Ultimate Krill Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ultimate Krill Oil 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.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Ultimate Krill Oil is a dietary supplement by InfoWars Life with 1 active ingredient. 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 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 Ultimate Krill Oil by InfoWars Life
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Ultimate Krill Oil contains 4 active ingredients: krill oil itself (a marine source of omega-3 fatty acids), eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (the two main omega-3s found in krill), and astaxanthin (a pigment from krill with antioxidant properties). The product also contains gelatin, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients to form the softgel capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness data on file for krill oil itself as a product. Astaxanthin, one of its components, has been studied for age-related cognitive decline, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), aging skin, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, and carpal tunnel syndrome — but the evidence for all of these is insufficient to make a reliable claim.
Whether the omega-3 content of krill oil works for any particular condition isn't something our data covers for this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Astaxanthin is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects from oral astaxanthin are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and red-colored stools — a harmless but noticeable discoloration.
At standard doses (around 6 mg daily), these are rare; at much higher doses (40 mg daily), severe stomach pain has occurred in a small number of people. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data, so it's best to avoid this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take Ultimate Krill Oil, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 (Moderate interaction concern) or CYP2B6 (Moderate interaction concern). Both are common drug-processing pathways in the liver, so this is worth confirming.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Krill oil products appeal to people looking for omega-3 fatty acids from a marine source. If you take medications metabolized by your liver — especially certain heart, blood pressure, or psychiatric drugs — you'll want to check this one against your exact medications before you start.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the astaxanthin in this product is a concern for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2020.
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
General information
Key facts about Ultimate Krill Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | InfoWars Life |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810083034034 |
| Net contents | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 218946 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ultimate Krill Oil by InfoWars Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Krill Oil | 750 mg | -- |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 75 mg | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 41 mg | -- |
| Phospholipids | 300 mg | -- |
| Astaxanthin | 150 mcg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water
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Formulation
Wild harvested
Formula
EPA, DHA, & phospholipids
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
The #1 health product line suggested by Alex Jones
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one softgel daily in the morning.
Precautions
Contains: Crustacean shellfish (krill).
Consult your physician before using this product if nursing, pregnant, or have a serious condition.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
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.
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Ultimate Krill Oil by InfoWars Life label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ultimate Krill Oil by InfoWars Life
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Krill Oil
Interacts with208 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 triglyce...
Krill Oil monograph & interactions- › Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- › Docosahexaenoic Acid
- › Phospholipids
- › Astaxanthin
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ultimate Krill Oil by InfoWars Life Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Ultimate Krill Oil by InfoWars Life contains astaxanthin, which has documented interactions with two categories of medications through its effects on how your liver processes drugs.
The most serious concern is with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 substrates — astaxanthin may theoretically decrease their levels, though this hasn't been proven in humans yet, only in lab work. The same theoretical risk applies to drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 substrates, also rated Moderate severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We couldn't check three other active ingredients in this product — eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, and phospholipids — because we hold no interaction data for them. That doesn't mean they're free of interactions; it means we simply don't have the information.
Altogether, these interactions span 672 individual medications.
If you take any prescription medications, especially those processed by your liver, run them through the interaction checker below before you start this product. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether any of your drugs fall into these categories and whether the theoretical risk matters for you.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Ultimate Krill Oil interact with 838 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Ultimate Krill Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Krill Oil
AtogepantQulipta
How Atogepant interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atogepant interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionAtropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, ScopolamineAtrohist Plus, Pro Tuss, Ru-tuss, Stahist
How Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, PhenobarbitalHypnaldyne
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, ScopolamineBarbidonna No. 2, Belladonna Phenobarbital
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, PhenobarbitalBarbeloid, Donnatal #2, Donphen
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, PhenobarbitalAnthrocol
How Atropine, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Atropine, Phenobarbital interactionAvacopanTavneos
How Avacopan interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Avacopan interactionAvanafilStendra
How Avanafil interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Avanafil interactionAvapritinibAyvakit
How Avapritinib interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Avapritinib interactionAxitinibInlyta
How Axitinib interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Axitinib interactionAzelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone PropionateDymista
How Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBedaquilineSirturo
How Bedaquiline interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Bedaquiline interactionBelladona Extract, PhenobarbitalChardonna-2
How Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, PhenylpropanolamineRespa ARM
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, PhenobarbitalBel Tabs, Bellamine-S, Bellaphen-S, Duragal S, Phenarbal S, Spastrin
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, PhenobarbitalBarbidonna, Donnatal
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Extract, PhenobarbitalBelap
How Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, PentobarbitalMicomp PB
How Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital
How Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine, PhenobarbitalBellergal-S
How Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, PentobarbitalCafergot PB
How Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interactionBellafoline, PhenobarbitalBelladenal, Belladenal-S
How Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interactionBelumosudil MesylateRezurock
How Belumosudil Mesylate interacts with Ultimate Krill Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstaxanthinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Astaxanthin + Belumosudil Mesylate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ultimate Krill Oil 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.
Krill Oil
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Ultimate Krill Oil, from the product label.
InfoWars Life
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- InfoWars Life
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 78704
- Phone Number
- 1-888-253-3139
Ultimate Krill Oil by InfoWars Life: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Ultimate Krill Oil’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Krill Oil
Interacts with 208 drugsKrill 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 monographAstaxanthin
Interacts with 671 drugsAstaxanthin 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 & How We Checked
Ultimate Krill Oil'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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.
Krill Oil 13 references
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- Connor WE. n-3 Fatty acids from fish and fish oil: panacea or nostrum? Am J Clin Nutr 2001;74;415-6. PubMed
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Astaxanthin 3 references
- 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
- 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
- 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
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