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MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil 350mg

Krill oil absorbs better than cheap fish oil. True. But 74mg EPA+DHA per softgel means you need 14 to reach studied doses. At $30 for 60 softgels, you'd spend $7/day. A $15 fish oil concentrate gives you 1000mg per serving. Better absorption can't overcome 14x less omega-3.

5.5/10
DECENT

Krill oil's advantage is phospholipid-bound omega-3 (better absorbed). But only 74mg combined EPA+DHA per softgel. You'd need 14 softgels to match one Nordic Naturals serving. The math doesn't krill it.

4 ingredientsSoftgels60 servings
We'd look at alternatives
Evidence
6.0
Dosing
2.0
Synergy
4.0
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Whenwith meals

Fat improves absorption.

Foodwith food

Even phospholipid omega-3 absorbs better with dietary fat.

SafetyAll clear
ResearchStrong evidence

Krill oil absorption advantage is real but doesn't compensate for 14x lower EPA+DHA.

What We Like

  • Phospholipid-bound omega-3 (enhanced absorption).
  • Astaxanthin antioxidant (natural from krill).
  • Small softgel, no fish burps.
  • Sustainable Antarctic sourcing.

Watch Out For

  • Only 74mg combined EPA+DHA per softgel.
  • Need 14+ softgels to reach 1000mg EPA+DHA.
  • $30+ for 60 softgels of inadequate omega-3.
  • Marketing vastly overstates the phospholipid absorption advantage.

What We Analyzed

MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil 350mg Supplement Facts

Verified Supplement Facts

Every dose checked against clinical research

We analyzed the actual supplement facts panel for this product. Every ingredient dose below was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to determine if it matches what studies actually use.

4 ingredients analyzed3 underdosed

Source: Official product page

Ingredient Breakdown

3 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
Krill Oil8.0

Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba)

350 mg
350 mg
EPA10.0
50 mgUNDERDOSED
5%
50 mg

of 1000mg

UNDERDOSED
5%
DHA10.0
24 mgUNDERDOSED
5%
24 mg

of 500mg

UNDERDOSED
5%
Astaxanthin10.0
100 mcgUNDERDOSED
1%
100 mcg

of 12mg

UNDERDOSED
1%
In our database (click to learn more) Not yet reviewed

Our Analysis

Best For

People who want the smallest omega-3 softgel possible.Those with fish allergy who tolerate shellfish.

Skip This If

Anyone doing cost-per-mg math.Shellfish allergy.

Time to Feel

At 74mg EPA+DHA? Probably never.

Value

POOR

How to take: Daily.

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