DHA retroconversion revisited: dietary DHA spares endogenous EPA

DHA and EPA concentrations in rats

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (epa & Dha)

Higher EPA & DHA Intake Lower Risk of Wet AMD in AREDS Researchers examined the relationship of AMD case groups in the AREDS trial and intake levels of dietary fats. Only higher intake of total EPA and DHA and fish were linked to a decreased likelihood of having neovascular AMD. Participants consuming the highest amount of arachidonic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid abundant in meat and dairy, were...

Marine Cryptophytes Are Great Sources of EPA and DHA

Microalgae have the ability to synthetize many compounds, some of which have been recognized as a source of functional ingredients for nutraceuticals with positive health effects. One well-known example is the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are essential for human nutrition. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the two most important long-chain o...

Dietary intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in children - a workshop report.

There is controversy whether children should have a dietary supply of preformed long-chain polyunsaturated n-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. The aims of the workshop were to review evidence for a possible benefit of a preformed EPA and/or DHA supply, of data required to set desirable intakes for children aged 2-12 years, and of research priorities. The authors concluded that EPA and DHA intakes per ...

Protective effects of dietary EPA and DHA on ischemia-reperfusion-induced intestinal stress.

The immunoregulatory effects of dietary omega-3 fatty acids are still not fully characterized. The aim of this study was to determine whether dietary eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake limits intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. To test this, rats were fed either control or EPA/DHA supplemented diet for 3 weeks following which they underwent either a sham ...