eicosapentaenoic acid

chemical compound

Also known as: EPA

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Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3 fatty acid with the chemical formula C₂₀H₃₀O₂. It is commonly found in fish oils. EPA is also an abbreviation that can stand for the Environmental Protection Agency.12

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…polyunsaturated fatty acids—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—which have been shown to protect against several diseases, including heart disease. Unlike land plants, the marine and freshwater plants on which fish feed are rich in EPA and DHA.
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…polyunsaturated fatty acids—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—which have been shown to protect against several diseases, including heart disease. Unlike land plants, the marine and freshwater plants on which fish feed are rich in EPA and DHA.
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