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Can Intake Of 25 Mg Cholesterol Present In Fish Oil Lower Cholesterol Levels?
Hello, I m 63, female, high cholestrol, no heart problem or no high blood pressure. I m allergic to statins. Drs. has asked me to take fish oil to help lower it. So, I was taking Flaxseed oil for a year. Went back to Dr. and again suggested fish oil. I purchased Nature Made Fish Oil and as taking it my husband said he seen if you put a pill in the freezeer and it get cloudy it full of other ingredients. Now reading the back for what s in it I noticed it has 25mg of cholestrol, if trying to lower cholestrol but I m taking it has does that work.
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Many studies have shown that external cholesterol can help reduce the creation of inner cholesterol, which is much more dangerous. So, just relax and don't worry about it!
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Many studies have shown that external cholesterol can help reduce the creation of inner cholesterol, which is much more dangerous. So, just relax and don't worry about it!
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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