Article Title

Fenofibrate vs. Omega-three fatty acids in the Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia in Adults

Authors

Olayinka Olasimbo, University of LynchburgFollow

Specialty

Family Medicine

Advisor

Dr. Laura Witte

Abstract

ABSTRACT:

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to review the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia in adults, comparing the effectiveness of fenofibrate with omega-three fatty acids in reducing serum triglyceride levels

Methods: A PubMed and Medline literature search were performed with search terms: hypertriglyceridemia, treatment, fenofibrate, omega-three fatty acids. Eleven pertinent articles were retrieved, and they serve as the basis for this clinical review.

Results: A variety of evidence-based research on the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia using either fenofibrate and omega-3 fatty acids were reviewed, and result was fenofibrate was more effective in lowering triglycerides levels than omega-three fatty acids.

Conclusions. Hypertriglyceridemia is associated with heart disease. Currently, the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia using fenofibrate is more effective in lowering the triglycerides level than omega-three fatty acids. Further research is needed in the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia

Recommended Citation

Olasimbo, Olayinka (2020) "Fenofibrate vs. Omega-three fatty acids in the Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia in Adults," Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science: Vol. 2 : Iss. 4 , Article 27.
Available at: https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/dmscjournal/vol2/iss4/27