Antarctic Krill Oil
by Purity Labs · softgel capsule · 60 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC X000OKDJD7
- DSLD label 313927
- Serving 2 softgels
- 30 servings
Antarctic Krill Oil by Purity Labs lists 8 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 2 softgels, such as 2,000 mg of krill oil, 240 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, 120 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid and 80 mg of docosahexaenoic acid. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 20, 2024.
What is in Antarctic Krill Oil?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 softgels. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krill Oil | 2,000 mg | Higher than 96% of 320 products listing krill oil (median 1 g). | |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 240 mg | Higher than 54% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 120 mg | 75% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 80 mg | 83% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). | |
| Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 80 mg | 60% of 421 products listing omega-6 give more (median 140 mg). | |
| Total Omega | 360 mg | ||
| Phospholipids | 400 mg | ||
| Astaxanthin | 800 mcg | 53% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Beta-Caroteneas Vitamin A | 24 IU | 4% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin A, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 313927 (entered June 20, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 2 g of krill oil is higher than 96% of the 320 krill oil products that print an amount; 3 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Krill Oil 1200 mgMountain Meadow Herbs same ingredients
- Krill Oil 500 mgBronson Laboratories 7 shared, 93% alike
- Krill Oil 1000 mgMountain Meadow Herbs 6 shared, 92% alike
- PhosphOmega Krill Oil 1000 mgWonder Laboratories 6 shared, 86% alike
- Antarctic Krill OilNativePath 7 shared, 83% alike
- Krill OilMountain Meadow Herbs · off the market 6 shared, 81% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take two (2) softgels daily with an 8 oz. glass of water, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
- Warnings
- Warning: Do not exceed recommended dose. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
- If you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, taking any medications, have any known medical conditions, or have an allergy to shellfish, consult a physician before use.
- If you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, taking any medications, have any known medical conditions, or have an allergy to shellfish, consult a physician before use. Keep out of reach of children.
- Contains: Crustaceans shellfish (krill)
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No preservatives or artificial colors. Free of trans-fats, sugar, lactose, soy, sodium, and magnesium stearate. Gluten & GMO-free.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 313927.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Krill Oil, Gelatin, Glycerol, Water.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Friend Of The Sea MSO Freshness Guaranteed Multi stage oil extraction GMP Certified Facility Manufactured in the USA 365 day money back 100% guaranteed 3rd party verified.
How many labels does Antarctic Krill Oil have?
2 labels are on file under this name since December 18, 2021: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 313927 (current) Entered June 20, 2024 · on the market · 60 softgels · UPC X000OKDJD7
- Label 257093 Entered December 18, 2021 · off the market May 11, 2023 · 60 softgels · UPC X000OKDJD7
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Purity Labs (distributor), Costa Mesa, CA. All Purity Labs products.