Astaxanthin Supplement Antioxidant Properties Aftertaste Reviews Summary

Effectiveness

Pros:

• "I have noticed a wonderful reduction of pain in my hands."
• "Krill extracts seem to have beneficial effects on joint health according to the literature I found."
• "Within 3 days I noticed that all my arthritis type aches and pains were almost totally gone."
• "After 2 weeks of taking the KRILL oil pills I have noticed that I urinate frequently and swelling in my ankles has reduced."
• "I am able to recall information very rapidly these days."
• "The second, and far greater thing I have experienced is a complete disappearance of angina pain, regardless of how much physical activity I engage in."
• "I have been taking this brand for about 4 years."

Cons:

• "Physician determined it was an allergic reaction and told me my body was rejecting the Krill adding, 'In all likelihood the Indigestion was the first clue.'"
• "Tried Viva Naturals Krill Oil for two weeks and developed irritated urethra with a burning sensation when urinating."
• "Very disappointed to see tilapia and basa are listed in the ingredients."
• "This may be a good product, but the advertising is misleading! It says 'Highest Levels of Omega-3s in the Industry, 1250mg/serving'. That is not accurate."
• "I started taking this Krill oil, as directed on the package, and with the first day, I got bad heartburn or acid reflux, not sure which."
• "After a week or so of swallowing two Krill Oil capsules daily, indigestion became a new and constant companion."
• "Took one anyway--REALLY bad idea--and became profoundly ill with explosive diarrhea."

Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "I can say that this product is superior in taste (actually, lack of taste) and digestibility (I have had no digestion problems)."
• "There were zero 'fishy-burps' or odor."
• "NO fishy taste in your throat after taking!! So far so good when it comes to efficacy."
• "The first thing I noticed was that there were no 'fishy' smelling or tasting burps once the capsule had dissolved in my stomach."
• "Big plus, no fishy taste like the fish oil pills."
• "Great product! No fishy taste, easy to swallow, no added ingredients, very clean."
• "There isn't the horrible taste or smell that most have and I had no issues with digestion or feeling sick."

Cons:

• "Freshness - rancid oil nauseates me, which is why I can't use brands like Garden of Life, Nutrigold or NOW for oils."
• "This is the very first time the krill oil seeped out of the capsules to befoul the entire bottle."
• "Bottle seal was intact but capsules were coated with thick sticky oil and smelled like a month old whale carcass."
• "Two days use left me burping with a garlic taste."
• "When I opened my latest bottle, several of the capsules were leaking Krill oil."
• "I tried Nutrigold krill oil but the oil came quite rancid and now I'm returning it."
• "This has to be the most god awful purchase I've made through Amazon."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "These folks sell the good stuff the cheapest I have been able to find...and I looked hard."
• "As to its price, I'd say it's really affordable comparing to other alike products."
• "You can't get Omega-3 Krill Oil any less expensive per units delivered that I've found."
• "It's a great value for the cost for sure."
• "Out of all the krill oil listed on amazon, this one seemed the best quality for the best price."
• "An added benefit is that if you buy 3, you get 1 bottle free!"
• "Although Viva Labs price is the best, I hope the prices will come down as more people use it so that it would be as affordable as Fish Oil."

Cons:

• "I'm not going to consume 4 capsules to get the proper level of DHA, at the price of this product."
• "That said, the daily dose is two pills so the bottle is only a 30 day supply making it a lot pricier than other brands."
• "It's expensive, but not as expensive as heart surgery and hopefully will help extend his life by protecting it."
• "As far as price goes, it's expensive."
• "You have to take 2 a day, so, these are very expensive."
• "The issue I have is that in order to get the same amount of EPA/DHA I have to take 4 capsules of this product which makes it extremely expensive in comparison."
• "Krill oil supplements are quite a bit more expensive than regular fish oil."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "Before I bought it I emailed the company asking a few questions, they replied promptly and were very helpful!"
• "I had a shipping damage issue to the product when I ordered my first bottle of Krill Oil from Viva Labs, but after I contacted them they sent me a replacement bottle at no added expense to myself."
• "I am using Amazon auto ship and I don’t have to worry about shopping to buy them."
• "I recommend only after I benefit from it and it really works better than others."
• "I always google products which related directly to my health before I make a purchase and Krill Oil passed my exam."
• "I'm pleased to report that when I open the bottle it doesn't smell old and rancid, plus no fish burps, and no fishy aftertaste."
• "I believe the Viva krill oil has really helped me out. I have more energy and feel better overall after I added Viva to my regular vitamins."

Cons:

• "I am over 50 and because of layoffs I have not worked nine full years out of the last ten years so SSDI refuses to read the doctors letter of total disability."
• "I have another krill oil at home which is just as effective and gives you GPS coordinates for the krill catch for that batch BUT it is VERY smelly in the bottle."
• "I've noticed on several negative reviews that individuals have had breakage of capsules while in transit. I personally have not experienced this."
• "I have reviewed most of the ratings on Amazon and found that many seem to be advertisements for other brands of oil, and most of those are not from Amazon Verified Purchasers."
• "Wish I could keep taking them, they worked really well for about one week - then I began getting really bad headaches which went away after I stopped taking them."
• "When I started taking this krill oil, I felt a difference very quickly, my energy levels are higher, my mood is better."
• "Personally sick for 3 days until I could get the initial use out of my system."

Sustainability and Safety

Pros:

• "The krill oil is sustainably sourced from the Antarctic and it's free from heavy metals, PCBs, and other contaminants, making it a safe and healthy choice."
• "Krill oil is much safer than fish oil."
• "According to my physician, krill oil is far better than fish oil as a supplement for obtaining essential omega fatty acids."
• "Krill is also far more sustainable as a food source than is fish because it's the largest biomass in the world."
• "The caplique format is cool looking and totally odor free which I very much appreciate."
• "The quality of krill oil is superb, the best quality for your dollar, and Krill oil is safer and healthier then any other source of Omega-3s."
• "Also, it advertises no heavy metals which is the number 1 reason I chose this product."