Ingredient Repository · Ingredient

🌿
Ingredient

Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

A marine omega-3 fatty acid that supports heart wellness, healthy circulation, and balanced joint comfort.

What it is

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found mainly in oily cold-water fish and microalgae. Your body uses EPA to build balanced chemical messengers that support heart and blood vessel health, joint ease, and a calm immune system.

Also known as: EPA Omega-3, Omega-3 EPA

Key benefits

  • Supports heart and blood vessel health by maintaining healthy blood fats levels.
  • Promotes joint ease and comfort, so you can move with freedom.
  • Helps balance your body's natural response to daily physical stress.

Amplified by probiotics

Friendly gut bacteria assist in digesting healthy fats like EPA. Probiotics help break down bile salts in your gut, which makes it easier for omega-3 oils to mix and absorb through your gut wall. At the same time, healthy gut bacteria maintain a strong gut lining, working together with EPA to keep your body balanced.

Typical dose

250–2000 mg/day

The evidence

Evidence: strong

Human studies show that EPA supports healthy blood fat levels and helps maintain smooth circulation throughout the body (Mozaffarian 2011, J Am Coll Cardiol; Calder 2015, Biochim Biophys Acta).

  1. Mozaffarian D, Wu JH. Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: effects on risk factors, molecular pathways, and clinical events. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011;58(20):2047-2067. PubMed ↗
  2. Calder PC. Marine omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: Effects, mechanisms and clinical relevance. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2015;1851(4):469-484. PubMed ↗

Safety & who should check first

Well tolerated and safe for daily use. High doses (over 5 g daily) may interact with blood-thinning medications. Consult a doctor before taking high doses if you take prescription blood thinners or are preparing for surgery.