{"id":104600,"date":"2016-11-24T07:11:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-24T12:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=104600"},"modified":"2017-06-07T06:38:01","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T11:38:01","slug":"viva-labs-krill-oil-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/viva-labs-krill-oil-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Viva Labs Krill Oil Review: Don\u2019t Buy Before You Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong>is an omega 3 supplement that is designed to improve cardiovascular and joint health. According to their website <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil<\/strong> helps lubricate joints, increases flexibility, and reduces the pain associated with inflammation. Their advertisements also say that it increases energy levels, skin health, and immune functionality.<\/p>\n<p>Our experts recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Flexitrinol<\/a> as the most effective joint health supplement currently on the market. Their blend of ingredients naturally stimulates the body\u2019s joint defense system by improving collagen production and synovial fluid health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Click here to learn more about the benefits of Flexitrinol for the body\u2019s connective tissues.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-20\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\" class=\"btn orange\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Top Rated joint health supplements of 2026<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n\n<h5><strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-108288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-labs-krill-oil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-labs-krill-oil.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-labs-krill-oil-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-labs-krill-oil-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong>doesn\u2019t choose to make their ingredients list available online, however they do mention several of their active ingredients including:<\/p>\n<table width=\"625\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>Krill Oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"306\"><strong>EPA &amp; DHA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>Astaxanthin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"306\"><strong>Phospholipids<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Krill Oil: <\/strong>Krill are a shrimp-like animal found in the far northern seas near Norway and Antarctica. Their oil is thought to carry even more omega 3 fatty acids than most fish-derived oils and has shown benefits for the cardio-vascular system, endocrine system, and joint health. Krill oil is considered possibly safe for human consumption, however some side effects may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bad breath<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Nausea<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Loose stools<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Heartburn<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Odd body odor<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>EPA and DHA:<\/strong> Two forms of omega 3 fatty acids found in krill and many fish oils. Omega 3 fatty acids are useful to a number of the body\u2019s processes including blood sugar and triglyceride regulation, mental function, and joint lubrication. There are no known side effects associated with EPA or DHA, however individuals with fish or shellfish allergies may experience a negative reaction to it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Astaxanthin:<\/strong> A naturally occurring carotenoid that is found in seafood and certain kinds of algae. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant used to fight Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Parkinson\u2019s, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. It has no known side effects, however there is very little clinical data surrounding astaxanthan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phospholipids: <\/strong>Essential fats also known as lecithin. Phospholipids help with liver, gallbladder, and brain function and have shown to have some applications in the fight against Alzheimer\u2019s disease and age-related dementia. Lecithin is safe for most human consumption, however some people experience side effects like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Abdominal pain<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Nausea<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Chronic flatulence<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Diarrhea<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108464 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-crill-oil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-crill-oil.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-crill-oil-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-crill-oil-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Given the nature of most supplements derived from seafood oils, it is probable that there is some form of preservative in <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong>pills, however they do not mention it or any other supplemental ingredients on their website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Our panel of experts has created a list of the top joint health supplements on the market that can be seen by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil Quality of Ingredients<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-108465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-crill-oil-v.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-crill-oil-v.jpg 667w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/viva-crill-oil-v-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Omega 3 fatty acids are an intrinsic part of a number of important bodily functions and our nutritional experts approve of their usage in nutritional supplements. They have shown some applications for joint health, including acting as a mild anti-inflammatory and helping to lubricate joints.<\/p>\n<p>Omega 3\u2019s do not do anything to actually improve the health of the joints themselves; they do not contribute to collagen production, cartilage health, bone health, or ligament support. Our panel of nutritional experts recommends that patients that are specifically taking <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil<\/strong> for joint health also take a secondary supplement that includes ingredients that are more directly formulated for supporting connective tissue health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Follow this link for a list of the safest and most effective joint health supplements on the market.<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Price and Quality of Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>There are a number of pricing options available for <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil<\/strong>. A general breakdown is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>1 60-count bottle of krill oil capsules: $29.95<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>4 60-count bottles of krill oil capsules: $89.95<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>6 60-count bottle of krill oil capsules: $119.80<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is about average price for a joint health supplement, however given that our panel of experts recommend that anyone taking <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil<\/strong> also take a secondary supplement as well they end up being fairly expensive. In general it is more efficient to try and find one pill that provides broad-spectrum joint support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Click here to see our experts\u2019 list of the top over-the-counter supplements for flexibility, mobility, and overall joint health.<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Business of Viva Labs Krill Oil<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Viva Labs is the company that manufactures <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil<\/strong>. They are commercial health and wellness products distributors and they list their contact information as:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number: <\/strong>(800) 921-8482<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>616 Corporate Way, Suite 2 3024<\/p>\n<p>Valley Cottage, NY 10989<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong>customercare@vivalabs.com<\/p>\n<p>Viva Labs has been the target of multiple class action lawsuits recently challenging the accuracy of their advertising. The lawsuits claim that Viva Labs does not have the scientific basis to make the health and wellness claims that they have been using to market their products. Both lawsuits are currently active as of the date of this review\u2019s publication.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Our panel of experts has listed the most effective joint supplements available to consumers without a prescription; click here to see it.<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Customer Opinions of Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>A quick look into the online reviews of <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil<\/strong> returns literally hundreds of negative reports. There are a number of reasons that people have given for their bad experiences, and these reviews contain some commonly repeated themes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201c100% pure? Yeah, right, I broke out as soon as I started taking these and had to throw them out.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThis product is gross \u2013 it made my breath and skin stink, and the capsules broke all the time so I constantly got slimy fish oil everywhere.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cNot only did this product do nothing for my joints, it also made me smell like fish all day and I had really gross tasting burps.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most common complaints were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Ineffectiveness of product<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Fishy breath<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Body odor<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Broken capsules<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Digestive issues<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Flatulence<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of these complaints, such as fishy breath and body odor, will be a problem with any fish oil product. Others, such as the frequency of broken and leaking capsules, seem to be specific to this manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Follow this link to see the list of the best joint health supplements for mobility, flexibility and ease of motion.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-28\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\">\t\t\t<h5 class=\"additional-r\"><strong>How Does\r\n                  Viva Labs Krill Oil                  Compare?<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n                <div class=\"comp-table-mk\">\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"header-tr\">\r\n                      <li> Product Name <\/li>\r\n                      <li> User Rating <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Good Company Reputation <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Quality Ingredients  <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Money Back Guarantee <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <ul class=\"gr-tr main-s\">\r\n                    <li class=\"v-mk\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flexitrinol <br \/>\r\n                      <small>(Editor\u2019s Choice)<\/small><\/a> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <strong>97\/100<\/strong> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896 mk-159\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk1\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/joint-juice-review-dont-buy-before-you-read-this\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joint Juice<\/a>\r\n                        <\/td>\r\n                      <li> 92\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk2\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/tri-flex-gnc-dont-buy-before-you-read-this\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tri-Flex<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 82\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk3\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/omega-xl-review-dont-buy-before-you-read-this\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Omega XL<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 69\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"last-m\">\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        Viva Labs Krill Oil                      <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        37\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h5><strong>Conclusion &#8211; Does Viva Labs Krill Oil Work?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>After analyzing the ingredients, results, and online reviews of <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong>our experts have concluded that consumers will possibly experience a slight reduction in joint pain and may see an increase in overall wellness.<\/p>\n<p>It seems unlikely that <strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong>will provide much help to those looking to improve joint health specifically, as there are few ingredients in their capsules that affect the main components of our connective system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viva Labs Krill Oil <\/strong>is likely healthy for most consumers, though there is an allergy and sensitivity risk associated with it. The manufacturing of their pills seems to be somewhat shoddy, given the frequency of the complaints about broken capsules.<\/p>\n<p>Our experts recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Flexitrinol<\/a> as a joint health supplement. Its proprietary blend actually stimulates the production of collagen and synovial fluid, leading to long-term structural support. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Click here to see a breakdown of Flexitrinol\u2019s ingredients and to learn more about their product.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0What is it? Viva Labs Krill Oil is an omega 3 supplement that is designed to improve cardiovascular and joint health. According to their website Viva Labs Krill Oil helps lubricate joints, increases flexibility, and reduces the pain associated with &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/viva-labs-krill-oil-review\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":104601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10917],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-joint-pain-supplements"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104600"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104600\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110329,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104600\/revisions\/110329"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}