From Winter Fatigue to Spring Rebound: The Science Behind Zooca®

As winter fades, many people may feel a natural dip in energy. With its full fatty acid profile, Marine Policosanols and Astaxanthin, bound in a natural wax-ester form, Zooca® Calanus® Oil may support a smoother transition into spring. This sustainable oil from Calanus finmarchicus delivers a balanced composition of key nutrients backed by 20+ years of research.

Featured in multiple publications, including eight clinical trials, Zooca® Calanus® Oil supports metabolic health and healthy aging. It provides over 40 fatty acids in their natural wax‑ester form, which research suggests support gentle digestion and efficient absorption, along with Marine Policosanols that support physical performance and a balanced inflammatory response. Together with its natural Astaxanthin content, Zooca® provides a distinctive marine lipid nutrient profile.

Zooca® Calanus® Oil is clinically studied to support the five pillars of metabolic health: Cardio efficiency, normal blood sugar, insulin support, lean muscle mass and muscle strength. Studies have shown that Zooca® Calanus® Oil enhances muscle function, improving heart pumping efficiency, major muscle group performance and grip strength^1-4. Participants have also reported increases in lean body mass, reductions in fat mass and improvements in insulin sensitivity. These outcomes reflect the oil’s strong bioavailability, further supported by a 21% increase in the omega‑3 index after twelve weeks^5-7.

Sustainably sourced from the Norwegian Sea, Calanus finmarchicus regenerates naturally each year, with only 0.0005% of the 290 million tons produced annually being harvested for Zooca® Calanus® Oil. Its small size and short life cycle result in minimal pollutant accumulation.

To streamline product development, Zooca® Calanus® Oil is also available in ready‑to‑use softgels, reducing formulation complexity and accelerating time‑to‑market. With strong clinical backing, Novel Food–approval, and a unique composition, Zooca® represents a next‑generation solution for metabolic wellness.

For more information, download our Zooca® Calanus® Oil Product Profile Sheet here or contact us.

_{References
(1) Stepan et. al. (2022) Combined aerobic and resistance training with calanus oil supplementation improves central cardiodynamic function in older women. doi:10.3390/nu14010149.
(2) Cizkova et. al. (2020) Exercise Training Reduces Inflammation of Adipose Tissue in the Elderly: Cross-Sectional and Randomized Interventional Trial. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgaa630.
(3) Dadova et al. (2020) Effect of Calanus Oil Supplementation and 16-week exercise Program on Selected Fitness Parameters in Older Women. doi:0.3390/nu12020481.
(4) Brezinova et al. (2020) Exercise training induces insulin-sensitizing PAHSAs in adipose tissue of elderly women. doi:10.3390/nu13113824.
(5) Wasserfurth, et al. (2020) 12-weeks of Calanus finmarchicus oil intake improves omega-3-index in healthy older subjects engaging in an exercise program. doi:10.1017/S0007114520002809.
(6) Wasserfurth et al. (2020) Effects of Exercise Combined with a Healthy Diet or Calanus finmarchicus Oil Supplementation on Body Composition and Metabolic Markers – A Pilot Study. doi:10.3390/nu12072139
(7) Burhop et al. (2022). Enhances Glucose Homeostasis and Liver Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetic Individuals. doi:10.3390/nu14020396.}