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What is EPA / DHA?

April 26, 2017DHA EPA

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What is EPA / DHA?

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EPA / DHA is an essential fatty acid which stands for docosahexaenoic acid and eicosahexaenoic acid. This essential fatty acid is an Omega 3 fat, which is found in cold water fish. EPA DHA are highly unsaturated fat because of they contain 6 and 5 double bond s on their long structural chain. These polyunsaturated fats play a very important role with the function of our bodies. EPA and DHA are converted into hormone like substances called prostaglandins, and they regulate cell activity and healthy cardiovascular function.