Most doctors measure total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C and triglycerides. But is Lp(a) contributing to heart disease? Why has it been ignored?
Fish oil supplements prevent fatal heart attacks, especially for people who don't eat much fish. However, they can also increase AFib.
An analysis of more than 150 studies found that most supplements don't prevent heart problems. The exception? Folic acid alone or in B-complex vitamin pills.