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Maximum Krill Omega-3 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ProCaps Laboratories

Maximum Krill Omega-3 label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Maximum Krill Omega-3 against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Maximum Krill Omega-3 is a dietary supplement by ProCaps Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, high triglycerides, joint pain and inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 838 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Antarctic Krill Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maximum Krill Omega-3 by ProCaps Laboratories

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 6 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (400 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Antarctic Krill Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,700 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
Known Interaction Concern
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Astaxanthin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 672 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Safety Information
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2014.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Maximum Krill Omega-3, straight from the product label.

Brand ProCaps Laboratories
Net contents 240 Easy To Swallow Capsule(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2014
DSLD ID 30418
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maximum Krill Omega-3 by ProCaps Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
120
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 {Calories}--
Calories from Fat15 {Calories}--
Total Fat1.5 Gram(s)2%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid210 mg--
Docosahexaenoic Acid110 mg--
Phospholipids680 mg--
Cholesterol30 mg10%
Astaxanthin150 mcg--
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids400 mg--
Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids80 mg--
Proprietary Orange essence55 mg--
Antarctic Krill Oil1700 mg--

Other ingredients: Soft-gelatin capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE Consume two capsules daily or as recommended by a health care professional.

General Statements

This product is most effective as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, along with one of Andrew Lessman’s multi-vitamin-mineral formulas.

For answers to questions about the use of this product call 800.800.1200.

UNSURPASSED. Purity. Quality. Integrity. Effectiveness. Andrew Lessman Founder of ProCaps Labs

Andrew Lessman’s Maximum Krill Omega-3 provides high levels of Omega 3s from Krill Oil, but does so without Krill Oil’s normally unpleasant fishy aftertaste. Antarctic Krill are tiny, shrimp-like creatures that live in the oceans near Antarctica and represent one of the most abundant life forms on the planet. Krill Oil provides a moderate-potency source of the key Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, but in a uniquely distinctive phospholipid form. Another bonus: Krill Oil’s rich reddish color comes from the presence of trace amounts of the protective carotenoid Astaxanthin. It is well established that Omega-3s are essential for our good health, yet they cannot be made by the body, so their benefits are only available from a diet rich in cold water fish or by using an Omega-3 formula like Maximum Krill Omega-3. Research has shown that diets rich in Omega-3s are associated with superior heart, brain, circulatory and general health; yet sadly, the American diet delivers alarmingly low levels of these precious fatty acids. Our Maximum Krill Omega-3 provides a unique alternative to fish oil based Omega-3s, delivering higher levels of Omega-3s per capsule than other Krill Oil products.

Formulation

Like all ProCaps’ fish oil Omega-3 formulas, our Maximum Krill Omega-3 also allows you to enjoy all the benefits of an Omega-3 formula with NO mercury, NO contaminants, NO stomach upset and NO unpleasant fishy aftertaste.

CONTAINS NO Milk, soy, yeast, corn, wheat, gluten, sodium, salt, sugar, color, preservative or manufacturing additive. CONTAINS NO ADDITIVES OF ANY KIND.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

Contains an ingredient derived and purified from shellfish (krill).

Natural Source of Phospholipid-Based Omega-3s Higher Levels of Krill Oil Epa and Dha per Capsule

Precautions

Contains an ingredient derived and purified from shellfish (krill).

Seals/Symbols

All-Solar MANUFACTURING

Brand IP Statement(s)

(C)2013 ProCaps Laboratories

General

603951 - 01P

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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Maximum Krill Omega-3 by ProCaps Laboratories label

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Maximum Krill Omega-3 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maximum Krill Omega-3 by ProCaps Laboratories

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Orange essence

55 mg per serving

Antarctic Krill Oil

Interacts with
208 drugs
1700 mg per serving

Krill oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) bound to phospholipids, which may help absorption. It is most studied for lowering triglyce...

Antarctic Krill Oil monograph & interactions
  • › Phospholipids
  • › Astaxanthin
  • › Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soft-gelatin capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maximum Krill Omega-3 by ProCaps Laboratories Drug Interactions

Maximum Krill Omega-3 contains 2 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 838 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Antarctic Krill Oil 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Maximum Krill Omega-3 interact with 838 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Maximum Krill Omega-3 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Antarctic Krill Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Maximum Krill Omega-3 with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Antarctic Krill Oil2 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, krill oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Taking high doses of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil can modestly decrease platelet aggregation. 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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking krill oil with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some research in animals and humans shows that krill oil might lower blood glucose levels. However, a small study shows that taking krill oil does not reduce blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, most of whom were taking antidiabetes drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antarctic Krill Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Maximum Krill Omega-3, from the product label.

ProCaps Laboratories

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Name
ProCaps Laboratories
Street Address
430 Parkson Road
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maximum Krill Omega-3 by ProCaps Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Maximum Krill Omega-3 by ProCaps Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Maximum Krill Omega-3 has a known interaction with 838 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maximum Krill Omega-3 contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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The Full Monographs Behind Maximum Krill Omega-3’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Krill Oil

Interacts with 208 drugs

Krill oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) bound to phospholipids, which may help absorption. It is most studied for lowering triglycerides and supporting heart health, but t...

Read the full Krill Oil monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Astaxanthin

Interacts with 671 drugs

Astaxanthin is a reddish carotenoid pigment with strong antioxidant activity in the lab, and it is widely promoted for skin, eye, heart, and exercise benefits. Early human studies are promis...

Read the full Astaxanthin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Maximum Krill Omega-3's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 16 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Astaxanthin 3 references
  1. Kupcinskas L, Lafolie P, Lignell A, et al. Efficacy of the natural antioxidant astaxanthin in the treatment of functional dyspepsia in patients with or without Helicobacter pylori infection: A prospective, randomized, double blind, and placebo-controlled
  2. Kistler, A., Liechti, H., Pichard, L., Wolz, E., Oesterhelt, G., Hayes, A., and Maurel, P. Metabolism and CYP-inducer properties of astaxanthin in man and primary human hepatocytes. Arch.Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):665-675. PubMed
  3. Choi HD, Youn YK, Shin WG. Positive effects of astaxanthin on lipid profiles and oxidative stress in overweight subjects. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2011;66:363-369. PubMed

See these in context on the Astaxanthin monograph →

Krill Oil 13 references
  1. Leaf A. On the reanalysis of the GISSI-Prevenzione. Circulation 2002;105:1874-5. PubMed
  2. Connor WE. n-3 Fatty acids from fish and fish oil: panacea or nostrum? Am J Clin Nutr 2001;74;415-6. PubMed
  3. Calder PC. N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, inflammation and immunity: pouring oil on troubled waters or another fishy tale? Nutr Res 2001;21:309-41. DOI
  4. Bunea R, El Farrah K, Deutsch L. Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the clinical course of hyperlipidemia. Altern Med Rev 2004;9:420-8.
  5. Sampalis F, Bunea R, Pelland MF, et al. Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the management of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. Altern Med Rev 2003;8:171-9.
  6. Harris WS, Miller M, Tighe AP, et al. Omega-3 fatty acids and coronary heart disease risk: clinical and mechanistic perspectives. Atherosclerosis 2008;197:12-24. PubMed
  7. Tandy S, Chung RW, Wat E, et al. Dietary krill oil supplementation reduces hepatic steatosis, glycemia, and hypercholesterolemia in high-fat-fed mice. J Agric Food Chem 10-14-2009;57:9339-45. PubMed
  8. Maki, K. C., Reeves, M. S., Farmer, M., Griinari, M., Berge, K., Vik, H., Hubacher, R., and Rains, T. M. Krill oil supplementation increases plasma concentrations of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in overweight and obese men and women. Nutr.R PubMed
  9. Albert BB, Derraik JG, Brennan CM, et al. Supplementation with a blend of krill and salmon oil is associated with increased metabolic risk in overweight men. Am J Clin Nutr 2015;102(1):49-57.
  10. Berge K, Musa-Veloso K, Harwood M, Hoem N, Burri L. Krill oil supplementation lowers serum triglycerides without increasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adults with borderline high or high triglyceride levels. Nutr Res 2014;34(2):126-33. PubMed
  11. Lobraico JM, DiLello LC, Butler AD, Cordisco ME, Petrini JR, Ahmadi R. Effects of krill oil on endothelial function and other cardiovascular risk factors in participants with type 2 diabetes, a randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. 2015 PubMed
  12. van der Wurff ISM, von Schacky C, Bergeland T, Zeegers MP, Kirschner PA, de Groot RHM. Krill oil supplementation's effect on school grades in typically developing adolescents. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2023;191:102553. PubMed
  13. van der Wurff ISM, von Schacky C, Bergeland T, et al. Effect of 1 year krill oil supplementation on cognitive achievement of Dutch adolescents: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(6):1230. PubMed

See these in context on the Krill Oil monograph →

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