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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

Found 142 oral uses for EPA

  • 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.

  • Alzheimer's disease RatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves mental and brain function and memory; reduces amyloid plaques; slows down the progression; used for prevention and treatment. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Angina pectoris RatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves heart function; reduces heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Arrhythmia RatingRatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; stabilizes heart rhythm; improves heart function; alleviates arrhythmia. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.
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