Dr Mercola Antarctic Krill Oil 60's
Product Description
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.
Nutrient Information
Daily Intake Amount:
| Ingredient | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 | 320mg | ✝ |
| Monoacylglycerol | 12mg | ✝ |
| Astaxanthin | 0.12mg | ✝ |
| Diacylglycerol | 316mg | ✝ |
| Choline | 82.5mg | ✝ |
| Omega-9 | 72mg | ✝ |
| Omega-6 | 12mg | ✝ |
| Of which DHA | 82mg | ✝ |
| Of which EPA | 178mg | ✝ |
| Phospholipids | 662mg | ✝ |
* NRV is the Nutrient Reference Value
✝ NRV not yet established
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