Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Written by:

Kamal Patel

•Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in fatty fish. EPA is often taken as a supplement in the form of fish oil to improve cardiovascular health and brain health.

Written by:

Last Updated:October 27, 2025

Research Snapshot

277,081 participants in 4 trials and 2 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

BCardiovascular Disease Mortality

C1 outcome

D17 outcomes

Examine Database: Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Evidence
Cardiovascular Disease	3 outcomes	16 Studies
Depression	1 outcome	1 Study
High Blood Pressure	10 outcomes	1 Study
High Cholesterol	10 outcomes	3 Studies
Type 2 Diabetes	10 outcomes	2 Studies
General Cardiovascular Health	1 outcome	1 Study
Metabolic Health	3 outcomes	1 Study
Skin Cancer	3 outcomes	1 Study
Skin Health	3 outcomes	1 Study