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July 10, 2009

Fish Oil Supplements and Kidney Disease

istock_000008239540fishoilEating more fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and taking fish oil supplements may reduce inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD)—that’s not a new finding.  If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD) it’s important to know and practice because both diseases are risk factors for CVD.  In fact, many CKD patients already have a diagnosis of CVD before kidney problems are detected.

What if you don’t eat fish?  Read more…

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