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Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil is small, red, powerful and supports cardiovascular health. MegaRed provides phospholipid omega-3s for fast absorption. May Reduce Coronary Heart Disease Risk
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525 of 568 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
I started taking omega 3s when I realized how much nutrients I was missing out on not eating fish. I can't stand them so I decided to try the pills instead. I was worried about a fishy odor or taste but none of that here. It's quick and easy to take which is nice as well. This one in particular is my favorite because you only have to take one softgel a day versus 3-4 with many others.
Since taking this and also glucosamine/cissus powder(NOW Foods Glucosamine & MSM (60 Capsules) + FREE Cissus Joint Powder 100 Grams), I have been able to completely eliminate the joint pain I suffer from. My body seems to greatly appreciate all the extra nutrition it's been getting. All three promote internal health- the cissus takes the most getting used to because it's a powder and it needs to be efficiently measured but once you get that part of the routine down, it's easy. The glucosamine is fish based like the omega 3 krill but you have to take it twice daily. It's just a pill though so it's easy enough. The results will sell themselves once you try it!
Since taking this and also glucosamine/cissus powder(NOW Foods Glucosamine & MSM (60 Capsules) + FREE Cissus Joint Powder 100 Grams), I have been able to completely eliminate the joint pain I suffer from. My body seems to greatly appreciate all the extra nutrition it's been getting. All three promote internal health- the cissus takes the most getting used to because it's a powder and it needs to be efficiently measured but once you get that part of the routine down, it's easy. The glucosamine is fish based like the omega 3 krill but you have to take it twice daily. It's just a pill though so it's easy enough. The results will sell themselves once you try it!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By T. Bartlett
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Excellent! There was an address confusion (my error, I have recently moved) and I called the company just in the nick of time. Shipping address was changed and I now have package (THREE bottles) at correct address just three days later.
Wonderful, professional and FAST service! Thank you . . . :)))))))))
Regarding Shiff mega red krill oil, my cholesterol has dropped 17 points (but yeah I'm still too high). I've been taking it for over two years now. It expect it, cholesterol, would drop even more if I watched my diet better. I absolutely refuse to take a statin DRUG.
As an aside after my first week (day 6) of mega red krill taking 3-4 tablets a day.. I NOTICED.. my arthritis had all but disappeared. My bursitis is completely gone.
After the first week, now I take only 2 sometimes 3 tablets daily as maintenance level.
My (what used to be) monthly visits to chiropractor have gone from once a month to maybe once every six/nine months now.
I take two tablets a day religiously (that seems to work for me) and have 95% less body aches and pains. I've gone off it for a week and aches and pains reappear. Swear by this stuff.
Wonderful, professional and FAST service! Thank you . . . :)))))))))
Regarding Shiff mega red krill oil, my cholesterol has dropped 17 points (but yeah I'm still too high). I've been taking it for over two years now. It expect it, cholesterol, would drop even more if I watched my diet better. I absolutely refuse to take a statin DRUG.
As an aside after my first week (day 6) of mega red krill taking 3-4 tablets a day.. I NOTICED.. my arthritis had all but disappeared. My bursitis is completely gone.
After the first week, now I take only 2 sometimes 3 tablets daily as maintenance level.
My (what used to be) monthly visits to chiropractor have gone from once a month to maybe once every six/nine months now.
I take two tablets a day religiously (that seems to work for me) and have 95% less body aches and pains. I've gone off it for a week and aches and pains reappear. Swear by this stuff.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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wow this is so good for you and does not have a after taste. i like that it is just one little pill daily.
Published 12 hours ago by Darrell
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A doctor recommended this and I have been very satisfied. Whether it works or not the cost is so low, why not?
Published 2 days ago by TDL Jr
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for you
Good for you. No bad tast like fish oil. The price is very high but I think it is worth it.
Published 4 days ago by Dal Adams
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Not for me.
I first purchased Nature Made omega fish oil capsules.They were huge and difficult to swallow so when they came out with minis I bought a bottle of those. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Grama Dee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Deal
Product is as advertised. I couldn't find a better deal in any local brick and mortar store. Krill is as effective as fish oil without the nasty, fishy side effects.
Published 17 days ago by somedumbhandle
5.0 out of 5 stars
A small capsule that I can swallow easily
Since I have COPD, I must take many over-the-counter medications as well as prescribed medications. On of my favorite pharamaceutical products is Mega Red ....anything. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to take.
I don't know that it makes me any healther. Will find out from my doctor at my next check-up. Update to follow.
Published 20 days ago by Dyla
4.0 out of 5 stars
Small capsules
bought it because i had heard great things. I would buy it again. I have told many people to try it, no fishy taste.
Published 21 days ago by lnordick
5.0 out of 5 stars
No fishy aftertaste
If your doctor has recommended upping your intake of Omega 3 this is the way to go. Easy to swallow and no fishy aftertaste.
Published 23 days ago by Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasure
These are so much better than fish oil pills. They are small with no bad aftertaste. Taking them helps the effectiveness of some of the other supplements I take.
Published 23 days ago by Natale Felz
