What’s in fish oil supplements? Fye says there are generally two components of fish oil supplements: DHA or docosahexaenoic acid and EPA or eicosapentaenoic acid. She explains, “As humans do ...

"All of these analyses showed no benefits or harms." Deepak Bhatt, a co-author on the new meta-analysis, is confident in suggesting EPA is the source of omega-3 fish oil’s cardiovascular benefits.

Fatty fish, like salmon, are rich in an omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA for short. DHA has many health benefits and is a key ingredient in fish oil supplements.

A new study reveals that the two main omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, EPA and DHA, tackle inflammation in very different ways—each with unique strengths. In a 34-week trial on older adults with ...

Researchers at the Institute of Marine Research in Bergen, Norway used liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry to analyze resolvins in fish and human cells.

Research paper reviews the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, on athletes, discussing their benefits in inflammation control, cognitive function, and muscle maintenance, and the need ...

Fish oil and flaxseed oil each contain an impressive amount of omega-3 fatty acids. The main types of omega-3s in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (11).

A new study of fish oils and ischemic stroke that included data on adipose tissue levels of key fatty acids has suggested a greater benefit with dietary intakes of EPA than with DHA or total fish oil.

In one study, 16 men took 2,400 mg of fish oil (containing 600 mg of EPA and 260 mg of DHA) daily for 8 weeks, then performed 5 sets of 6 bicep contractions. They maintained muscle force during ...

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA work differently against chronic inflammation, according to the results of a small randomized study, suggesting each has its own important role to play in ...