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How many milligrams of fish oil should i take daily to lower my triglycerides?
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Fish oil: I recommend 1000- 2000 mgs per day. Curtailing alcohol intake and reducing carbohydrates, especially sweets,also help a lot.
Answered 5/6/2019
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