Eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5, EPA)
MetabolismEPA is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid mainly found in fatty fish.
It helps regulate inflammation and supports heart and blood vessel health.
Why this matters
Adequate EPA levels are linked to a lower risk of heart disease, better blood lipid levels, and reduced inflammation. Measuring EPA helps you see whether you get enough omega-3s from diet or supplements.
How this connects to other biomarkers
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid is the principal anti-inflammatory long-chain omega-3 and a major component of the Omega-3 Index.
- Low EPA with elevated AA / EPA Ratio and high hs-CRP indicates a pro-inflammatory state amenable to fish-oil therapy.
- EPA is preferentially converted to anti-inflammatory eicosanoids and is associated with reduced cardiovascular events when the Omega-3 Index is > 8%.
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