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Fish Oil Helps Control Triglycerides
Newspaper Columns, Herb & Home Remedy Q&A
August 23, 2007
Q. Last year, my triglyceride level was 300. I took no medication (except for a baby aspirin daily), but I did start taking fish oil capsules. I also added nuts and seeds to my diet.
This year when I saw my doctor, my triglyceride level was down to 56. He was amazed, and told me to keep doing what I was doing. A. Fish oil can be very effective at lowering triglycerides (
Pharmacotherapy, May, 2007). Over the last several years, it has become evident that high triglycerides increase the risk of heart disease. Congratulations on lowering yours!
Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist. Teresa Graedon holds a doctorate in medical anthropology and is a nutrition expert. Their syndicated radio show can be heard on public radio. In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers. Write to them in care of this newspaper or e-mail them via their Web site: www.PeoplesPharmacy.org.
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