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Who should not take krill oil?

People with allergies to seafood shouldn't use krill oil. It also shouldn't be taken two weeks before or after surgery. The safety of supplements in pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children has not been established.

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Is it OK to take fish oil and krill oil together?

Is it okay to take both of these supplements? The short answer is yes. They share some health benefits due to their similar levels of EPA and DHA. However, krill oil as well as fish oil have different reactions in our bodies and the additional nutrients they contain.

Thereof, when should you not take krill oil?

Avoid using krill oil or use it cautiously if you have a seafood allergy. Surgery: Krill oil can slow blood clotting. It might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using krill oil at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery. What is krill good for? Some brand name krill oil products indicate that they use Antarctic krill. Krill oil is used for heart disease, high levels of certain blood fats (triglycerides), high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis, depression, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and painful menstrual periods.

By Tonneson Battista

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