Biological Activities of DHA and EPA.

DHA and EPA concentrations in rats

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (epa & Dha)

Higher EPA & DHA Intake Lower Risk of Wet AMD in AREDS Researchers examined the relationship of AMD case groups in the AREDS trial and intake levels of dietary fats. Only higher intake of total EPA and DHA and fish were linked to a decreased likelihood of having neovascular AMD. Participants consuming the highest amount of arachidonic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid abundant in meat and dairy, were...

Marine Cryptophytes Are Great Sources of EPA and DHA

Microalgae have the ability to synthetize many compounds, some of which have been recognized as a source of functional ingredients for nutraceuticals with positive health effects. One well-known example is the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are essential for human nutrition. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the two most important long-chain o...

Markers of neuroprotection of combined EPA and DHA provided by fish oil are higher than those of EPA (Nannochloropsis) and DHA (Schizochytrium) from microalgae oils in Wistar rats

BACKGROUND To overcome the current overexploitation of fish rich in n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA), microalgae have become a promising marine lipid source. The purpose of this study was to assess eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3), isolated or combined from distinct marine origins, on the promotion of neuroprotective effects. METH...

The relation between the omega-3 index and arachidonic acid is bell shaped: synergistic at low EPA+DHA status and antagonistic at high EPA+DHA status.

INTRODUCTION The relation between docosahexaenoic (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) vs. arachidonic acid (AA) seems characterized by both synergism and antagonism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Investigate the relation between EPA+DHA and AA in populations with a wide range of EPA+DHA status and across the life cycle. EPA+DHA and AA were determined in erythrocytes (RBC; n=1979), umbilical arteries (UA...