Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia
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- In this report, the authors offer guidance for the use of omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA at pharmacologic doses for reducing triglyceride levels. In patients with very high triglycerides at doses of 4 g per day, EPA+DHA reduce triglycerides by 30% or more. In reducing triglycerides only, EPA+DHA and EPA alone provided similar results. The use of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by up to 25%.
- Based on current and upcoming research, the authors concluded that prescription omega-3 fatty acid combinations provide a safe an effective treatment for hypertriglyceridemia.
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