Omega-3 Fish Oil

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

Eicosapentaenoic acid is a form of Omega-3 that is found in high levels in fish oil. It is considered to be a ‘long-chain’ (LC) Omega-3 because it contains 20 carbons.

EPA is used to produce signalling molecules called eicosanoids, which play numerous physiological roles in the body and reduce inflammation.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Like EPA, Docosahexaenoic acid is a form of Omega-3 that is found in high levels in fish oil. It is considered to be a ‘very long-chain’ (VLC) omega-3 because it contains 22 carbons. DHA is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina and plays various important roles in the body, such as aiding circulation and maintaining healthy blood pressure.