COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING A FATTY ACID DESATURATION INDEX IN A SUBJECT IN NEED THEREOF

摘要

In various embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related diseases in subject in need thereof.

主权项

1. A method of lowering triglycerides and/or a fatty acid desaturation index (“FADI”) associated with a subject on statin therapy having baseline fasting triglycerides of about 200 mg/dl to about 500 mg/dl, the method comprising determining a baseline FADI level associated with the subject; and thereafter administering to the subject about 4 grams per day of ethyl eicosapentaenoate.