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investorgold2002

05/26/11 6:27 PM

#120621 RE: gdollasign #120618

It has been hypothesized many times that it is not the lipid markers that is providing the CV benefits...please see conclusions from JELIS in the LANCET journal

" there are many possible mechanisms that might explain the benefits of fish oil, specifically in secondary prevention. Antithrombotic effects, lowering of triglyceride levels, retardation of atherosclerotic plaque, anti-inflammatory effects, and the possible effects on platelet-derived growth factors could contribute to the observed benefits.“"