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Erik
05-13-2008, 07:13 PM
Got this in a newsletter today. Score a point for omega 3s.

Cholesterol has become a bad word in our society.

It has been blamed for heart attacks, strokes, and even death. However, cholesterol is a natural substance produced by our bodies. Our brains are comprised of cholesterol. Cholesterol makes up 50% of our cell walls. And our bodies need cholesterol for numerous biological processes.

Complications arise when too much cholesterol is in our blood. It can contribute to atherosclerosis - an accumulation of fatty deposits called plaque. When plaque builds up and ruptures, blood clots form, and the result can be a heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.

Elevated cholesterol levels remain a problem for millions of Americans. In fact, over one million prescriptions are written weekly for cholesterol-lowering medications called statins. Until recent studies proved otherwise, it was believed that because statins lowered cholesterol levels, the risk for cardiovascular disease would be lowered as well. However, studies hav e proven that although cholesterol levels were lowered the formation of plaque was not.

And heart disease continues to be America’s #1 killer. So, if statins are not the great panacea for heart disease, what can we do?

Recent research suggests that omega-3 can stop the progression of arterial plaque. Less plaque means less chance of a rupture, which in turn means less chance of a heart attack or stroke.

Don’t fall victim to heart disease.

Meechel
05-13-2008, 07:28 PM
this is the one test I regret not doing last year before I started changing my eating habits because both my blood brothers and other relatives have had high cholesterol.

I feel though witht they way my lifestyle is I should be safe but maybe I will have the dr. order it at my annual in Sept just in case. :scratch: the good thing is my BP never was high even at 260lbs.

Blondell
05-13-2008, 09:02 PM
Thanks for posting.

RpH
05-13-2008, 09:17 PM
There's a prescription drug called Lovaza that is Omega-3's. They way most of us eat, we will have a greatly reduced risk for having elevated cholesterol. There is a small percentage of people that will have elevated cholesterol no matter what they eat. They have genetic issues.

Blondell
05-13-2008, 09:18 PM
There's a prescription drug called Lovaza that is Omega-3's. They way most of us eat, we will have a greatly reduced risk for having elevated cholesterol. There is a small percentage of people that will have elevated cholesterol no matter what they eat. They have genetic issues.

Is Lovaza mega-dosed? Why does it need a rx?

RpH
05-13-2008, 09:36 PM
Is Lovaza mega-dosed? Why does it need a rx?

Simple answer is because it will sell. Science backs up Omega 3's and the recommended daily dosage is 4g per day given in a single dose. It used to be called Omacor but changed names for some reason.

Make it prescription and the insurances will pay for it. That's big money!

Blondell
05-13-2008, 09:38 PM
Simple answer is because it will sell. Science backs up Omega 3's and the recommended daily dosage is 4g per day given in a single dose. It used to be called Omacor but changed names for some reason.

Make it prescription and the insurances will pay for it. That's big money!

Ahh...makes sense. What is it prescribed for? Wonder if I can get my omegas paid for... :uhuh: :lol3:

Blondell
05-14-2008, 01:44 PM
Ahh...makes sense. What is it prescribed for? Wonder if I can get my omegas paid for... :uhuh: :lol3:

:bump:

RpH
05-14-2008, 02:00 PM
:bump:

Elevated cholesterol. It depends what your copays are for your insurance. It might come out costing you more.

Blondell
05-14-2008, 02:03 PM
I haven't seen a doctor in ~10yrs :oops:

I'm planning to go this year. :lol:


Thanks, Matt.