What is EPA? Everything You Need to Know

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What is EPA Omega-3?

EPA, or eicosapentaenoic acid, is a type of long-chain, unsaturated Omega-3 fatty acid – characteristics it shares with DHA (also known as docosahexaenoic acid).

Our bodies cannot produce EPA by themselves, but EPA can have an important physiological effect, which is why many people choose to take Omega-3 supplements.

Fish oil produced from cold water fish is one of the main sources of EPA Omega-3.

What are the Benefits of EPA?

EPA may affect inflammatory processes, and it’s also proven to contribute to normal heart function, as well as normal blood function.

Which Foods Contain EPA?

EPA is naturally found in some varieties of oily fish, including:

Tuna
Salmon
Mackerel
Anchovies
Herring

However, not everyone enjoys eating oily fish, and it’s also not the purest way to consume Omega-3 fatty acids. Depending on where the fish has been sourced from, it could also contain contaminants, including traces of metals and other toxins.

Omega-3 supplements can provide a purer, more convenient way to get the EPA and DHA your body needs.

EPA in Omega-3 Supplements

At Every Health, you’ll find MINAMI®’s Omega-3 Supplements that feature tailored ratios of EPA and DHA in our Omega-3 softgels to suit your specific health needs.

MINAMI® uses sustainably sourced fish oil that’s extracted using a patented, eco-friendly process to bring you quality, concentrated Omega-3 supplements with market-leading purity.

Let’s take a closer look at our supplements that contain higher amounts of EPA than DHA:

For Overall Health & Wellness

MINAMI®’s original formula for health and wellness, MorEPA Original, contains 590mg of EPA per softgel. Introduce this Omega-3 supplement into your daily routine and see what differences you notice to your overall health.

For Normal Blood Pressure

EPA can contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure and triglyceride levels and works alongside DHA in our MorEPA Platinum Omega-3 fish oil supplements to deliver this benefit.

Our MorEPA Platinum formwula contains 764mg of EPA per capsule, alongside vitamin D3 to help to support the immune system. Vitamin D3 may also support muscle function following intense exercise.

These softgels contain 90-95% Omega-3 – our highest concentration formula yet.

For Children

EPA can be beneficial for children too. Our MorEPA Kids 6+ formula contains 500mg per softgel as part of a scientifically proven ratio that also features DHA and vitamin D to help keep kids developing in the best possible way.

Omega-3 supplements may help with learning, thinking, remembering, and concentration skills in children, while the vitamin D in these capsules can help to support normal bone growth and development, as well as normal teeth. Vitamin D can also contribute to the normal function of the immune system.

MorEPA Kids 6+ also contains evening primrose oil, which has traditionally been used to help the skin.

This blend of ingredients is therefore the ideal way to introduce children aged six and above to Omega-3 supplements.

Could you benefit from MINAMI®’s new-launching MorEPA Platinum MiNi? It provides high concentration fish oil and quality Omega-3 fatty acids in a smaller and easy-to-swallow softgel. Learn more about it here: