin quality.

In athletic dogs, omega-3s are particularly important because they help to:

• reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines, responsible for muscle and joint pain after exercise;

• improve the fluidity of cell membranes, promoting better tissue oxygenation;

• accelerate muscle recovery and limit micro-lesions caused by intensive training.

📚 Veterinary studies (Fritsche & Cassity, Journal of Nutrition, 2003) show that dogs receiving a regular intake of EPA and DHA have less joint inflammation and faster recovery after physical exertion.

🌊 Why choose krill oil?

A natural, pure, and highly bioavailable source

Unlike many fish oils, krill oil contains its omega-3s in the form of phospholipids rather than triglycerides.

👉 This means that these fatty acids are much better assimilated by the dog's body - up to 2.5 times more bioavailable, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition (2019).

But the benefits of krill oil don't stop there:

• 🧡 It naturally contains astaxanthin, a powerful natural antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative stress, which is particularly high in sporting dogs.

• 🦐 It comes from a sustainable and pure source, free from heavy metals and other pollutants often found in some fish oils.

• 💪 It helps maintain joint mobility, strengthen the immune system, and promote faster recovery.

⚡ Neo-Nutrition Krill Oil: a concentrate of benefits for active dogs

L’huile de Krill Neo-Nutrition a été développée spécifiquement pour les chiens sportifs, actifs ou en période de récupération.

Its natural, pure, and highly absorbable formula helps:

• Reduce post-exercise inflammation and improve mobility.

• Support muscle regeneration and heart health.

• Maintain a shiny coat and healthy skin.

• Strengthen immune defenses.

Its richness in phospholipids, EPA, DHA and astaxanthin makes it one of the most complete supplements for optimizing the fitness and longevity of athletic dogs.

🔬 What the science says

• 🧩 One study (Sakamoto et al., Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2016) showed that dogs supplemented with krill oil experienced a significant decrease in joint inflammatory markers.

• 🫀 Another publication (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021) confirms that krill omega-3s improve cardiovascular function and reduce cellular fatigue after exercise.

• 🧠 Researchers also observed improved cognitive abilities and concentration in working dogs supplemented with krill phospholipids.

  
  

🏁 In Summary

Essential fatty acids are essential for the health, recovery, and performance of athletic dogs. With its unique composition, purity, and exceptional bioavailability, Neo-Nutrition Krill Oil is an essential ally for:

• protecting joints,

• supporting performance,

• and strengthening the overall well-being of active dogs.

👉 Give your dog the best of the oceans for lasting vitality and peak performance.