Company claims Neptune Krill Oil effective against PMS.(Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc.)(Brief Article) - Women's Health Weekly

2002 NOV 28 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The analysis of the interim data on an ongoing clinical study shows the benefits and the efficacy of Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) on patients diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome.

Neptune Krill Oil, a natural product composed of omega-3, potent phospholipids and antioxidants, works effectively on both the inflammation and pain as well as the emotional and psychological symptoms, by favorably affecting neurotransmitters within the brain, according to Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, Inc.

The company is conducting a phase II clinical study in order to measure the effects of NKO on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The study is performed according to current International Conference on Harmonisation guidelines on Good Clinical Practice.

Data were collected and analyzed from 46 of the 70 patients included in the study. This group of patients supplemented their diet with 3 grams of NKO per day and met with their doctor twice during an 8-week initial period. During their visits, the patients answered a scientifically validated self-assessment questionnaire relating to their symptoms during the week before menstruation.

JSS Medical Research Inc., the independent contract research organization responsible for data analysis, reported the following: 'The interim results on 64.3% of the 70 patients, which correspond to the 46 patients of the first group analyzed, indicate that NKO significantly improves the overall emotional and physical symptoms of patients suffering from premenstrual syndrome'.

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, Inc., exploits marine biomasses with its extraction processes utilizing marine biomasses such as krill and other underexploited marine resources such as red crab and calanus.

This article was prepared by Women's Health Weekly editors from staff and other reports.