<prompt> A patient with hyperiglycerdemia is treated with Omega -3- polyunsaturated fatty acids. Treatment with omega-3- polyunsaturated fatty acids, will have the following effect on lipid profile:Increased LDL and Increased total cholesterolDecreased LDL and Decreased total cholesterolIncreased LDL and Decreased total cholesterolDecreased LDL and Increased total cholesterol  <response>: Answer is C Increased LDL and Decreased total cholesterol The major effect of Omega -3-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on plasma lipids is to decrease serum triglyceride levels. They do not have a consistent effect on total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol however most studies have repoed a rise in LDL cholesterol and a decreased in total cholesterol. 