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How effective is krill oil for getting your omega-3 fatty acids?

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It is but: There is omega 3 in krill oil and it is in many other forms Such as TherOmega which you can get on the internet. But caution there are side effects of omega 3 - some get extra heart beats

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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