Saturday, February 11, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "Fish Oil"

Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician

Calamarine: Another Option for Omega 3s

The benefits of omega 3's for reducing heart disease risk are great. Some benefits omega 3's have been linked to improvement in arrhythmias, blood pressure, lipoprotein(a) levels, arterial inflammation, HDL cholesterol, and endothelial function.   Types of Omega 3's   There are different types of omega 3 fatty acids, such as DHA... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

Does Fish Oil Raise Cholesterol?

Katie had an LDL of 87 mg/dl, HDL of 48 mg/dl, triglycerides of 201 mg/dl. By conventional standards, not too bad. Reading about the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, Katie added fish oil. With the preparation she bought, 4000 mg per day provided 1200 mg the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Three months later her LDL was 118 mg/dl,... Read moreChevron