Hi, Dan. I'm just passing through, so I'll only offer a superficial reaction. The results you report are from a Chemistry Panel aimed at cholesterol. You're results are somewhat high (compared with normal levels) on total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and somewhat low on high-density lipoproteins (so-called "good" cholesterol). I would talk to my doctor about these results as soon as he/she is back in the office. You're probably in for some life-style changes -- diet and exercise -- to cut down on your fat intake. If that falls short of fixing your problem, some medication may be prescribed.

I Have been on the low carb diet for 1.3 years and lost 16 Lbs. I have been going to the gym for 20 yrs. I am 77 years old so now I go once a week and I walk 3x week 1 mile. Slowly I have been gaining back some of my lost weight eating too many carbs. Constant efferont to keep up with low carb. . What is your take on fish oils omega-3 .?
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Dan

Omega-3 oils are key to my diet, and I add them in moderate amounts whenever I can.

Are you taken the pill(which one) or eating the food with o-3
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Dan

Pills and food both. The pills vary, depending on what's on sale at the store, but almost always a fish oil capsule. I read the labels to get the most promising product available. For food, I eat seafood two or three times a week--usually salmon, either wild or farm-raised...

Hi @predictable, I'd be interested in knowing what you feel is important from the fish oil capsule label. I'm never sure what to buy, so I end up not buying anything.Thanks, Teresa

Hi, Teresa. Hope you'll consider getting some Omega-3-rich fish oil supplements. I look for 1g-2g capsules, preferably from wild salmon but not necessarily. I'd like to have at least 600mg of Omega-3 daily with components of EPA and DHA of about 200mg+/- each. Those are the 2 Omega-3 oils that come mainly from fish. The other Omega-3 is ALA that comes only from plants -- seeds, nuts, etc. The ALA is not of particular interest to me because our metabolism converts so little of it into EPA or DHA, burning it up instead as an energy fuel, so it takes a bushel of walnuts or two quarts of flax seeds to give me the heart and inflammation protection I'm looking for. Look also for information on antioxidants in the product to enhance its overall benefits.

@predictable Does this much oil cause any stomach upset? Do you take it with meals? Thanks for all the good info. Teresa

No problems digestively for me, Teresa. A 1000mg capsule is not that large. I usually take it after breakfast or dinner with my other meal-related meds. The EPA and DHA types of Omega-3 are nearly unique so that they don't metabolize into ineffective materials and meld well with healthy, non-fried foods.

@predictable Thanks so much, you've given me some great info. I feel prepared. Now I can go visit a health food store and know what to look for. Teresa