What describes the relationship of over-the-counter (OTC) fish oil supplements to the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia?
A) OTC supplements typically provide 4 grams of combined EPA and DHA.
B) OTC supplements require 10-13 pills daily to get enough EPA and DHA.
C) OTC supplements contain so much EPA and DHA that the patient would be at risk of toxicity.
D) OTC supplements provide enough EPA and DHA, but they are also often contaminated and should be avoided.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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