Eicosapentaenoic Acid: Up-to-date scientific evidence.

Examine Database: Eicosapentaenoic Acid

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Evidence
High Cholesterol	10 Outcomes	2 Studies
Depression	1 Outcome	1 Study
High Blood Pressure	10 Outcomes	1 Study
Type 2 Diabetes	10 Outcomes	1 Study
Cardiovascular Disease	2 Outcomes	1 Study
Metabolic Health	3 Outcomes	1 Study
Skin Cancer	3 Outcomes	1 Study
Skin Health	3 Outcomes	1 Study

High Cholesterol

10 Outcomes

2 Studies

Depression

1 Outcome

1 Study

High Blood Pressure

10 Outcomes

1 Study

Type 2 Diabetes

10 Outcomes

1 Study

Cardiovascular Disease

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Metabolic Health

3 Outcomes

1 Study

Skin Cancer

3 Outcomes

1 Study

Skin Health

3 Outcomes

1 Study

Cardiovascular Disease

Metabolic Health

Skin Cancer

Skin Health

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In this randomized controlled trial, combined supplementation with fish oil and MCTs did not benefit muscular endurance, but it might have improved muscle recovery.

Does supplementing with aspirin or omega-3 fatty acids improve eye health in people with diabetes?

Supplements for cognitive function in older adults

Does EPA help with migraine?

Omega-3s associated with a lower risk of age-related vision loss

Examine Database References

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - Wei MY, Jacobson TAEffects of eicosapentaenoic acid versus docosahexaenoic acid on serum lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysisCurr Atheroscler Rep.(2011 Oct 6)
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - Woodman RJ, Mori TA, Burke V, Puddey IB, Watts GF, Beilin LJEffects of purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on glycemic control, blood pressure, and serum lipids in type 2 diabetic patients with treated hypertensionAm J Clin Nutr.(2002 Nov)
All-Cause Mortality - Safi U Khan, Ahmad N Lone, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Salim S Virani, Roger S Blumenthal, Khurram Nasir, Michael Miller, Erin D Michos, Christie M Ballantyne, William E Boden, Deepak L BhattEffect of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysisEClinicalMedicine.(2021 Jul 8)
Depression Symptoms - Nemets B, Stahl Z, Belmaker RHAddition of omega-3 fatty acid to maintenance medication treatment for recurrent unipolar depressive disorderAm J Psychiatry.(2002 Mar)
DNA Damage - Rhodes LE, Shahbakhti H, Azurdia RM, Moison RM, Steenwinkel MJ, Homburg MI, Dean MP, McArdle F, Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM, Epe B, Vink AAEffect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markersCarcinogenesis.(2003 May)
Depression Symptoms - Kiecolt-Glaser JK, Belury MA, Andridge R, Malarkey WB, Hwang BS, Glaser ROmega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation in healthy middle-aged and older adults: a randomized controlled trialBrain Behav Immun.(2012 Aug)