Lovaza (formerly Omacor) vs Carlson Super Omega-3 fish oil?!


Question: What is the difference and what makes Lovaza (RX strength) different from Health food store over the counter strength.

Answers: What is the difference and what makes Lovaza (RX strength) different from Health food store over the counter strength.
*Omacor:
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in oil from certain types of fish, vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be consumed in the diet. Omacor works by lowering the body's production of triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides can lead to coronary artery disease, heart disease, and stroke.

Omacor is used together with diet and exercise to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood.

*Omega-3 fish oil:
According to Gaziano JM, et al., (2004). Primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. In E Braunwald et al., eds., Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 7th ed., pp. 1057

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