EPA/DHA
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
Benefits of EPA / DHA
The body needs omega-3s to develop and function optimally in every stage of life. They are known to promote especially brain- and cardiovascular health and counter inflammatory factors, which benefits the joints.
What is EPA / DHA?
DHA is the primary omega-3 fatty acid in the nervous system, including the brain.
While DHA is metabolized from alpha-linolenic acid in the diet, the conversion is minimal.
This renders a dietary source of DHA and EPA, such as fish oil or an algae source, of vital importance.
Diets that fail to provide enough of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can negatively affect the nervous system.
DHA is an important nutrient for pregnant people, read more about this here on our pregnancy blog post.
EPA/DHA
