Krill Oil (Kriaxanthin Antarctic Krill Oil, Neptune Krill Oil): Dosing and Uses

Suggested dosing of Kriaxanthin Antarctic Krill Oil, Neptune Krill Oil (krill oil)

Follow Mfr's protocol (1-1.5 g/d used for hyperlipidemia studies)

Suggested uses of Kriaxanthin Antarctic Krill Oil, Neptune Krill Oil (krill oil)

Hyperlipidemia, PMS, dysmenorrhea, arthritis

Kriaxanthin Antarctic Krill Oil, Neptune Krill Oil (krill oil) adverse (side) effects

N/A

Warnings

Cautions

Shellfish allergy

Coagulation problems

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

Pharmacology of Kriaxanthin Antarctic Krill Oil, Neptune Krill Oil (krill oil)

Metabolism: N/A

Excretion: N/A

Mechanism of action

Contains omega-3-fatty acids & astaxanthin, a carotenoid antioxidant

Efficacy: some human studies show efficacy