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Fatty acid

Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found mainly in fatty fish. The body uses it to make signaling molecules involved in inflammation.

Also listed as EPA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

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Which foods contain EPA?

NIH food-table examples. 1

Atlantic salmon, farmed, cooked

0.59 g EPA3 oz (85 g)US food-table value. 1

Atlantic herring, cooked

0.77 g EPA3 oz (85 g)US food-table value. 1

How much is the European reference?

EFSA’s adult adequate intake is 250 mg/day of EPA plus DHA combined. It is not a separate 250 mg requirement for EPA. 2

Sources

  2. Dietary recommendations for fat intake European Commission Knowledge4Policy