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Does fish oils lower cholesterol and triglycerides?
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Fish oil: Refer to this wiki for lots of information on fish oil: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/fish_oil.
Answered 6/3/2015
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Fish oil supplements: Fish oil supplements help lower triglycerides, raise heart-protective HDL cholesterol, promote heart health, improve joint function. Fish oil supplementation along with regular cardiovascular exercise can help you lower the triglycerides.
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