Is krill oil safe for you? Clear answers on side effects, drug interactions, bleeding risk, shellfish allergy, and the questions worth raising with your doctor before you start. We don’t downplay real concerns to make a sale — if there’s a reason to be cautious, you’ll read it here first. Straightforward safety information on krill oil and omega-3 supplements from Captains Krill Oil.
A: Well it is a shellfish. The lawyer types would probably want me to say that seafood, shellfish, meat and some vegetables are naturally high in purines, which promotes a buildup of uric acid. This buildup may lead to gout or kidney stones.
But krill oil is highly purified and this leaves behind the purines. So for most people no, it’s not going to give you gout or kidney stones.
A: I would hope not! That would be a catastrophe out at sea!
Seriously, it’s very rare but I suppose it’s theoretically possible. Anything is theoretically possible. Theoretically I could catch a mermaid one day. For most people though, I’d say no. Omega-3’s have been shown to be beneficial for digestion. If it does bother your stomach in any way, try splitting up the dose and taking it with food. Say one with breakfast and one with lunch.
A: Blood thinning is the most common side effect of taking omega-3′s and krill oil. Blood that is too thin can be seen in bloodshot eyes. Simply decrease your dose of krill oil if this is the case. With this or any other form of supplementation, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider.
A: Yes there are. Those taking aspirin, warfarin, ibuprofen, heparin, enoxaparin and diclofenac may find that blood clotting is slowed. Taking both krill oil and aspirin or other blood thinning medication at the same time can result in bloodshot eyes and impaired blood clotting. Krill oil should not be taken a few weeks prior to surgery due to its blood thinning action. During this time, foods higher in vitamin K, such as kale, should be added to the diet to encourage proper blood clotting. After surgery and healing, krill oil can be safely added back into your healthy living routine. We recommend speaking with your healthcare provider before taking this, or any other supplement.
