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Hi doctors. i have high cholesterol. is it safe to eat canned sardines? and is the cholesterol in canned sardines the good kind or the bad kind? thank

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Dr. Alexandre Furman answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Sardines: Sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids unsaturated fat eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). it can help increase HDL levels and decrease triglyceride levels 3-ounce serving of sardines provides .45 grams of EPA and .74 grams of DHA, ostensibly good quality canned sardines should have same nutritional characteristics

Answered 12/27/2015

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