sentences:  This inhibition of PLG by Lp(a) also promotes the proliferation of smooth muscle cells.These unique features of Lp(a) suggest that Lp(a) causes generation of clots and atherosclerosis.In one homogeneous tribal population of Tanzania, vegetarians have higher levels of Lp(a) than fish eaters, raising the possibility that pharmacologic amounts of fish oil supplements may help lower the levels of Lp(a).