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EPA

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

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

Description: EPA is an essential fatty acid and an omega 3 long chain fatty acid. It is obtained from oily fish (contains EPA and DHA together).

Oral Uses

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves heart function; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces intestinal inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cystic fibrosis RatingRatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves lung function; reduces respiratory mucus. Take 2-3 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Depression RatingRatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an antidepressant; nourishes nerves; improves mental and brain function; alleviates depression. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves heart function; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and heart attack risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment.Take 1-3 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High triglycerides RatingRatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; reduces triglycerides. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • ADD RatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; nourishes nerves; improves mental and brain function, attention and behavior. Take 1-3 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRatingRating

    EPA is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    EPA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    EPA is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRatingRating

    EPA is a blood thinner. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Brain tonic RatingRatingRating

    EPA is a brain tonic; improves brain function. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRatingRating

    EPA is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Increasing drug effectiveness RatingRatingRating

    EPA helps to increase drug effectiveness. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-4 g of 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

EPA is available in softgel or liquid form.

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