EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) is a tier 1 form of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA), used in 3,391 on-market products .

3,391

on-market products

tier 1

quality tier

n/a

elemental fraction

Why this tier: Re-esterified triglyceride form of EPA/DHA showed the highest bioavailability index (124%) vs ethyl ester (73%) and free fatty acid (91%) in a 72-subject comparison; plain/natural triglyceride EPA is the well-absorbed baseline.

Source: Dyerberg J et al. 2010, PMID 20638827

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Brands using this form

Brand	Products
Carlson	134
Nordic Naturals	131
Douglas Laboratories	87
Nature Made	71
Puritan's Pride	54
Wonder Laboratories	52
Metagenics	49
DC	47
Nature's Bounty	46
NOW	45
Pure Encapsulations	40
Pharmax	39
Dr. Sinatra	37
Spring Valley	35
Life Extension	34
GNC Triple Strength	34
CATALO	34
The Vitamin Shoppe	33
Schiff MegaRed	32
Genestra Brands	31
Vitamin World	29
Nature's Way	28
Barlean's	27
Source Naturals	26
Purity Products	26