Which supplement works better to lower triglyceride levels: eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) or fish oil?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
Fish Oil

Effectiveness Rating: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) vs Fish Oil

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to lower triglyceride levels. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. Both eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) and fish oil have great evidence backing up their ability to lower triglyceride levels. They should both provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) vs Fish Oil

Another factor to take into account when comparing supplements is the confidence rating. This rating is a measure of how valid each supplement's effectiveness rating is. Remember, the confidence rating is a measure of how much you can trust the effectiveness rating. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on a supplement's claims. Ideally, you want a high effectiveness AND confidence rating.

Fish Oil's confidence rating is higher than eicosapentaenoic acid (epa)'s. This means fish oil's effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that fish oil works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up fish oil is more established.