They are the miniscule sea creatures devoured by fish, seals, penguins...and Nicole Kidman.
Now scientists have discovered that adding a krill to your meals could be the secret to the perfect weight-loss diet.
An experiment involving overweight Glaswegians found that taking supplements containing oil from the shrimp-like creatures helped the participants keep muscle mass while losing weight.
Researchers found taking a daily krill pill maintained dieters’ muscle and strength despite dramatic cuts to their food intake.
Their study – published in the journal Obesity – concludes: ‘Supplementation may offer a beneficial strategy to enhance the quality of weight loss.’
