Q: My Triglyceride are high and my doctor recommends that I take fish oil capsules, Can I take DHA instead ---Judy - Wis.
A: Fish oil is swimming in two forms of omega-3 fatty acids; DHA and EPA Both will do your heart, brain and eyes good. And your doc's recommendation is basically on target: Taking a fish-oil supplement will drop your triglycerides lower than Newt Gingrich's presidential odds.
But you're right - we think there's a better way: Take DHA omega-3 supplements made from algae, not fish oil - it's where fish get their omega-3s. With algae-based DHA, you avoid toxic substances like PCB's found in some fish-oil capsules. Slso, unlike our political parties, omega-3's work together, but DHA is responsible for most of the heart-healthy benefits of fish oil and gets transformed into EPA if you are short of EPA.
One side note: While there's evidence that EPA omega-3s may cut the risk of precancerous colon polyps (we've both had them removed) don't take extra EPA without consulting your doc.
It can trigger both clotting and bleeding problems, and it doesn't play nice with certain drugs.
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