Which is the preferred heart healthy fish oil?

[4info]

Hello and thanks for this service! Is it more beneficial to take an "omega 3 EPA & DHA fish oil supplement" or an "omega 3, 6 &9 EPA & DHA fish oil supplement"? I'm a bit confused as to which would be of the optimum benefit to purchase. Thanks for your time and expertise!

[Cleveland Clinic]

Omega 3 and DHA are what's recommended:

Bellow is a summary of recommendations for FA consumption, notice that patients without documented CHD should consume those fatty acid as fish in their diet:

1.  Patients without documented coronary heart disease should eat a variety of (preferably fatty) fish at least twice a week. Include oils and foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid (flaxseed, canola and soybean oils; flaxseed and walnuts).
2.  Patients with documented CHD should consume about 1 g of EPA+DHA per day, preferably from fatty fish.  EPA+DHA in capsule form could be considered in consultation with the physician.  
3.  Patients who need to lower triglycerides should consume 2 to 4 grams of EPA+DHA per day provided as capsules under a physician’s care.  

[Flycaster305]

Great question!  I'm anxious for the response from the Cleveland Clinic.  I'm taking Lovasa (formally Omacor) at my doctor's strong recommendation.  I'll be interested in hearing about alternatives.  

[Pappalardo]

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[4info]

Thanks! I don't have CHD but do have PVC's (60,000 on a 48 hr monitor). Should I be concerned with it possibly having an adverse effect on the PVC's? Would it be of any LDL benefit? Thanks for your time, I really appreciate this service!