High Cholesterol and Fish Oil WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on High Cholesterol and Fish Oil
Fish oil supplements containing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have shown positive results in reducing high cholesterol in clinical studies.1 Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acid and has been effective in lowering triglyceride levels and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.2 It is available as a food supplement and by prescription; consult a health care professional prior to administration of fish oil.3
Fast Facts:
- Statins are the primary treatment option for patients with high cholesterol.4
- A clinical study resulted in the same effectiveness of reducing cholesterol levels with statin use and an alternative combination approach of fish oil, red yeast rice, and lifestyle changes of diet and exercise.4
- Although fish oil lowers triglycerides, it may raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - the "bad" cholesterol.5
- Nausea, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and aftertaste are common side effects while taking fish oil.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ HealthCastle: Fish Oil Supplements and Cholesterol: Heart Association Recommends Fish Oil Supplements
- ↑ DrWeil.com: Controlling High Cholesterol - Take Fish Oil
- ↑ About.com: Fish Oil, Fish Consumption, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 WebMD: Fish Oil, Red Yeast Rice Cut Cholesterol
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 UpToDate: High Cholesterol Treatment Options: Nutritional Supplements - Fish Oil
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Fish Oil and High Cholesterol, Fish Oil Supplements and High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol and Fish Oil Supplements
- Last update: Jul. 13, 2009
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