As a nutrition support pharmacist, patients are asking whether fish oil supplements are safe. Some fish contain contaminants like mercury, PCBs, or dioxins. But most fish oil supplements are mercury-free since mercury accumulates in the meat more than the oils. And a large amount of other toxins are removed during manufacturing. But to be safe, direct patients to pro…
Read moreWhat are omega-3 fatty acids? ─ Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids. They are found in fish and sometimes called "fish oil". Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is also an omega-3 fatty acid. It is found in soy, canola oil, flaxseed, and walnuts. Foods that have omega-3 fatty acids, mainly fish, MIGHT prevent hea…
Read moreDo omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduce cv risk? Mounting evidence suggests they don't, despite prior evidence with Vascepa OR Icosalip (icosapent ethyl), a form of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Vascepa or Icosalip 2 g BID is approved to reduce CV risk in some high-risk patients with moderately elevated triglycerides despite statins . Now evidence suggests tha…
Read moreNPS | Notes in Pharmacy Specialties is a free, open-access, peer-reviewed site focused on pharmacy practice. Articles are immediately accessible, covering clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, health promotion, informatics, and more.
Egypt - Phone: (+20)1210274589
Gmail: abdelwahabward@gmail.com
Social Plugin