This is the 20-carbon length long-chain omega-3 fatty acid that inhibits the formation of arachidonic acid (AA). Fish oils are the richest source of EPA.

(EPA) 20:5,w-3 - one of the two major omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found abundantly in fish oils. It has a carbon chain with 20 carbon atoms,5 double bonds, the first of which (counting from the terminal methyl end) is between carbon atom 3 and 4.

(EPA) - Blocks formation of detrimental series-2 prostaglandins; enhances immune function.

EPA is another member of the omega-3 essential fatty acid family, and therefore helps prevent blood clotting while also having anti-inflammatory properties, and helps to decrease blood cholestrol and triglycerides.

( EPA): a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid derived from dietary ALA. EPA is important in the brains blood supply.

EPA is a polyunsaturated fat that belongs to the Omega-3 family. EPA is found in cold water fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel and trout. EPA is the starting material for the series 3 prostaglandins - hormone-like compounds that play a role in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, kidney function, inflammatory response and immune function. A function of EPA is to also prevent the pro-inflammatory series 2 prostaglandins from forming by inhibiting the production of Arachidonic Acid (AA).

An omega-3 fatty acid, EPA found in cold water fish oil has been shown to reduce inflammatory and allergic responses. EPA is associated with decreasing blood platelet aggregation which is important in prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.

An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil and fatty fish that is the precursor of beneficial prostaglandins known as Series 3 prostaglandins.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA or also icosapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 20:5(n-3). Its systematic chemical name is all-cis-5,8,11,14,17-icosapentaenoic acid.