Contains vitamin E, A, D and astaxanthin. 48 times more Oxygen Radical Absorptent than fish oil. This is a sustainably-sourced and pollution free supplement. Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans which feed on algae and are caught from the cleaner Antarctic ocean. The oil that is extracted from them consists of three components: Omega-3 fatty acids similar to those of fish oil Omega-3 fatty acids attached (conjugated) to phospholipids, mainly phosphatidylcholine (alternatively referred to as marine lecithin) Astaxanthin. Astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier.
Possible Drug Interactions - People taking blood thinners (anticoagulant or anti-platelet medication), such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, clopidogrel (Plavix), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) should only use krill oil under a physician's supervision.
Krill oil should also be used with caution by people taking herbs and supplements that are thought to increase the risk of bleeding, such as ginkgo biloba and garlic.
Dosage: 2 Capsules daily with the first meal.
3 Month supply. Contraindications: Do not take if allergic to shellfish, have a blood coagulation condition or are taking anticoagulants such as Warfarin.