Triglycerides omega -3 marine

The nicotinic acid group (acipimox, nicotinic add) can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels by an action on enzymes in the liver. The fish oils (e.g. omega-3 marine triglycerides) are dietary supplements that may be useful in treating hypertriglyceridaemia. Probucoi can decrease both LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol, as well as having other beneflcial properties. 

Miscellaneous Acipimox, Ezetimibe, Nicotinic acid, Omega-3 marine triglycerides... 

In combination with a resin or reductase inhibitor, niacin normalizes LDL in most patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and other forms of hypercholesterolemia. These combinations are also indicated in some cases of nephrosis. In severe mixed lipemia that is incompletely responsive to diet, niacin often produces marked reduction of triglycerides, an effect enhanced by marine omega-3 fatty acids. It is useful in patients with combined hyperlipidemia and in those with dysbetalipoproteinemia. It is clearly the most effective agent for increasing HDL and the only agent that may reduce Lp(a). 

Primary increases of VLDL probably reflect a number of genetic determinants and are worsened by factors that increase the rate of VLDL secretion from liver, ie, obesity, alcohol, diabetes, and estrogens. A major indication for treatment is the presence of atherosclerosis in the patient or the patient s family. Treatment includes weight reduction, restriction of all types of dietary fat, and avoidance of alcohol. Fibrates or niacin usually produce further reduction in triglyceride levels if dietary measures are not sufficient. Marine omega fatty acids may also be of value. 

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