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Making Heads or Tails of Fish Oil Supplements: What to Look For
Q. My blood triglyceride level is high and I know that fish oil supplements can help lower triglycerides. How do I know how much or what to take? A. Good question. Last year the American Heart Association (AHA) acknowledged that the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found naturally in fish can reduce high triglycerides and provide other benefits like reducing blood clotting and regulating heart rhythms (see EN, January 2003, and Just In, this issue).
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Alcohol Hand Gels Get Thumbs Up (But Soap and Water Fine Too)
Q. I heard that alcohol-based hand gels are now being used in hospitals to prevent the spread of infection. Should I use them at home too? A. It’s not necessary; the benefit is probably not worth the cost. Still, in updated handwashing guidelines issued last October for healthcare workers, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledged the effectiveness of alcohol-based hand sanitizers for instantly killing potentially harmful microbes on the skin. Studies have found they work as well as,
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