Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements for High Triglycerides
Many double-blind trials have demonstrated that fish oils (also called fish-oil concentrates) containing EPA and DHA (mentioned above) lower TG levels. The amount of fish oil used in much of the research was an amount that provided 3,000 mg per day of omega-3 fatty acids. To calculate how much omega-3 fatty acid is contained in a fish-oil supplement, add together the amounts of EPA and DHA. For example, a typical 1,000-mg capsule of fish oil provides 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA (total omega-3 fatty acids equals 300 mg). Ten of these capsules would contain 3,000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. In one study, krill oil from Antarctic krill (a zooplankton crustacean) was more effective than fish oil at lowering TG levels. Other sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed oil, do not lower TGs. While flaxseed oil has other benefits, it should not be used for the purpose of reducing TGs.
Cod liver oil, another source of omega-3 fatty acids, has also been found to lower TGs. Cod-liver oil is less expensive than the fish-oil concentrates discussed previously. However, cod-liver oil also contains relatively large amounts of vitamin A andvitamin D; too much of either can cause side effects. In contrast, fish-oil concentrates have little or none of these vitamins. Individuals wishing to use cod liver oil as a substitute for a fish-oil concentrate should consult a doctor...
Dr Balch's Vitamin Formula for High Triglycerides
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Vitamin A - 3000
- IU
- 60%
Vitamin C - 200
- mg
- 333%
Vitamin D - 200
- IU
- 50%
Vitamin E - 30
- IU
- 100%
Vitamin K - 90
- mcg
- 113%
Thiamin - 51.5
- mg
- 3433%
Riboflavin - 51.7
- mg
- 3041%
Niacin - 70
- mg
- 350%
Vitamin B6 - 52
- mg
- 2600%
Folate - 800
- mcg
- 200%
Vitamin B12 - 56
- mcg
- 933%
Biotin - 350
- mcg
- 117%
Pantothenic Acid - 60
- mg
- 600%
Calcium - 100
- mg
- 10%
Iodine - 150
- mcg
- 100%
Magnesium - 40
- mg
- 10%
Zinc - 13.5
- mg
- 90%
Selenium - 70
- mcg
- 100%
Copper - 1
- mg
- 50%
Manganese - 1.8
- mg
- 90%
Chromium - 170
- mcg
- 142%
-
- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Molybdenum - 75
- mcg
- 100%
Potassium - 99
- mg
- 3%
Choline Bitartrate - 105
- mg
- *
Inositol - 55
- mg
- *
PABA - 51
- mg
- *
CoQ-10 - 25
- mg
- *
Lecithin - 100
- mg
- *
Lutein - 100
- mcg
- *
Lycopene - 300
- mcg
- *
Boron - 500
- mcg
- *
Nickel - 5
- mcg
- *
Silicon - 2
- mg
- *
Tin - 10
- mcg
- *
Trace Mineral Blend - 3
- mg
- *
Vanadium - 10
- mcg
- *
Garlic Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Guggul Extract - 25
- mg
- *
Shiitake Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Cayenne Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Olive Extract - 100
- mg
- *
- * Daily Value (DV) not established
