Zooca® Calanus® Oil Supports Heart & Metabolic Health in New Study

A new pilot study¹ published in September 2025 finds that middle-aged women with obesity and prediabetes—a group often at higher risk for cardiovascular and metabolic disease but less frequently studied—showed improvements in heart function and metabolic balance after taking 4g/day of Zooca® Calanus® Oil for 12 weeks.

Researchers observed a significant improvement in cardiac diastolic function, measured by the E/A ratio, which indicates how efficiently the heart relaxes and fills with blood between beats.

Participants also showed much better TyG-WHtR index scores, a marker of triglycerides, glucose, and body composition, suggesting improved insulin sensitivity and reduced metabolic stress¹.

Why it matters
Diastolic dysfunction and impaired metabolic control are often early, silent precursors to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. By targeting both heart and metabolic health simultaneously, interventions like Zooca® Calanus® Oil could provide preventive benefits for women at elevated cardiometabolic risk, particularly those experiencing occasional blood sugar irregularities.

About Zooca® Calanus® Oil
Zooca® Calanus® Oil is derived from the sustainable zooplankton Calanus finmarchicus, harvested from the pristine Norwegian Sea. This lipid solution delivers a full spectrum of over 40 fatty acids naturally bound in the oil’s distinctive wax ester form, which supports optimal digestion and absorption. Rich in essential Omega-3s EPA, DHA, and SDA, it also includes Marine Policosanols and Astaxanthin, a unique combination of bioactive compounds shown to influence fat metabolism, inflammation, and insulin action and boost antioxidant benefits. This broad and balanced nutritional profile sets Zooca® Calanus® Oil apart as a next-generation marine oil supporting metabolic health and healthy aging.

The results from this study add to a growing body of evidence highlighting the potential role of Zooca® Calanus® Oil in supporting heart and metabolic health in at-risk populations. For more information, visit our Health Platform or contact us.

_{(1) Kerlikowsky et al. (2025) Effects of 12 Weeks of Calanus Oil Supplementation on Cardiac Diastolic Function in Obese and Prediabetic Women—A Pilot Study. doi.org/10.3390/metabo15090596}