Frequently Asked Questions (Click each question for the answer)
What is in MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil?
What does MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil do?
How is MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil different from fish oil?
Does MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil have health benefits in addition to supporting cardiovascular health?
Why are the antioxidants in MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil so important?
How many softgels of MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil should I take each day?
With MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil, should I expect to have unpleasant aftertaste or burp-back like I may get from fish oil supplements?
Does MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil contain harmful levels of toxins or heavy metals?
Should I consult my physician about taking MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil?
Is krill an abundant and sustainable resource?
Yes. Krill is one of earth's most abundant and sustainable organisms. The harvest of krill is well below conservative international catch guidelines. Because MegaRed® only sources krill from fisheries with sustainable harvesting practices in the Antarctic where krill is most abundant, MegaRed® helps the ecosystem maintain a healthy, sustainable krill population.
Aker BioMarine harvests krill and provides the krill oil used in Schiff Nutrition MegaRed. From the beginning, Aker BioMarine has been participating in worldwide efforts to ensure sustainability of krill and all Antarctic life dependent on krill. After years of careful scrutiny and open debate by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aker BioMarine krill harvesting has been granted a Certificate for Environmental Sustainability. That means Aker BioMarine responsibly harvests krill without detriment to the Antarctic ecosystem, and will continue to do so. Furthermore, MSC is an independent organization with the best interests of Antarctic life as its goal. MSC is accountable to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the ultimate worldwide authority on sustainable and realistic farming and harvesting of foods from a global perspective.
MSC certification means that Aker BioMarine krill harvesting is 100% overseen by independent groups to ensure they follow the guidelines and promises for sustainability. Not only is Aker BioMarine harvesting sustainable, it also protects all the species in the Antarctic from depletion. MSC Certification is a lengthy, thorough and difficult process, and ensures beyond doubt that the best practices are identified and followed and enforced. Aker BioMarine is the only krill harvester to attempt MSC Certification, and receiving MSC Certification is an endorsement of eco-friendly practices. Aker BioMarine is to be commended for seeking MSC Certification. Consumers can be assured that Schiff MegaRed is the most environmentally friendly krill oil available.
Aker BioMarine harvests krill and provides the krill oil used in Schiff Nutrition MegaRed. From the beginning, Aker BioMarine has been participating in worldwide efforts to ensure sustainability of krill and all Antarctic life dependent on krill. After years of careful scrutiny and open debate by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aker BioMarine krill harvesting has been granted a Certificate for Environmental Sustainability. That means Aker BioMarine responsibly harvests krill without detriment to the Antarctic ecosystem, and will continue to do so. Furthermore, MSC is an independent organization with the best interests of Antarctic life as its goal. MSC is accountable to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the ultimate worldwide authority on sustainable and realistic farming and harvesting of foods from a global perspective.
MSC certification means that Aker BioMarine krill harvesting is 100% overseen by independent groups to ensure they follow the guidelines and promises for sustainability. Not only is Aker BioMarine harvesting sustainable, it also protects all the species in the Antarctic from depletion. MSC Certification is a lengthy, thorough and difficult process, and ensures beyond doubt that the best practices are identified and followed and enforced. Aker BioMarine is the only krill harvester to attempt MSC Certification, and receiving MSC Certification is an endorsement of eco-friendly practices. Aker BioMarine is to be commended for seeking MSC Certification. Consumers can be assured that Schiff MegaRed is the most environmentally friendly krill oil available.
