Over 7 years ago began have heart problems, after numerous placements/replacements of stents, ended up having open heart surgery (@ 5 yrs ago). I started off on lipitor (@ 6 yrs ago), a new dr switched me to vytorin (@ a year ago). Due to cost & finances, I haven't taken any medication for my cholesterol. Would taking an Omega-3 supplement help me, in anyway?
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Q: does omega 3 reduce bad cholesterol in the same way scripts (i.e.lipitor, vytorin, etc.) do
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9/24/08 4:58pm
Hi Deborah,
No, omega 3's do not work in the same way as cholesterol lowering meds. Supplementing omega 3 fatty acids is beneficial because it improves the balance of omega 3 fatty acids in our diet to the omega 6 fatty acids. High omega 6 fatty acid intake is linked to inflammatory issues/heart disease.
You'll gain a clear understanding of omega 3's and how they can help reduce heart disease risk by reading the follow three articles:
Top 5 Omega 3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
Omega 3's - How much to lower cholesterol?
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
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