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Canned salmon contains 1 to 1.3 grams of EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid), the essential fatty acids in a three-ounce serving.

I know it's important to eat fish to benefit

In contrast, another omega-3 fatty acid from fish oil, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), offered only partial protection against CLA-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and provided no protection against insulin resistance.

Executives ... FYI

Because fish contain two specific types of omega-3s, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the benefits identified were attributed to both.

DHA omega-3 at the heart of cardiovascular health

Marinol[R] Omega-3 Emulsion contains high concentration of the two of the most important long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs): eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosa-hexaenoic acid (DHA).

Lipid Nutrition Marinol[R] Omega-3 Emulsion

TAK-085 is a highly concentrated preparation of the ethyl esters of omega-3 fatty acids which are mainly a combination of ethyl esters of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Pronova BioPharma, Takeda advance TAK-085 into Phase III trials in Japan

Those who started the study with higher blood levels of the two major omega-3 fats in fish oils-docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)--had no lower risk of dementia than those with lower levels.

Nomega-3 brain boost

A study in the April issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds to growing evidence that the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fatty fish, may be good for your brain.

Fatty acids in fish may slow cognitive decline

Officials at the West Caldwell, NJ.-based company say the formulas provide the high-quality compounds eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docahexaenoic acid (DHA), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

Focus on the essentials

Two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are found mainly in oily fish.

Omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians

Two fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic, are collectively known as Omega-3, are essential fatty acids.

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Each Capsule Contains: 1 mg Folic Acid USP, 12.5 mg Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, USP), 500 mcg Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin, USP) and Pharmaceutical Grade Omega-3 Fish Oil providing 500 mg Omega-3 Acids; including 350 mg Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and 35 mg Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA).

Animi-3[TM]

Fatty fish are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).