Chauncey W. Crandall, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Dr. Chauncey W. Crandall, author of Dr. Crandall’s Heart Health Report newsletter, is chief of the Cardiac Transplant Program at the world-renowned Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He practices interventional, vascular, and transplant cardiology. Dr. Crandall received his post-graduate training at Yale University School of Medicine, where he also completed three years of research in the Cardiovascular Surgery Division. Dr. Crandall regularly lectures nationally and internationally on preventive cardiology, cardiology healthcare of the elderly, healing, interventional cardiology, and heart transplants. Known as the “Christian physician,” Dr. Crandall has been heralded for his values and message of hope to all his heart patients.

Tags: fish oil | osteoporosis | blood thinner | triglycerides
OPINION

Fish Oil Lowers Triglycerides

Chauncey Crandall, M.D. By Wednesday, 02 January 2019 04:31 PM EST Current | Bio | Archive

I’ve been recommending fish oil supplements to my patients for 20 years now, and I’ve seen the benefits with my own eyes.

Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids from polyunsaturated fats, which are beneficial in treating numerous conditions, from asthma to osteoporosis. But where they really shine is in helping prevent heart disease.

In fact, I generally prescribe fish oil over prescription drugs as my first line of therapy to lower triglycerides.

Fish oil also reduces inflammation, the process that initiates heart disease. If that wasn’t enough, fish oil also has an anticlotting effect on the blood, which helps to reduce the risk of heart attack.

I recommend taking 2,000 mg of fish oil daily.

If you’re already taking blood thinners such as Plavix or Coumadin, keep an eye out for telltale bruising. This indicates that your blood is being thinned too much, and you should stop taking the fish oil.

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