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2. Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   An omega−3 fatty acid is a fatty acid with multiple double bonds, where the first double bond is between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the carbon atom chain. "Short-chain" omega−3 fatty acids have a chain of 18 carbon atoms or less, while "long-chain" omega−3 fatty acids have a chain of 20 or more.

3. Eicosapentaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   In chemical structure, EPA is a carboxylic acid with a 20- carbon chain and five cis double bonds; the first double bond is located at the third carbon from the omega end. EPA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that acts as a precursor for prostaglandin-3 (which inhibits platelet aggregation), thromboxane-3, and leukotriene-5 eicosanoids.

4. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters - Wikipedia

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   Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are a mixture of ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid and ethyl docosahexaenoic acid, which are ethyl esters of the omega−3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oil. [3] Together with dietary changes, they are used to treat high blood triglycerides which may reduce the risk of ...

5. Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA, icosapent ethyl), sold under the brand name Vascepa among others, is a medication used to treat dyslipidemia [4] and hypertriglyceridemia. [3] It is used in combination with changes in diet in adults with hypertriglyceridemia ≥ 150 mg/dL. Further, it is often required to be used with a statin (maximally ...

6. The 40 Best Foods for Lowering Your Cholesterol, According to ...

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   Salmon. This fatty fish is one of nature’s best sources of omega-3s. A 2023 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that consuming 2 grams of EPA and DHA—the two ...

7. Is salmon or tuna healthier? There’s 2 major nutritional ...

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   “Omega-3 fats are associated with boatload of benefits," says Susie. ... Wild salmon is rich in two main omega-3s, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DPA). Omega-3s are ...