Krill Oil

[chiredhead]

Is Krill Oil ok to use while breastfeeding? Here are the supplement facts:

Calories 10
Calories from Fat 10
Total Fat 1 g 2%
Krill oil (shellfish)
providing 1000 mg *
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 240 mg *
EPA 120 mg *
DHA 70 mg *
Phospholipids 400 mg *
Astaxanthin 0.075 mg *

[admin-james]

Hi, thanks for your post.

The individual components are likely to be compatible with breastfeeding, although no direct studies have been done in breastfeeding women. Here is a statement from the FDA regarding krill oil:

"Based on the information provided by [the manufacturer], and other information available to FDA, the agency has no questions at this time regarding [the manufacturer]'s conclusion that krill oil is [generally regarded as safe] under the intended conditions of use. The agency has not, however, made its own determination regarding the [generally regarded as safe] status of the subject use of krill oil. As always, it is the continuing responsibility of [the manufacturer] to ensure that food ingredients that the firm markets are safe, and are otherwise in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements."

Please call us at the InfantRisk Center if this has not completely answered your question.*(806)352-2519

-James Abbey, MD

[CharlesMartell]

Thanks for sharing the supplements facts of krill oil here, it would be very helpful now to find its benefits. It is a pure oil of antarctic which is rich in DHA and EPA Omega 3 fatty acids. It is good to take it at the time breast feeding.