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Cholesterol and fish oil

Since starting 3 grams of fish oil a day, my LDL Cholesterol has gone from 140 to 230.  My triglycerides has decreased to 70 and my HDL is 55.  Will fish oil increase LDL?  My doctor suggest I stop taking fish oil, but I see too many benefits (better mood, increase energy, less joint aches when exercising etc.  What do you suggest?
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Just to confuse the issue, after taking fish oil my total cholesterol dropped, including my LDL, my Tri's lowered and my HDL's lowered as well.  Go figure. I think my HDL's lowered because I haven't been able to exercise as vigorously lately due to a pulled muscle.  I'd suggest you stay with the Omega 3-6-9 fish oils for now and see what the next tests show.  
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I have read that fish oil can increase LDL but also HDL , so Natural Health books recommend taking Garlic suppliments with the fish oil.
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Previously, it was 170 but this time for some reason the lab did not send back a total.  The doctor did not put me on any medication but wants to retest in 3 months.
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What's your total cholesterol reading?
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   It is difficult to know what might be the cause of your increase. All you really know for sure is that your LDL is much higher.    I would suggest  stopping your fish oil supplements for 6 weeks and retesting .  
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