The Wellness Truth Network

By Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D. Partial Reprint from drhyman.com IF ALL DOCTORS followed the latest cholesterol treatment guidelines, and all their patients took their prescribed statin medication,

A friend of mine was recently prescribed a fish oil product by his doctor for high triglycerides. He didn’t have a drug plan that covered the product; it cost a fortune –paid for it out of pocket, it was about $200 for a month’s supply. He was told by his doctor that the prescription-only product [...]

The American Heart Association recommends Omega 3 fatty acids to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. According to the association, fish is the best source of Omega 3s. However, they also recognize that fish from many sources is contaminated with mercury.