A patient with hyperiglycerdemia is treated with Omega -3- polyunsaturated fatty acids. Treatment with omega-3- polyunsaturated fatty acids, will have the following effect on lipid profile:: (A) Increased LDL and Increased total cholesterol, (B) Decreased LDL and Decreased total cholesterol, (C) Increased LDL and Decreased total cholesterol, (D) Decreased LDL and Increased total cholesterol
Answer is C. Answer is C (Increased LDL and Decreased total cholesterol) The major effect of Omega -3-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on plasma lipids is to decrease serum triglyceride levels. They do not have a consistent effect on total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol however most studies have repoed a rise in LDL cholesterol and a decreased in total cholesterol.