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|Articles|September 24, 2018
- September 2018 Immunization
- Volume 84
- Issue 9
Improving Patients' Understanding of the Clinical Benefit of EPA and DHA Omega-3s
Author(s)David J. Foreman, RPh, ND
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FACULTY
David J. Foreman, RPh, ND Author/Medical Expert Herbal Pharmacist Palm Harbor, Florida
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the mechanism and disease states in which omega-3 supplementation has been shown to have positive outcomes
- Identify the recommended dose of omega-3s for specific patients and disease states
- Examine and understand common barriers to patient utilization of omega-3 supplements
TARGET AUDIENCE: Retail pharmacists
ACTIVITY TYPE: Application
RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2018
EXPIRATION DATE: September 10, 2019
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 2.0 hours
FEE: This lesson is offered for free at
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