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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

How does fish oil reduce triglycerides

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil possess the unique ability to reduce triglycerides.   There's no doubt that omega-3s do this quite effectively. After all, the FDA approved prescription fish oil, Lovaza®, to treat a condition called familial hypertriglyceridemia, a genetic condition in which very high triglyceride levels, typically 500... Read moreChevron
RJMROCKS
posted 08/14/2009, comments (2)

Test Results..What do they mean! I am confused.

My test results...8/14/09   TC ..150      TriG....  554   HDL...23     LDL...cannot be measured but in the past were >100.   A1C...  5.5    Glucose....  90   5ft 7in tall..   215lbs.   42yrs old. ... Read moreChevron
paymark64

paymark64

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Single, NYC, living w/ High Cholesterol, High BP, Diebetes, AIDS
posted 12/07/2008, comments (24)

Has anyone had Triglyceride numbers like mine? (1909) please help

NEED HELP!!!          How do i , as rapidly as possible, lower this scary number for my triglyceride levels at 1909.   I just got the numbers on Friday and as I was leaving my doctor said I should look out for symptoms of pancreatitis OVER THE WEEKEND!  Freaked me out, and i DID have a bad headache... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 04/25/2008, comments (3)

Omacar, meet Lovaza

In August 2007, I wrote a series of articles about high triglycerides and heart disease.  In summary, high triglycerides moderately increase your risk of heart disease.  A normal level is <150mg/dl and a high level is >200mg/dl.  Certain conditions such as obesity, low thyroid levels, and certain medications... Read moreChevron
dayside
posted 04/13/2008, comment (1)

31yro with high triglycerides

I recently had blood work done and was told that my triglycerides are at 405. I do drink, but eat well and exercise some. Should I be concerned? What can I do? Can I still drink alcohol? Please help. Email:  dquinlan1@hotmail.com
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