percent omega-3 effect on recommended daily fat

Question
I have steadily lost 1 pound a week for four months and am continuing that program.  Early on, I took about twice my daily recommended fat intake in the form of walnuts and fatty acids thinking this would more quickly lower my ldl.  During this period my weight decreased 10% but my ldl only decreased about 10 % as well.  I am now on the same caloric intake program, but keep my total fat intake, including omega-3, at or below the rated level on the assumption that ldl decrease depends more on total fat than simply the omega-3 component.  Does it make sense to assume my ldl will now decrease more quickly?

Bert
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Answer

Hi,

Foods that are low in saturated fat and high in soluble fiber have been found to be helpful in lowering LDL. So lowering fat intake should help to decrease LDL levels more. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that have been known to increase HDL  decrease triglycerides, prevent irregular heart beats, and prevent blood clot formation

Weight loss and diet can help you get up to a 20% reduction in LDL levels.

More long-term studies are needed in order to determine whether or not it is actual weight loss or the diet and exercise that go along with it that causes the reduction. (Some studies have indicated that LDL cholesterol returns to original levels eventually. So it really depends on the individual抯 response.

If you are still having trouble lowering LDL in a few months, I would suggest seeing a doctor for possible remedies.

Thanks.

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