Neptune Krill Oil (NKO®) — 1,000 mg Softgels, 60 ct — Supports Triglycerides, Joint, Eye & Cognitive Health*
LifeSource Vitamins Neptune Krill Oil provides 1,000 mg of Antarctic krill oil (NKO®) per serving, supplying omega-3 EPA & DHA predominantly in phospholipid form plus naturally occurring astaxanthin. NKO® is produced by Aker BioMarine; their Antarctic krill fishery is MSC-certified for sustainability. Made in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party tested for identity, potency, and purity.* Non-GMO and gluten-free.*
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Helps lower fasting triglycerides (borderline-high/high) — 12-week RCT in adults with TG 150–499 mg/dL showed significant reductions.
NIH/PubMed — Ulven SM, 2014
✓ Supports lipid management — Meta-analysis reported significant triglyceride reductions vs control.
NIH/PubMed — Cicero AFG, 2020
✓ Supports endothelial function (type 2 diabetes) — RCT noted improvements in vascular function and HDL signals.
NIH/PubMed — Lobraico JM, 2015
✓ Helps knee comfort in osteoarthritis — 6-month RCT showed modest improvements in pain and function.
NIH/PubMed — Kuszewski JC, 2022
✓ Relieves dry eye symptoms — Trial showed improvements in dry eye disease measures with krill-oil omega-3s.
NIH/PubMed — Deinema LA, 2017
✓ Supports cognitive function (older adults) — Working-memory measures improved vs sardine oil.
NIH/PMC — Konagai C, 2013
✓ Supports cognitive measures in adolescents — 1-year trial evaluated attention/memory outcomes.
NIH/PubMed — Van der Wurff ISM, 2019
✓ Helps with PMS symptom relief — NKO® reduced dysmenorrhea and emotional PMS vs fish oil.
NIH/PubMed — Sampalis F, 2003
✓ Supports omega-3 bioavailability — Phospholipid EPA/DHA enhanced plasma/RBC incorporation.
NIH/PMC — Schuchardt JP, 2015
✓ Supports very high triglyceride management — Krill-derived omega-3s lowered TG in severe hypertriglyceridemia contexts.
NIH/PubMed — Skulas-Ray AC, 2022
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Lipid management overview — Reviews discuss TG and lipid outcomes; more CVD endpoints needed.
NIH/PubMed — Cicero AFG, 2023
✓ Dry eye meta-signals — Omega-3s show symptom benefits in subsets; heterogeneity noted.
NIH/PMC — Bhargava R, 2023
✓ Knee OA (mixed findings) — 24-week RCT reported no superiority vs placebo for knee pain.
NIH/PubMed — Kuszewski JC, 2024
✓ Lipidomic partitioning — Distinct plasma lipidomic profiles vs fish oil.
NIH/PubMed — Ramprasath VR, 2020
✓ Comparative TG-lowering — Krill PL vs ethyl esters explored TG/inflammation markers.
NIH/PMC — Ulven SM, 2016
✓ CVD risk overview — Narrative review on omega-3 index and lipids.
NIH/PMC — Ulven SM, 2014
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Supports lipid management — Meta-analysis of krill oil on triglycerides and lipids (university-affiliated research).
NIH/PubMed — Cicero AFG, 2020
✓ Supports cognitive function (older adults) — Krill oil improved working memory vs sardine oil (academic trial).
NIH/PMC — Konagai C, 2013
✓ Supports omega-3 bioavailability — Phospholipid form enhances incorporation into plasma and RBCs (university study).
NIH/PMC — Schuchardt JP, 2015
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Supports triglyceride and lipid health — Krill oil phospholipid omega-3s show benefits in lipid profiles and inflammation markers.
NIH/ODS — Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet
✓ Supports joint and eye health — Omega-3s from krill oil contribute to joint comfort and dry eye symptom relief in reviews.
Review Evidence
✓ Supports cognitive and brain health — Phospholipid omega-3s show promise for cognitive measures in various populations.
NIH/PubMed — Van der Wurff ISM, 2019
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
- Neptune Krill Oil (NKO®) — Antarctic krill oil delivering EPA & DHA predominantly in phospholipid form plus astaxanthin. (NIH/PMC — Schuchardt JP, 2015)
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Helps lower fasting triglycerides*
- Supports endothelial function & HDL in T2D*
- May ease mild–moderate knee OA symptoms*
- Supports dry eye comfort & tear stability*
- Phospholipid-bound EPA/DHA plus astaxanthin*
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3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency
Suggested Use
See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
- Serving Size — 2 softgels (1,000 mg krill oil)
- Servings Per Container — 30
- Ingredient Source — NKO® (Aker BioMarine Antarctic krill)
- Form — Softgel
- Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free*
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Neptune Krill Oil (NKO®) — 1,000 mg supports triglyceride management, joint comfort, dry eye relief & cognitive health. Non-GMO, 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
