eicosapentaenoic acid

[ahy-koh-suh-pen-tuh-i-noh-ik, ahy-koh-]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. EPA.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eicosapentaenoic acid¹

< Greek eikosa-, combining form of eíkosi twenty + penta- + -ene + -o- + -ic

Example Sentences

Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA.

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“In our clinic, we emphasize the consumption of DHA and, in somewhat lesser amounts, eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA,” he said.

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Seafood is thought to help the heart because of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, or eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which are found at high levels in certain types of fish.

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"I would be really sad to see people abandon getting enough DHA or EPA because of a study," said MacKay, referring to eicosapentaenoic acid, another omega-3.

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The dose of omega-3 fatty acid in many of the research studies included 180 milligrams of eicosapentaenoic acid and 120 milligrams of docosahexaenoic acid, taken twice a day.

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