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Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Facts
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found primarily in marine sources such as fatty fish, fish oil, and algae.
In the body, EPA serves as a precursor to signaling molecules involved in maintaining cardiovascular function, immune health, and the body's response to everyday physiological stress. Because the body cannot efficiently synthesize EPA on its own, dietary intake or supplementation is essential for maintaining healthy levels.*
Key Benefits of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA):
- Promotes heart health, vitality, and healthy circulatory function.*
- Plays an important role in supporting immune and cellular health.*
- Works synergistically with DHA to maintain the structural integrity of cell membranes throughout the body.*
Why it Matters:
EPA has been specifically studied for its role in supporting healthy triglyceride levels and normal cardiovascular function, with research consistently demonstrating benefits at doses achievable through supplementation¹.
Since EPA is found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood, most people, particularly those who don't regularly eat fish, cannot obtain meaningful amounts from their diet alone. *
Supplementation with a high-quality, molecularly distilled fish oil provides a reliable and concentrated source of EPA, and our IFOS‑tested fish oil is purified and third‑party tested to mitigate environmental contaminants that may be present in whole fish.*
Citations:
1. Mozaffarian D, Wu JH. Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular ... : effects on risk factors, molecular pathways, and clinical events. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011;58(20):2047-2067. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2011.06.063
