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Old 07-12-2008, 01:42 PM
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Default Re: statin alternative?

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Originally Posted by hardasnails1973 View Post
Thats why I suggest moderation with anything 1 tsp a day will not hurt, but one should also have hormones evaluated which can cause lipid imbalnaces. I have read people taking up to 30 grams of fish oils a day which is absurb !! Again moderation is the key. Why not use natural sources in the first place. I had a guy that cholesterol was over 300 and got it down but lifestyle changes and exercise, few supplementation to 168 in 4 months Dr's jaw dropped like a rock.


My doc's recommendation is to get 3.0 grams of omega-3's daily - in other words, about 2 tsps of fish oil.
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