Below, we break down what the research does—and doesn’t—say about the benefits of the most popular supplements for lowering cholesterol.
Fish oil
What it is: A combination of two heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DPA.
The evidence: In clinical trials using relatively high doses (3 grams or more), fish oil has been shown to lower triglyceride levels—the third component of your total cholesterol number—by around 10% to 30%. (The higher your triglyceride levels, the more effective it is.) But fish oil doesn’t lower LDL; it actually tends to cause a slight rise in LDL.
The bottom line: Fish oil lowers triglycerides, which have been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. For most people lowering LDL is more important, however.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306863_5,00.html
Fish oil
What it is: A combination of two heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DPA.
The evidence: In clinical trials using relatively high doses (3 grams or more), fish oil has been shown to lower triglyceride levels—the third component of your total cholesterol number—by around 10% to 30%. (The higher your triglyceride levels, the more effective it is.) But fish oil doesn’t lower LDL; it actually tends to cause a slight rise in LDL.
The bottom line: Fish oil lowers triglycerides, which have been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. For most people lowering LDL is more important, however.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306863_5,00.html
http://bionutritionalresearch.olhblogspace.com
http://back2basicnutrition.com/
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