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E-EPA

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

Also known as: E EPAEthyl EPA
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester
Related Remedies: EPA
DHA
Fish oil

Description: E-EPA is an essential fatty acid ethyl ester and an omega 3 long chain fatty acid ethyl ester. It is used for similar conditions of EPA, sometimes with better results.

Oral Uses

  • Depression RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA is an antidepressant; improves mental and brain function; alleviates depression. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA reduces triglycerides and heart disease risk. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High triglycerides RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA reduces triglycerides. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily in divided/d doses for many months.

  • Postpartum depression RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA is an antidepressant; improves mental and brain function; alleviates depression. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cardiovascular disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA improves heart function; reduces triglycerides and heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily in divided/d doses for many months.

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA improves heart function; reduces triglycerides and heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily in divided/d doses for many months.

  • Cystic fibrosis RatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA improves lung function; reduces respiratory mucus. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    E-EPA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    E-EPA is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRatingRating

    E-EPA is a blood thinner. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 0.5-2.0 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs.

Available Forms

E-EPA is available in softgel and liquid form.

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