As a healthcare expert with a focus on nutrition and supplements, I've spent considerable time examining the nuances between various health products, including Lovaza and fish oil supplements. Let's delve into the details to understand if Lovaza is indeed the same as fish oil.

Lovaza is a prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) product, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of very high triglyceride levels. It is a highly purified and concentrated form of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are the primary beneficial components found in fish oil.

Fish oil supplements, on the other hand, are available overead more >>

Yes, you can get a similar amount of omega-3 fish oils from supplements as you can get from Lovaza. Lovaza provides 840 mg of EPA and DHA in about one gram of fish oil per capsule, of which approximately 465 mg is EPA and 375 mg is DHA. The suggested dose is 4 capsules daily.read more >>