The most important FAs in the brain and nerve system are omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
The only way to know your actual nutrient levels, and whether your supplementation is working, is regular laboratory testing
The preservative inhibits the growth of bacteria, which is what allows a sealed multi-dose vial to be entered with a sterile needle repeatedly typically over a 28-day in-use window without the remaining contents losing sterility
Those who met the following criteria were excluded from the trial: estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 , age of 30 years or younger, A1C less than 5.5% or greater than 11%, percutaneous coronary intervention within 15 days, coronary artery bypass graft for the qualifying event, or planned coronary revascularization procedure within 90 days after screening
PMID: 11680442, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa010615