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i take lipitor 10mg for cholestrol and zestril10mg and tenormin 25mg at present my bp is 120/80 and

faridah
06/20/09
faridah
Topics:Cholesterol

my present reading is as follows total cholesterol 163, hdl 42 ldl 92 can i take salmon fish oil and how much

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Hi Faridah,

 

Yes, you can take salmon fish oil to promote heart health.  I recommend discussing all supplements with your physician and making sure you do not have potential for any drug-nutrient interactions.  Check out the following post to learn how much you should supplement.


Omega 3's: How Much to Lower Cholesterol?

 

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Lisa Nelson RD

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