Fish Oil for Treatment of Dyslipidemia

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids decreases triglyceride and very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. However, it can also increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Treatment with omega-3 fatty acids does not decrease total mortality, cardiovascular events, or cancer incidence, and therefore should not be recommended to patients to decrease their risk of dyslipidemia.