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EPA vs DHA, Know the Differences
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<blockquote data-quote="Re-Ride" data-source="post: 37645" data-attributes="member: 8395"><p>Even doctors mistakenly refer to Lovaza as "just fish oil" which it is not. Studies must be examined closely to see if fish oil or purified EPS/DHA ( such as Lovaza ) were used. </p><p></p><p> A recently released study claims to show no benefit of survival and no fewer cardiovascular events in those who regularly consume Omega 3 capsules ( fish oil?). Doctors have begun citing this flawed study as a reason not to prescribe Lovaza even in those patients who have benefited from laboratory confirmed serum triglyceride reduction. </p><p></p><p>Pulverized fish scraps are a waste product of the seafood industry. This waste may contain EPA/DHA but is not an acceptable dietary source of Omega-3's imo regardless of the claims made by manufacturer's or their assurances on handling and/or "purification". </p><p></p><p>Fish low on the food chain harvested from relatively clean cold waters such as some sardines are a better source imo. If you can't or won't eat these fish then Rx caps of EPA/DHA caps are the only safe bet. Each lot is tested and certified for purity and content unlike fish oil caps. </p><p></p><p>When choosing an Omega 3 cap consider potency. and purity. How many grams total must be consumed to yield one gram of EPA and DHA? Acceptable batch certified products will be almost pure EPA/DHA. Your olfactory senses can help determine product quality. Break a capsule in to a few ounces of spring water. It should be palatable with little or no fishy odor or taste. </p><p></p><p>The cost of Rx grade Omegs can be quite high. Your insurance carrier may not routinely cover them. Many will if the doctor certifies a medical necessity such a high triglycerides backed up by serum assay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Re-Ride, post: 37645, member: 8395"] Even doctors mistakenly refer to Lovaza as "just fish oil" which it is not. Studies must be examined closely to see if fish oil or purified EPS/DHA ( such as Lovaza ) were used. A recently released study claims to show no benefit of survival and no fewer cardiovascular events in those who regularly consume Omega 3 capsules ( fish oil?). Doctors have begun citing this flawed study as a reason not to prescribe Lovaza even in those patients who have benefited from laboratory confirmed serum triglyceride reduction. Pulverized fish scraps are a waste product of the seafood industry. This waste may contain EPA/DHA but is not an acceptable dietary source of Omega-3's imo regardless of the claims made by manufacturer's or their assurances on handling and/or "purification". Fish low on the food chain harvested from relatively clean cold waters such as some sardines are a better source imo. If you can't or won't eat these fish then Rx caps of EPA/DHA caps are the only safe bet. Each lot is tested and certified for purity and content unlike fish oil caps. When choosing an Omega 3 cap consider potency. and purity. How many grams total must be consumed to yield one gram of EPA and DHA? Acceptable batch certified products will be almost pure EPA/DHA. Your olfactory senses can help determine product quality. Break a capsule in to a few ounces of spring water. It should be palatable with little or no fishy odor or taste. The cost of Rx grade Omegs can be quite high. Your insurance carrier may not routinely cover them. Many will if the doctor certifies a medical necessity such a high triglycerides backed up by serum assay. [/QUOTE]
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