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COPYRIGHT 2005 International Medical News Group
COLORADO SPRINGS -- Omega-3 fatty acid capsules are an excellent alternative to traditional fibrates or niacin for triglyceride lowering, John A. Merenich, M.D., said at a meeting of the Colorado chapter of the American College of Physicians.
"I am a huge advocate of the omega-3 fatty acids. If you haven't been using them, you've really got to try it," asserted Dr. Merenich, an endocrinologist who directs population-management programs for Colorado Kaiser Permanente in Denver.
The American Heart Association recommends consumption of at least 1 g/day of the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to reduce...
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