EPA and DHA

Uses

How it works

Benefits

Risks & contraindications

Comparisons

Evidence quality

Where it comes from

Highlighted claims

• EPA and DHA are the two most biologically active omega-3 fatty acids. — Correcting Your Ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) on the Ketogenic Diet
• DHA deficiency in infants results in reduced IQ, limited brain size, stunted growth, and poor vision. — Correcting Your Ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) on the Ketogenic Diet
• Algae is the only plant-based source of DHA that bypasses the conversion bottleneck from ALA. — Correcting Your Ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) on the Ketogenic Diet
• DHA is the primary structural component of the brain, the nervous system, the retina, and virtually every cell membrane in the body. — Best and Worst Fish to Eat: Omega-3 Content, Mercury, and Safety Guide
• Relying on plant-based ALA sources to meet EPA and DHA needs is largely ineffective due to low conversion rates. — Correcting Your Ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) on the Ketogenic Diet
• EPA and DHA are highly heat-sensitive and are effectively destroyed during food processing. — Best and Worst Fish to Eat: Omega-3 Content, Mercury, and Safety Guide
• DHA and EPA support adult brain function, retinal health, hormone production, cardiovascular health, and fertility. — Correcting Your Ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) on the Ketogenic Diet
• DHA incorporates directly into inner mitochondrial membrane phospholipids, improving membrane fluidity required for efficient electron transport. — 7 Foods That Make You Live Longer
• EPA is a direct precursor to anti-inflammatory eicosanoids that reduce the chronic low-grade inflammation that damages mitochondria. — 7 Foods That Make You Live Longer
• EPA and DHA are among the most common nutritional deficiencies in modern populations. — Best and Worst Fish to Eat: Omega-3 Content, Mercury, and Safety Guide