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What is the difference between lovaza and otc fish oil?
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Higher Dose: The prescription Lovaza is a much higher dose of omega 3's than otc fish oil.
Answered 11/28/2017
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FDA Oversight: Beyond concentration differences, Lovaza is purified fish oil that is regulated by the fda. Fish oil supplements are not regulated by any particular body and do not have any particular quality oversight.
Answered 6/27/2014
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