I've ordered several of these during the past year as I struggled with dry eye problems as a result of LASIK. I had dry eye issues pre-LASIK, but because of the surgery my issue has worsened. I did some reading and [forgive me, I'm paraphrasing here quite a bit] it turns out that when the corneal flap is opened during LASIK surgery, a nerve that tells your eye when it is dry or moistened is damaged. As a result, artificial tears were all but worthless for the first couple months and I often had to carry around a separate bag just for eyedrops. I also work on a computer so staring at a screen all day long had worsened the problem. I tried everything from regular tears to gel drops to overnight creams and more. I landed on MegaRed's daily supplement as a way to combat the uncomfortable dryness/itchiness. It works wonders. I very rarely experience discomfort in my eyes anymore, and when I do, I realize it's because I forgot my supplement that morning. Highly recommend for those that have gone through LASIK or currently experience some pretty bad dry eye problems

For many years I got my Omega 3's from GNC Salmon oil capsules. The Salmon oil never gave me a fishy after-taste. I always take my supplements right before bed and the Salmon oil seemed to balance my digestive system and prevent acid reflux during the night. I would have purchased this product forever, but for some reason GNC dropped the product. The last Omega 3 product I purchased from GNC was a blend of fish oil and krill oil. I loved it! Then, as before, GNC decided to drop this product. So, I decided to start trying other Omega 3 supplements other than those sold by GNC. They are obviously moving from one vendor to another and selling whatever fish oil brand that brings them the best return. I have now chosen to go with MegaRed krill oil as my 1st experiment with an alternate Omega 3 supplement. It has zero fish oil in it. All the essential ingredients are extracted from the tiny crustacean harvested in the Antarctic known as krill. I'm working with my Doctor to reduce my cholesterol and our first treatment was to raise my very low levels of vitamin D prior to initiating a prescription medication. Initially, I was prescribed 10,000 units of vitamin D2 or D3 per day (I forget which one), but I could not tolerate it. My face looked like a well boiled Maine lobster each morning, so I quit it after a couple of weeks. I switched to (1) vitamin D capsule from the pharmacy and (1) 500 Mg. MegaRed capsule per day and now I'm back to normal (the 500 Mg. MegaRed lists around 1000 Mg. of vitamin D). Antarctic krill oil contains a blend of Omega 3, antioxidants, and choline. That all sounds good to me. The Omega 3 fats found in pure krill oil are predominantly EPA and DHA, the same as found in cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines. The typical krill oil dose has less DHA and EPA than fish oil, however, the Omega 3 found in krill is bonded to "phospholipids", as opposed to the triglycerides found in fish oil. Because of this, some health experts believe that Omega 3 fats in krill oil are more easily absorbed into your system. I have no idea what a phospholipid is, but my blood tests have shown that I need to lower my triglycerides, so I'm seeing this as one more benefit in switching to krill oil. I like the fact that krill are way, way down in the food chain and, as such, they are much less likely to bio-accumulate toxins in significant quantities. Compare this to the salmon, which are way higher in the food chain, and as such, they are way more subject to bio-accumulation of toxins as these contaminents move up through the food chain. Final note: There are warnings on this product if you are allergic to shellfish or take blood thinners… Talk to your Doctor before you start taking this supplement. I'll try to post on my results again in the future my friends. Be Well, Jimm

My naturopath has been recommending Omega 3s for a couple of years. Me being the ornery person I am have not followed through. I had taken fish oil in the past and it was disgusting. Stumbled across this MegaRed and decided I'd give it a go. I had zero expectations of anything working. Primarily was looking at these to help with cholesterol, but it's way too early to tell if that's had a positive outcome. I have only been taking these for a week. What I can say is my joint pain is down by about 75% in those first 6 days. I thought it may have been in my head, but I would struggle to walk a half mile without my back, hips and knees hurting. I woke up stiff and in pain. If I sat for more than 30 mins...pain. I've had no pain since the third day. Did a 3 mile walk, with mostly incline, tonight and could've easily done 3 more. NO PAIN! Well worth the money

I suddenly began to experiencing horrible depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Talked to my doctor, therapist, and even a psychiatrist. Blamed the side effects on recently prescribed medication I only took for 2 days but even after I stopped they didn't go away.. A week later and I'm sitting here thinking any am I still feeling "off"... Then it hit me... A couple weeks ago, I decided to replace my fish oil with krill oil after hearing about all of the positive effects. BAD IDEA!! These are all of the side effects I ended up with: Agitation: In some cases, the krill oil supplementation may elevate levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the brain. This enhances neurotransmission and can result in increased energy levels. While the increased energy may seem beneficial, it can sometimes manifest as agitation, making it difficult to function. Anxiety: While some purport that one of krill oil's benefits is its ability to reduce anxiety, others end up experiencing increased anxiety from supplementation. If you experience an increase in anxiety, it's likely a result of the omega-3s within the oil that over-activate brain activity and certain neural pathways. Bloating: Many people notice that after they take their daily supply of krill oil, they begin to feel bloated. Bloating is a common side effect of krill oil supplementation and one that most people are willing to put up with. If the bloating is severe, it's probably a good idea to stop taking the krill. For most people, the bloating occurs on a random basis and is pretty easy to tolerate. Burping: Another extremely common side effect associated with krill oil is that of “burps.” We've all had cases of burping after swallowing any type of oil, and it can be unpleasant. You may notice the resurfacing of a krill taste in your mouth with each consecutive burp. Most people aren't too bothered by this, but if it's a problem, you could switch to a different krill supplier with an alternative encapsulation modality; this may reduce the burping. Depression: Despite the fact that many people claim krill oil helps improve their mood, others have found that krill oil actually amplifies their depression. This may be a result of increasing brain activity in certain areas and/or the omega-3 fatty acid contents altering neurotransmitter levels and efficiency. If you notice yourself becoming increasingly depressed after supplementation, it's probably a good idea to discontinue. Gas: Have you noticed an increase in flatulence after you started taking krill oil? Many people notice that it disrupts their digestion and can result in constipation, indigestion, and ultimately the passing of gas. This isn't the worst side effect, but may feel uncomfortable if it persists. Heartburn: Some people have complained about heartburn associated with krill oil supplementation. One suggested solution to avoid the side effect of heartburn is to take krill oil with a full meal. If the heartburn becomes difficult to deal with, try reducing your dose or discontinuing for awhile. Insomnia: The omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) within krill oil can significantly bolster energy levels and brain activity. Dopamine levels may increase and brain activity may become quicker â€" both of which may contribute to insomnia. If you've found it difficult to sleep at night due to racing thoughts before bed, it may be worth stopping the krill oil. Nausea: Feeling nauseous as a result of krill oil supplementation is a sign that you may have taken a rancid batch, an allergic reaction, or that you're unable to tolerate it. Nausea is generally a warning sign that a foreign substance is incompatible with your physiological homeostasis. Sleep disturbances: Some people notice a stimulating effect from supplementation of krill oil. This is likely a result of the omega-3 content, but the phospholipids and astaxanthin may also contribute to enhancing this effect. The increase in neurotransmitters and efficiency of neurotransmission can result in sleep difficulties such as insomnia, which stem from anxiety. Dizziness: If you become dizzy or experience vertigo from krill oil, it could be a bad batch, or it could be that you just don't tolerate it. This is another sign of an allergic reaction, but could also stem from the influx of omega-3 fatty acids. As the brain adapts to the increase in omega-3s, neurotransmission or neural pathways may become altered; making you dizzy

I've been suffering from knee pain for a while and have tried taking other things bought from Amazon such as the Move Free and placing a knee brace on the affected knee. Nothing has taken care of the pain nearly as good as taking these MegaReds. When I started taking the Move Frees I did notice some change, I could move my knee a little more comfortably for a couple of days and then after that the pain was still uncomfortable. My husband did notice his shoulder pain was almost gone with them, though, and continues to take them. Me on the other hand, had to try something different. I started taking these MegaReds and immediately by the second day I could feel the relief of my knee pain. I continued taking them for the last 10 days, more less, and I can tell you I have to move my knee in an awkward position before I can notice any discomfort , where before I had the pain 24 hrs a day. Plus, I can feel myself thinking a little more clearly and not having such a hard time trying to remember stuff, as I used to before. I definitely recommend you giving these a try. ðŸ'

I don't usually write reviews, but this really works! I suffer with dry eyes, which is particularly noticeable if I awake from sleep. I didn't really pay attention until now, but I've had a remarkable reduction in the pain and itchiness since I've started taking the krill oil. Tried black currant seed oil for this problem for months, but it does little good. I really do recommend this for dry eye sufferers. Rarely do we see the benefits of supplements, but with this you do

I think I've purchased something like 15 bottles or more of MegaRed on Amazon (ranging from 350 mg to 500 mg). I used to buy it in my local stores but I've found it's much more expensive there. Use the "subscribe & save" option and you'll save yourself some money. Just keep an eye of the current price. It's usually around 20 bucks for 130 of the 350 mg softgels. I've seen it jump to 40 bucks or more at times in recent months. I generally take around 1000 mg daily so that equates to 3 of the 350 mg softgels or 2 of the 500 mg softgels. Both work just as good. I take them to support my heart health, among other things. Since I don't consume much fish at all, I feel this is the next best thing. As promised, they have no fishy aftertaste and I do not burp a fish taste or anything like that throughout the day. I have acid reflux also so you'd think that if anyone would taste a fishy aftertaste or burp then it would be me. The softgels themselves have a hint of a kind of vanilla scent which is pleasing to me. Hope this helps and have a great day! :

I usually buy fish oil in liquid form, either Carlson's or Nordic Naturals. There is really nothing wrong with this Krill oil that I can tell but the per milligram of Omega 3 cost is five times the cost of a good quality fish oil. Is it really worth it? They say that a study showed that with Krill you only need 2/3 as much because it's more bioavailable. If I factor that in, then it's still 3.6 times more expensive than a quality fish oil. Maybe it wouldn't seem so bad if I were comparing capsules to capsules but there is no krill oil liquid available on Amazon. Oil in a bottle is simply more efficient as far as milligrams of Omega 3 per dollar and it's easy to take. The nasty fish taste is a myth with quality fresh fish oils. With a cheap department store fish oil capsule, yes. What about Astaxanthin? This supplement has 17mcg. That's a negligible trace amount. Buy a good astaxanthin supplement with 12mg or more. I'll be staying with the fish oil

It asked me to rate this product on flavor and pain relief. Really? I'm giving this stuff 5 stars because my doctor cited this brand when telling me that I needed Krill Oil. He stated that I needed to take only this brand. He recommended it for blood pressure problems. Actually, my blood pressure would be a lot better if Amazon ran the world. Those running it right now obviously do not have Amazon's experience

I bought these pills because I heard fish oil is best for joint/tissue discomfort. I have a torn rotator cuff that I refuse to get surgery on but it seems like the pain multiplies for each year that I let it go untreated. I hate surgeries and have had friends who have had surgery on their rotator cuff only to find out that it didn't work and the pain is worse. So yeah no surgery for me and I'm also hesitant to get steroid shots for the pain. As per custom when I am baffled or need more info then I go to Google. I read up a lot about my torn rotator cuff and found out that fish oil was a good option and that Krill was even more beneficial. The next step was to order from Amazon. I have taken fish oil supplements in the past but like other customers have noted that they are huge and hard to swallow and they leave a fishy after taste. After reading many many reviews I decided to purchase this brand of Krill softgels. I have been taking these tablets for over a month and they work. Yes, at almost $40 a bottle it MAY appear that this is pricier than most but it is NOT considering that you have almost a 4 month supply. The pills are tiny in comparison to other fish oils and YES they smell like vanilla. They are easy to swallow and there is no aftertaste. I was kind of nervous taking these because after a week my symptoms were still there. I said to myself “be patient, you can't expect a miracle overnight” but the problem was that yes... I was expecting this to work fast. After a few good talks with myself I decided to give these pills a chance. In other words I would finish the bottle before posting a review. Funny thing though, about 5 weeks after taking these pills I noticed that the constant pain in my cuff has lessened to almost nothing. I know that these pills are not the cure but I really wanted something to lessen the pain and it did. Ironically I experienced more pain during my sleep because I throw my arms above my head when I sleep. I also move a lot in my sleep. So I felt pain in my right shoulder cuff and lots of soreness during the day as well. As I stated earlier these soft gels are not a cure but they are a good preventative measure and they have lessen my daily pain so yeah I love them