What is EPA?
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid. It is found mainly in oily sea fish and is usually considered alongside DHA.
Symbol
C20:5n-3
Main source
Fish oil
Known role
Inflammation
In short
EPA is one of the most important marine omega-3 fatty acids. In the body it is associated with inflammation-regulating processes. This page is a neutral introduction — not medical advice.
EPA and DHA
EPA and DHA are often considered together but have different focuses. MVS reports them separately rather than merging them into a single "total omega-3".
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