Each softgel contains: Krill Oil (14% EPA, 8% DHA) 500 mg. Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Vanilla Flavor.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Krill Oil 500 mg Softgel Capsules. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
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Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Krill Oil 500 mg Softgel Capsules. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term. Krill oil has been used safely at doses of up to 4 grams daily in clinical trials lasting for up to 6 months (15753,15754,15760,19374,91600,96114,96162,107474,110370).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately (110372,110374).
In children 14 years of age, krill oil 4 grams daily, providing doses of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 520 mg and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 280 mg daily, has been used with apparent safety for up to 12 months (110372,110374).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Krill Oil 500 mg Softgel Capsules. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, krill oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
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Taking high doses of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil can modestly decrease platelet aggregation (8671,8679,8696,19375). Since krill oil also contains these fatty acids, taking high doses of krill oil might also inhibit platelet aggregation. Theoretically, taking high doses of krill oil with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bleeding. However, the omega-3 content of krill oil is much lower than that of fish oil.
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Theoretically, taking krill oil with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Krill Oil 500 mg Softgel Capsules. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, krill oil seems to be well tolerated when used in doses up to 4 grams daily.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Bloating, decreased appetite, diarrhea, fishy burps, flatulence, heartburn, nausea, and stomach discomfort.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, krill oil may cause hypertension, but this effect has only been observed for one patient in one clinical trial (91600).
Dermatologic ...Orally, krill oil may cause minor facial skin rash, skin oiliness, or localized pimples (15754,91599,110372,110374).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, krill oil may cause gastrointestinal side effects including stomach discomfort or upset, decreased appetite, taste change, heartburn, fishy burps, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea (57836,91599,91600,110372,110374). However, these effects seem to be less severe or occur less often with krill oil compared to fish oil (15754).
Neurologic/CNS ...When taken orally, headache, tiredness, and dizziness have been reported rarely in clinical research (110372,110374).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...When taken orally, sore throat has been reported rarely in clinical research (110372,110374).
