In this study, 102 patients will be evenly randomized into two groups: one set to receive omega-3 fatty acids and the other a placebo. The process will be blinded, ensuring that neither the researchers nor the participants will know which group they are in. Each participant will take two capsules daily for a duration of 90 days, with the active group receiving capsules containing 1000 mg of fish oil each. All participants will be instructed to maintain their usual diet, lifestyle, and medication regimen. At the beginning and end of the study, various health assessments, including lipid panels and C-reactive protein measurements, will be conducted. Additionally, DNA samples will be collected for genotyping to identify patients with specific PPARG gene polymorphisms, leading to the creation of four distinct subgroups: those receiving omega-3 with and without polymorphisms, and those receiving placebo with and without polymorphisms.
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the percent change in LDL-C for omega-3 fatty acids among patients with PPARG polymorphism
Timeframe: 90 days