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