Extra Strength 500 mg Omega-3 Krill Oil®®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: Schiff MegaRed

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOn Market
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Net Contents

80 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

1 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 20525 10451 9

Product Version

8109099

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Fish
  • Shellfish

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories5 Calorie(s)
Calories from Fat5 Calorie(s)
Total Fat0.5 Gram(s)1%
Krill Oil500 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids115 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid64 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid30 mg
Phospholipids167 mg
Astaxanthin(Krill Oil)25 mcg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinEthyl VanillinWaterSorbitol

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherQualified HealthStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Just 1 small softgel per day

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

One per day

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) softgel daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Allergies

WARNING: People with shellfish allergy, coagulopathy or taking anticoagulants or other medications should notify their physician and be tested prior to taking dietary supplements.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

WARNING: People with shellfish allergy, coagulopathy or taking anticoagulants or other medications should notify their physician and be tested prior to taking dietary supplements. NOTE: If pregnant, lactating or on prescribed medication, consult your physician before using this product.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains shellfish (krill)

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place with lid tightly closed.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

100% pure Krill Oil

Formula re: Contains

MegaRed contains oil from 100% pure Antarctic krill, tiny crustaceans that thrive in the frigid waters of the Antarctic. Just one small MegaRed softgel provides an optimal combination of omega-3 fatty acids and the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin to support heart health.

Formula re: Contains

Made with Superba Krill Oil

Formula re: Contains

MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil contains ingredients to support three markers of cardiovascular health: C-reactive Protein (CRP): An important marker of systemic inflammation1 Triglycerides: A type of fat measured in the blood2 Omega-3 index: The amount of omega-3 fatty acids EPA DHA in blood cells3

Formula re: Contains

Contains shellfish (krill)

Formula re: Contains

Extra Strength 500 mg Omega-3 Krill Oil

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

No fishy odor or aftertaste

General Statements: All Other Content

Actual size

General Statements: All Other Content

Research has shown that omega-3s may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

General Statements: All Other Content

Compare to fish oil

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Just one small pill with no fishy aftertaste, that’s why MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil is the superior choice.

General Statements: All Other Content

Eco-Friendly. Krill is one of earth’s most abundant and sustainable organisms. The harvest of krill is well below conservative international catch guidelines.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Schiff MegaRed goes a step further by only sourcing krill from the Antarctic where krill is most abundant. This helps the ecosystem maintain a healthy, sustainable krill population.

Seals/Symbols

Certified sustainable seafood MSC www.msc.org

General Statements: All Other Content

This product comes from a fishery that has been independently certified to the MSC’s standard for a well-managed and sustainable fishery. www.msc.org

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Superba is a registered trademark of the Aker Group.

General Statements: All Other Content

1 Based on a 30 day randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial measuring the effect of 300 mg krill oil on CRP levels. 2 Based on 15 randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of omega-3 fatty acid intake on serum triglyceride levels. 3 Proprietary controlled human clinical study of 300 mg MegaRed for improving Omega-3 Index.

General Statements: All Other Content

Supportive, but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

General Statements: All Other Content

Already within the normal range.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

2014 RB

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Schiff SURE DISSOLVE softgels are formulated to disintegrate within one hour.

General: Product/Version Code

8109099

General Statements: All Other Content

C-SCS-0123

General Statements: All Other Content

MegaRed Omega-3 Krill oil is carried in phospholipid form so it is easily recognized and utilized by your body, giving easy absorption.

General Statements: All Other Content

Compare to fish oil MegaRed softgel Fish Oil softgel 100% pure Antarctic Krill oil check Contains Omega-3 Fatty acids check check Just one small softgel per day check No fishy aftertaste check In phospholipid form for easy absorption check Contains powerful antioxidant astaxanthin check

General Statements: All Other Content

Since 1936

General Statements: All Other Content

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Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Reckitt Benckiser

Parsippany, NJ, 07054-0224

1-800-526-6251

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Research & Studies

  • Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: new developments and applications

    WS Harris, TD Dayspring, TJ Moran - Postgraduate medicine, 2013 - Taylor & Francis

    … with triglycerides between 200 and 500 mg/dL while on background … It is theorized that EPA and DHA from krill oil (largely … omega-3 index among 20 healthy volunteers over 5 months of …

    2013114 citations
  • Enhanced increase of omega-3 index in healthy individuals with response to 4-week n-3 fatty acid supplementation from krill oil versus fish oil

    VR Ramprasath, I Eyal, S Zchut, PJH Jones - Lipids in health and disease, 2013 - Springer

    … krill oil consumption resulted in an elevated omega-3 index compared with consumption of fish oil and control oil … (a total of 3 g which were taken in six 500 mg capsules, krill oil (K•REAL…

    2013240 citations
  • The effect of krill oil supplementation on skeletal muscle function and size in older adults: A randomised controlled trial

    SAA Alkhedhairi, FFA Alkhayl, AD Ismail, A Rozendaal… - Clinical Nutrition, 2022 - Elsevier

    … the effect of krill oil supplementation, on muscle function and size in healthy older adults. … for EPA 214% (95%CI: 166, 262%), DHA 36% (95%CI: 24, 48%) and the omega-3 index 61% (…

    202271 citations
  • Krill oil for cardiovascular risk prevention: is it for real?

    JM Backes, PA Howard - Hospital pharmacy, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com

    … seeking the potential health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, … 6 capsules, each containing 500 mg of oil providing 90.5 mg … increase in the omega-3 index in all krill oil groups seen at both …

    201422 citations
  • Krill oil supplementation improves transepidermal water loss, hydration and elasticity of the skin in healthy adults: Results from two randomized, double‐blind, placebo …

    K Handeland, M Wakeman… - Journal of Cosmetic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library

    … index and change of hydration in both study 1 (r 2 = 0.41, p < 0.001) and study 2 (r 2 = 0.47, p < 0.001), suggesting that increases in the omega-3 index due to krill oil supplementation …

    20247 citations
  • The effect of krill oil supplementation focusing on the incorporation of plasma omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, clinical biomarkers and lipidomic profiles in women

    H Sung - 2018 - vuir.vu.edu.au

    … krill oil and fish oil supplementation over the 30-day period (p < 0.001). The main response to the 30-day krill oil supplementation … on inflammatory biomarkers in healthy women, The 3rd …

    2018

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2016-10-22. DSLD Label ID: 65315. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.