How do omega-3 fatty acids decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease?
A) They increase levels of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs).
B) They speed up metabolism and increase total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.
C) They increase the synthesis of bile and boost blood levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
D) They decrease inflammation and blood triglycerides.
D
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