Krill Oil - what you need to know
Molecular form of the fat molecule – triglyceride vs. phospholipid
Astaxanthin
Choline
Contaminants / Pollutants
What about the “fishy burping”?
Cost - price per mg of EPA+DHA
How much EPA + DHA do you need per day?
Summary
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