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Krill oil
A supplement oil extracted from krill, small shrimp-like crustaceans, providing the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in phospholipid form along with the carotenoid astaxanthin. Taken as softgels.
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Krill oil is derived from shellfish and is not suitable for people with a shellfish allergy. High doses of omega-3 oils may interact with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medicines; talk with a clinician if you take one.