2.3. Fish Oil Supplement
TG
The FO supplement comprised a blend of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 0.7 g) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 0.24 g). The supplement group ingested 3 FO capsules, one with each meal, providing a total of 2.1 g EPA and 0.72 g DHA per day. For the RET-PL group, identical-looking placebo capsules containing safflower oil were administered at a dose of 3 capsules per day. The dose for the FO supplement has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for effectively reducing TG concentrations in individuals with high TG levels [