Do you have any information concerning the effectiveness of krill oil vs. fish oil for reducing LDL and increasing HDL?
1/19/09 10:54pm
Hi Flbwhite,
The DHA and EPA (omega 3 fatty acids) contained in fish oil is very beneficial to heart health. Here are a few of the benefits:
• Decreases lipoprotein A and triglycerides (blood fat)
• Reduces blood pressure
• Increases HDL (good) cholesterol
Krill oil is a type of fish oil. Here are three articles where you can learn more about using fish oil (omega 3's) to reduce heart disease risk and lower cholesterol levels.
Omega 3's: How Much to Lower Cholesterol?
Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
Get a Grip on Fatty Acids
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
Lower Cholesterol Naturally
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