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Posted 3/9/2012 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Supplements/krill_oil_0302120702.html

Anyone tried this...what are your thoughts?

Posted 3/9/2012 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
I used it for a short while....gave me SBS (slippery butt syndrome)..ugh.

I think some fish oils might be too high in dosage per capsule or daily dosage... but they can be adjusted or lower dosages in other supplements can be tried first rather than completely nixing them.   

q

Posted 3/9/2012 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
I started taking this in addition to fish oil about a month ago. I am taking it for the Phosphatidylcholine, which is supposed to be beneficial in fighting UC. I am using the NOW enteric coated krill oil. You need the enteric coating to get it to you colon. I am not sure if it is doing anything or not yet. I take so many supplements it's hard to say which are helping and which are not.
Posted 3/9/2012 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
Krill oil is a non sustainable source.

Carlie
Posted 3/9/2012 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
Even if it were from a sustainable source, shellfish causes flares for me. The last thing I need is krill oil.

That article is by Dr. Mercola who sells the stuff. He also extols chia seeds which he sells but more neutral observers find that chia seeds may cause problems with IBD. I don't know, need more information.
Posted 3/9/2012 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Dont take it if your allergic to shellfish. If so take a cod liver oil pill instead or flaxseed oil. These have as much or more omega 3's per serving.


Steve
Posted 3/12/2012 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
You should better start from reading all about krill oil benefits and dangers;)
Posted 3/13/2012 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
I refuse to pay extra for Krill oil, which is essentially same as regular fish oil but Astaxanthin in addition. I added 5mg of Astaxanthin daily to my supplement routine.

BTW, this article is by Dr. Mercola who has financial interest in selling Krill oil. When there is a conflict of interest, I would look for other source of information.
Posted 3/13/2012 11:16 AM (GMT 0)
Krill oil also has phosphatidylcholine.
Posted 3/13/2012 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
yes, I just started it. This am I had a bad accident and suspect krill oil may have been the catalyst. I just googled it and loose stools and diarrhea are common side effects. So frustrating!
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