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High cholesterol and triglycerides, which supplement to choose?

Good evening, I would like to try your omega 3. The person is already being treated for epilepsy and has dermatitis of presumable allergic/autoimmune origin. Which one would you recommend between omegor vitality 1000-meaquor 1000. I am especially interested in the neuroprotective effect, many thanks. 


Dear Gianluca, 


We remind you that dietary supplements are not intended as substitutes for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle and are not direct substitutes for medications prescribed by competent physicians. We generally recommend that you consult your treating physician who is aware of the medications you take, possible interactions with the ingredients of the dietary supplements you habitually consume or would like to add to your diet, and is aware of your clinical course. 


You can certainly confront for guidance and advice on the possibility of using dietary supplements for your problem. Therefore, in accordance with the advice of your treating physician you could supplement your diet with a combination of two of our products : Cardiol Forte e Meaquor 1000. Cardiol Forte is a dietary supplement containing omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from fish oil, fermented red rice extract, Olive extract titrated to Hydroxytyrosol and Coenzyme Q10.


Vitamin E, piperine and folic acid complete the formulation. Intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA daily contributes to normal cardiac function. The Cardiol Forte also contains an extract of artichoke leaves titrated in biophenols and flavonoids. The biophenols in Artichoke extract have cholagogic, choleretic and hepatoprotective activities; In addition, the flavonoids present inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis and protect LDL from oxidative damage. The recommended dosage for Cardiol Forte is 1 capsule daily, to be taken in the evening just before dinner The Meaquor 1000 is a dietary supplement with high concentration of the omega-3s DHA and EPA. 


Meaquor 1000 is particularly good for keeping blood triglycerides and blood pressure under control. With 2 grams per day of EPA and DHA, maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels is promoted; this dosage is achieved with 2 capsules per day of Meaquor 1000 taken at a main meal.     


Sincerely, 


Dr. Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist