Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 1 article

Eicosapentaenoic Acid, usually abbreviated EPA, is a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid associated mainly with marine sources. EPA is commonly listed alongside DHA but is a distinct fatty acid with its own declared amount, so a product's total fish oil or total omega-3 content should not be assumed to equal its EPA content. Fatty fish and fish oils can provide EPA, and some algal ingredients are formulated to supply it; omega-3 supplements may use triglyceride or ethyl-ester forms.