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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.
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid is most often used for Cardiovascular Health. The Examine Database covers Cardiovascular Disease, Depression, and 7 other conditions and goals.
In this meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials, an eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplement was more effective for reducing cardiovascular disease mortality risk than a supplement that contained both EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).