Overview
Modern day humans often seem willing to try almost anything to improve their health. Now some of us are even willing to consume tiny sea creatures which are best known as the staple food of baleen whales and penguins. Krill, as they are called, have actually been used as a human food source in certain Eastern cultures for some time. Now supplements like MegaRed® Krill Oil by the Schiff® Company are packing the nutrients of krill (found in the oil extracted from these tiny creatures) into capsules. The following review will discuss how this krill oil product fares in relation to other similar supplements.

Ingredients At A Glance
Krill oil is primarily a source of the omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), as well as astaxanthin, and phosphatidylcholine.

Ingredients In Focus
Omega-3 essential fatty acids have become rather popular in recent times since some research suggests that they may be able to provide worthwhile health benefits ranging from immune boosting and improved brain function to prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Some of these benefits may not be conclusively proven at this point. Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant. It is unclear what sort of health benefits phosphatidylcholine may provide.

Most supplements of this sort utilize fish oil to provide rather substantial amounts of EPA and DHA. MegaRed’s® use of krill oil may suggest certain health benefits since some research seems to link krill oil with a reduction of dysmenorrheal and PMS symptoms. However, the krill oil in MegaRed® only provides 300mg of EPA and DHA while some fish oil-based supplements provide over five times that amount per serving. Schiff® appears to offer no satisfaction for MegaRed®.

Pros
-    Provides EPA and DHA

-    Offers an antioxidant (astaxanthin)

Cons
-    Relatively low amounts of EPA and DHA

-    No satisfaction guarantee appears to be offered

-    Benefits of krill oil may be focused on concerns less concurrent with those of fish oil

Final Thoughts
It is exciting to consider what sort of health benefits researchers may be able to discover for the various substances mentioned here. However, for people who are looking to supplement their diets specifically with omega-3 it is difficult to see how a product like MegaRed® would be a top choice. This is in view of the product’s low omega-3 content and lack of a satisfaction guarantee. When choosing a product, always remember to maximize the benefits of your supplementation by making necessary changes in your eating and exercise habits.