Clinical Review
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Triglyceride Reduction: Retrospective Evaluation in a Veteran Population
Fed Pract. 2010 April;27(4):15
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Aisha Jaffri, PharmD and Dina Hunsinger-Norris, PharmD, BCPS
At the time of this study, Dr. Jaffri was a pharmacy practice resident at the Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC), Lebanon, PA. She is now an executive pharmacist for Target Corporation, Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Hunsinger-Norris is a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care at the LVAMC.
Hypertriglyceridemia can be treated in various ways, including lifestyle changes and medication. This study explores the role of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in a veteran population.