Nice warning not to use DS fish oil, but it appears to say "don't use DS to lower TGs" - that's different than "don't take DS fish oil, period":
Today’s prescription omega-3 fatty acid drugs effectively lower triglycerides, the American Heart Association (AHA) said today in an advisory report,1 which warned that patients should avoid treating themselves with fish oil supplements not approved by the FDA.
Where do they come up with "TGs of 150 are too high", then say "TGs of 200+ are at risk for CVD"? I've not seen that 200 number quoted before, only the 150 - is it opinion?
Prescription forms of omega-3 fatty acids can reduce triglyceride levels 20% to 30% for those who are diagnosed with high levels. Data from CDC show that about 25% of Americans have triglycerides above 150 mg/dL, which is above what is recommended;2 those with levels from 200 to 400 mg/dL are considered to have high triglycerides, and those with 500 mg/dL have very high triglycerides.
Triglycerides are fats that circulate in the bloodstream. Once triglycerides reach 200 mg/dL, patients are at risk of atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), heart attacks, and strokes. Those with triglycerides above 500 mg/dL are also at risk of pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas.
I call total bullshit on this - warnings of elevated LDL-C is on the frigging label for Lovaza, and the trial data used to gain FDA approval shows it, along with subsequent trials:
The advisory said that “contrary to perception,” the EPA + DHA combination does not elevate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol for most people with high triglycerides, although those with very high triglycerides (above 500 mg/dL) may see higher LDL cholesterol while taking this formulation.