Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Clinical trials (PubMed)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Dose and administration (PubMed)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Adverse effects (PubMed)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Contraindications (PubMed)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Mechanism of action (PubMed)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Kinetics (PubMed)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Poisoning (PubMed)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - Dietary supplement use in human (PubMed)
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 1011
Compare All Forms
1 formCompare supplement forms of EPA by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
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Type: Other
Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.
Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.
Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.