Dietary fats and cardiovascular disease
(Meta-study and recommendations by the American Heart Association)
EPA and DHA
The n-3 marine fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid are present in fish and dietary supplements having a >10-fold range of n-3 fatty acid contents. High-dose prescription forms are also available to treat hypertriglyceridemia. The n-3 fatty acids contribute little energy to the daily diet and do not pertain closely to the topic covered by the present advisory.
The n-3 marine fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid are present in fish and dietary supplements having a >10-fold range of n-3 fatty acid contents. High-dose prescription forms are also available to treat hypertriglyceridemia. The n-3 fatty acids contribute little energy to the daily diet and do not pertain closely to the topic covered by the present advisory.
