The American Heart Association recommends not self-medicate fish oil supplements with omega-3 fatty acids without a prescription.
The drugs containing omega-3 fatty acids reduce triglyceride levels between 20 and 30% in most people who require treatment as a scientific recommendation of the American Heart Association published in the magazine (Circulation).
Evidence obtained from 17 randomized controlled trials of high triglycerides clinical trials, it was concluded that treatment with (4 g daily) of either option available prescription is effective and can be used safely with statin drugs that lower cholesterol, says Dr. Ann Skulas Ray.
There are two drugs with omega-3. One combines two types of fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The other one provides EPA. As there has been no direct comparisons of two different formulations in dosage recipe recommends no notice preferably on the other.
Some studies have shown that elevated levels of triglycerides (greater than 200 mg / dL) may cause narrowing of the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. The cardiovascular risk, very high triglyceride levels (above 500 mg / dL) can also cause pancreatitis, ie, inflammation of the pancreas.
In a 2017 report, the American Heart Association said there is a lack of scientific research to support the clinical use of supplements of omega-3 fatty acids to prevent heart disease in the general population.
The recommended dose of omega-3 is 4 grams per day taken with food. The FDA has approved prescription with omega-3 alone to treat very high triglyceride levels above 500 mg / dL drugs.
Options healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity, lose weight, avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates, limiting alcohol and choose healthier fats instead of saturated fats can help lower triglycerides.
Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, the American Heart Association recommends eating fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and albacore, at least 2 times a week.
