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Ingredients
Krill oil
Antarctic krill oil · Euphausia superba oil
Krill oil is a marine oil obtained from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), a small planktonic crustacean. In food supplements it is used as a source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, mainly EPA and DHA, which in krill are often present in phospholipid-bound forms alongside a fraction of triglycerides. Commercial products are typically standardised for their EPA+DHA content and are most commonly presented as softgel capsules, more rarely as a liquid oil. As an animal-derived ingredient, its composition can vary with extraction and purification methods. In formulations, krill oil may be combined with added antioxidants to support oxidative stability and with other marine oils.
Approved claims
Approved claims
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Safety notes
EFSA has not set a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for EPA and DHA (individually or combined) in adults, as the available data were considered insufficient to establish a UL. Krill oil may interact with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines; consult a doctor before use. People with crustacean/seafood allergy should avoid it. During pregnancy, breastfeeding and in children, consult a doctor before use.
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