Krill Oil for Pain in Elders

Inclusion Criteria: * Able to provide informed consent * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Male or female, aged ≥60 years * Exhibiting chronic musculoskeletal pain of the hip, knees, or lower back (\>3 months) * Average pain ≥4 on a 0-10 numeric rating scale * Exhibiting moderate mobility limitations (Short Physical Performance Battery score 4-10) * Ability to take oral supplements and be willing to adhere to the supplementation regimen * Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration Exclusion Criteria: * Any known coagulation or bleeding disorders * Standing regimen of anticoagulants or full-dose aspirin * Regular use of opioids or high-dose NSAIDs * Taking medication known to affect muscle (e.g. steroids) * Taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) * Omega-3 supplementation within the past 3 months * High consumption of fatty fish (\>2 servings/week) * Habitual supplementation with other complementary medicines/supplements that may affect the study results, including St. John's Wort * Known allergy to seafood * Clinically significant conditions: diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, seizure disorders, uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90mmhg at baseline), cancer or cancer that has been in remission \>5 years * History of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter * Dementia * History of smoking, alcohol abuse, or illicit drug use * Ambulatory impairments which woul…