Different Forms of EPA/DHA Exhibit Differential Potential for Blood Triglyceride-Lowering
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It is very well established that supplementation with EPA/DHA omega-3 can markedly lower fasting serum triglyceride (triacylglycerol) levels in those who are or are not receiving medication with blood cholesterol-lowering statins (Holub, Can. Medical Assoc. J., 177: 604-605 (2007)). Furthermore , omega-3 ‘concentrates’ are now commercially available in both the ‘re-esterified triacyglycerol’ (TG) and the ‘ethyl ester’ (EE) forms. Recent studies have indicated a moderately better bioavailability of the TG when compared to the EE form at identical daily doses when blood measures for EPA/DHA levels are measured at baseline and after an extended period of daily supplementation. In the present clinical trial, the investigators directly compared the blood triglyceride (triacylglycerol) – lowering ability of EPA/DHA as the TG vs. EE form at equal doses/day in statin-treated patients.
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Different Forms of EPA/DHA Exhibit Differential Potential for Blood Triglyceride-Lowering
It is very well established that supplementation with EPA/DHA omega-3 can markedly lower fasting serum triglyceride (triacylglycerol) levels in those who are or are not receiving medication with blood cholesterol-lowering statins (Holub, Can. Medical Assoc. J., 177: 604-605 (2007)). Furthermore , omega-3 ‘concentrates’ are now commercially available in both the ‘re-esterified triacyglycerol’ (T...
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