This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
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: 
Select and explain. 
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
C: Increased LDL and Decreased total cholesterol
Answer: C: Increased LDL and Decreased total cholesterol 
Explanation: 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.