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Old 07-11-2008, 08:13 PM
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Default Re: statin alternative?

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Originally Posted by MacDonnell View Post
HAN, are you certain that fish oil lowers cholesterol? Many say that it definitely does lower triglycerides, but has no effect on cholesterol.
In fact, there are several studies showing that fish oil can increase LDL by as much as 20%. I take it and it keeps triglycerides rock bottom low, but the only thing that has actually lowered LDL is diet and exercise.
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