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Family is resistant to cholesterol drugs. want to use niacin and fish oil instead. recommendations for brands, types and daily dosage of each. ?

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Consult: This can be a long discussion and you must personally consult a physician for it. Best is to follow up with your doctor who diagnosed it.

Dr Berryman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2019

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