By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News The bottom line: Vascepa, a prescription fish oil derivative, reduced the likelihood of cardiovascular death, stroke and heart attack, afflictions that affect tens of millions of Americans, by about 26 percent. “The result is spectacular,” said Dr.

Does Vascepa lower triglycerides?

Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is used along with a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet, to lower high triglycerides (fats). Vascepa is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body.

Does Vascepa lower inflammation?

Treatment with VASCEPA led to a 25% reduction in the inflammatory biomarker, high sensitivity C-Reactive protein (CRP), which was statistically significant. Treatment with VASCEPA also improved overall symptoms.