Antarctic Krill oil capsules - 500mg:\n \nKrill oil comes from krill - tiny shrimp-like creatures that live in very cold ocean waters.\n\nKrill oil contains two types of omega-3 fatty acid: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). \n\nEPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart (with a daily intake of 250mg).\nDHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure (with a daily intake of 3g of EPA and DHA).*\nDHA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels (with a daily intake of 2g of DHA and when taken in combination with EPA).*\nDHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function (with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA).\nDHA contributes to maintenance of normal vision (with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA).\n\n*Users should not exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5g of EPA and DHA combined.\n\nKrill oil also contains astaxanthin, as well as phospholipids. \n\nAstaxanthin is a pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink/red colour of krill.\n\nPhospholipids are a type of large group of organic compounds called “lipids” (naturally-occurring molecules). Phospholipids are a major component of all cell membranes. \n \nUnlike some fish oil capsules, with Antarctic krill oil there is no fishy after-taste!