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I bought a nature's way (australia) 500mg antarctic red krill oil where it says to take 1 capsule daily with food. is this dose from krill oil enough?

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Dr. Nir Hus answered

Krill - fish oil: this area is very controversial. Don't believe Anyone who tells you "they know" what is the correct dose and/or type of krill/fish oil to take. At this point ther is no official recomendation.

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Answered 11/5/2015

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