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Is it ok to take omega3 supplement as fish or krill oil while having cholesterol 281 triglyceride 245? does it help to decrease these?

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Marine Fish Oil: lowers triglycerides. You need to use fish oil in which each capsule contains 50% or more of the combination of EPA & DHA and is purified. Check the label. One also heeds to take enough. One capsule won't do it. Please see a nutritionist or a nutrition-oriented doc. Peace and good health.

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Is it ok to take omega3 supplement as fish or krill oil while having cholesterol 281 triglyceride 245? does it help to decrease these?

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