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How fish oil might stop artery gunk from causing inflammation

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Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) inhibited lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] oxidation and its effects on expression of oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory proteins in endothelial cells

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Scientists tested if a fish oil component (EPA) can stop a bad cholesterol particle (Lp(a)) from getting damaged and making blood vessels angry.

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