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My father (age : 61) is tested reactive on hepatitis b antigen. is there any side-effect for him to take salmon oil & lecithin to lower cholesterol ?

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Lower cholesterol: Unless there is an allergy or sensitivity, salmon oil and lecithin should be perfectly safe to ingest in moderate amounts.

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Answered 3/12/2013

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