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Fish oil helps lower cholesterol but i read that its not good for itp patients like me. what supplement can i take to lower my cholesterol?
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Possible: Red yeast rice contains statin similar to what you may find in many cholesterol lowering drugs but the dose is uneven. Getting to close to normal weight may help. Unfortunately aside from drugs, there is no truly highly effective supplement.
Answered 10/22/2014
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Talk with you doctor: Fish oil may be OK for you even though it has mild anti platelet effects. This will depend on the details of your condition. Follow up with your doctor to discuss this and potential alternatives based on your history.
Answered 2/21/2015
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