The two prominent omega-3 fatty acids in fish-oil supplements differ in their inhibitory effects on biochemical markers of inflammation, and one of them elicits a possibly more beneficial ...

May 22, 2011 (New York, New York) — New data presented this week provide clues as to why eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)--both components of omega-3 fatty acids--have ...

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA work differently against chronic inflammation, according to the results of a small randomized study, suggesting each has its own important role to play in ...

Most people worldwide aren’t getting enough omega-3, leaving a major gap between scientific recommendations and daily diets. Researchers emphasize the critical role of EPA and DHA across all life ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers evaluated the evidence on the effects of two omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), namely eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and ...

New analysis outlines how Americans underconsume seafood, a shortfall with health and cost consequences. USDA Dietary ...

Although there are plenty of fish in the sea, they are not all identical. Dr. Maya Rozman clears things up regarding omega-3 ...

It is rapidly becoming acknowledged that omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain. However, there are two: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Are they equivalent, different, ...

A new study reveals that the two main omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, EPA and DHA, tackle inflammation in very different ways—each with unique strengths. In a 34-week trial on older adults with ...