Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil 300 mg - 90 Softgels

by Schiff

Product Features

• With Phospholipid Omega-3's for fast absorption
• 100% pure omega-3 krill oil 300mg
• Just 1 small Softgill per day
• Powerful Antioxidants
• No Fishy Oder or Aftertaste

Product Description

Schiff MegaRed contains genuine NKO Krill Oil, a patented ingredient that offers superior nutritional support when compared to the very best fish oils. Sourced from genuine Antarctic Krill (tiny crustaceans that thrive in the frigid waters of the Antarctic), NKO Krill Oil offers a combination of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and critical antioxidants which support heart and joing health better than fish oil. * Supports cardiovascular health * 90 Day Supply * Made with Neptune krill oil * 100% Pure Antarctic Krill

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 3 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012G5YMK
• UPC: 020525104335
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #391 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #57 in Health & Personal Care > Diet & Nutrition > Vitamins & Supplements

Customer Reviews

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326 of 333 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chalk up one anecdotal success story., March 8, 2009

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Mr. Smarty (Bennington, VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil 300 mg - 90 Softgels (Health and Beauty)

I am a physician. I was on lipitor for about 4 years until I found out it was giving me rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown). The manufacturers of statins state that this is a rare side effect and I even counselled my patients that this is about a 1/200 incidence. Well after delving into the research a bit more it turns out that pretty much everyone taking statins has some degree of muscle pathology on biopsy, with the majority being subclinical...but not insignificant. Being a work-out nut this could not be tolerated.

I stopped the Lipitor and went on a low fat diet (20% fat) with Mega Red. To be fair I am also taking a proprietary 3-6-9 omega oil blend as well (Udo's Blend) although it is not clear that this affects cholesterol levels and makes no claims to. I have been on the Mega Red for about 2 months and the low fat diet for about 2 weeks and got my levels rechecked. Total cholesterol went from 240 (pre-lipitor) to 179. LDL from 160 to 119 and HDL from 35 to 40. All as good or better than I got on 20 mg of Lipitor.

Now I no longer have to worry about muscle breakdown and my LFT's are normal for the first time in 4 years. As an added bonus I can get this locally for about $27 for a 4-month supply (with coupon and buy-1-get-1 deals) which is about 1/4 the cost of Lipitor. Well this is one anecdotal success story so take it for what it's worth. I have put a lot of energy into exercizing and going low fat as well so under those circumstances I can say that it seems to work for me andI am very happy with the results.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sceptic doctor turned believer, June 3, 2009

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Priscilla Romans - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil 300 mg - 90 Softgels (Health and Beauty)

I bought this for my mom a heart patient who must take fish oil daily. Her doctor told her to stick with the fish oil and not this he didn't know anything about it. But she changed her regimine because she was tired of taking six fish oil capsules a day. After a few months she had her blood work redone and he doctor couldn't believe how well it came back and told her to keep doing whatever she was doing because it was working. He also wrote down what she was using so he could recommend it to his patients instead of so many fish oil capsules a day. Not only did she reduce the number of pills she is taking daily but it showed better improvement in her blood work numbers than the fish oil had.

62 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works for Me!, February 14, 2009

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nctmac "Nancy" (TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil 300 mg - 90 Softgels (Health and Beauty)

These Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 softgels are definately a keeper. Absolutely no aftertaste at all!!! The aftertaste was my biggest problem with other omega-3 fish oil softgels-made me sick in the stomach. The Schiff softgels are tiny, which is great for anyone who has difficulties with large size capsules/softgels. I love these and highly recommend =)