While Vascepa originates from marine sources, it is far more than standard over-the-counter dietary fish oil supplements. Vascepa is a prescription-grade, highly purified and stable single-molecule formulation containing icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester) designed to lower triglyceride levels and reduce cardiovascular risks without increasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Unlike consumer fish oil supplements, which contain a mixed blend of various fatty acids, variable purities, and potential oxidation products, Vascepa undergoes rigorous multi-month pharmaceutical processing to meet strict clinical safety and efficacy standards.