eicosapentaenoic acid
Evaluating Different Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fish, Krill & Algae Oils
Omega fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) are universally recognized for their importance to human health. This includes their value for cardiovascular health,1-5 joint health and mitigating inflammation,6-8 reducing UV-induced skin aging9-13 and a range of other issues. Now consider that, although guidelines recommend a combined DHA and EPA intake of between ...
New Meta-Analysis Confirms EPA & DHA Value for Heart Health
When talking to your customers about the research validating benefits of a supplement, citing a systematic review/meta-analysis carries a lot of weight. A study of studies boils down the essence by pooling data to strengthen and clarify conclusive benefits. A new meta-analysis of omega 3 EFAs and cardiovascular support adds to the considerable body of ...
The Alphas of Omegas: DHA & EPA
The omega-3 EFA category continues to bloom. Here’s what you need to know. In a world teeming with acronyms, EFAs (essential fatty acids), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are slowly but surely becoming known as good things for health by millions of Americans. According to the Utah-based Global Organization for EPA and DHA ...
NOW Scientists Publish Test Method to Accurately Measure Inorganic Arsenic in Krill Oil
Members of the Illinois-based NOW Methods Development team have published a test method that accurately identifies the presence and measures levels of inorganic arsenic in krill oil: Arsenic Speciation in Krill and Other Marine Oils by Liquid Chromatography−Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry by Katarzyna Banaszewski, Anna Plocicka-Okladlo and Aaron Secrist (Spectroscopy Volume 34, Issue 9, 8-17). ...
Study Shows that Fish Oil Does Not Increase Bleeding Risk in Surgery Patients
A new study published in Circulation showed that fish oil—which contains the omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—did not increase perioperative bleeding in surgery patients. In fact, higher blood omega-3 levels were associated with lower risk of bleeding. To explore the question of whether high-dose EPA+DHA supplementation affects the risk for bleeding in ...
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