Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Overview

Eicosapentaenoic Acid is a non-essential Omega 3 Fatty Acid (20:5w3) which can be manufactured within the body or consumed via the diet.  Its melting point is -54º centigrade.

 

Aging Process

 EPA may inhibit the age-related shortening of Telomeres.  ^[1]

 

Cardiovascular System

 EPA may help to prevent Angina.  ^[2]

 EPA (900 mg per day) may counteract Arrhythmias and may reduce ventricular premature complexes associated with Arrhythmias by approximately 50%  ^[3]

 EPA may help to prevent Ventricular Fibrillation.  ^[4]

 EPA may inhibit the progression of Atherosclerosis.  ^[5]

 EPA may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting by preventing the blood's platelets from becoming too sticky.  ^[6]

 EPA may help to prevent Cerebral Insufficiency (poor blood circulation to the brain).  ^[7]

 EPA (at least 400 mg per day) may reduce the risk of Heart Attack and may help to prolong survival in people who have already experienced a Heart Attack.  ^[8]

 EPA (2,200 mg per day) may lower elevated Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients by stimulating the production of Prostaglandins PGE3 and PGI3.  ^[9]

 EPA may reduce the incidence of Stroke.  ^[10]

 

Cells

 EPA concentrates in Cell Membranes and increases the fluidity of Cell Membranes.  ^[11]

 

Digestive System

 EPA may improve the condition of Crohn's Disease patients primarily by reducing the endogenous production of Leukotriene B4 which is implicated in the inflammation associated with Crohn’s Disease.  ^[12]

 EPA may help to prevent Gallstones.  ^[13]

 

Eyes/Vision

 EPA may help to prevent and treat (ARMD).  ^[14]

 EPA may help to prevent/treat Eyes - Dry.  ^[15]

 EPA  may improve the condition of Glaucoma patients

 Many Glaucoma patients are deficient in EPA.  ^[16]

 EPA concentrates in the Cell Membranes of the Retina of the Eyes and is involved in the conversion of light entering the Eyes into the Nerve Impulses involving sight.  EPA may also help to prevent Inflammation and other damage in the Retina.  ^[17]

 

Immune System

 EPA may inhibit the growth and of some forms of Cancer:  ^[18]

 EPA may retard the development of and significantly extend the survival time for patients with Cancer - Breast - it may also inhibit the of Breast Cancer cells.  ^[19]

 EPA may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Colon cells.  ^[20]

 EPA may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Liver.  ^[21]

 EPA may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Pancreas.  ^[22]

 EPA may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate by inhibiting the growth of Prostate cells.  ^[23]

 EPA may help to prevent Cancer - Skin.  ^[24]

 EPA may help to prevent/reverse Cachexia (accelerated weight loss) in Cancer patients.  ^[25]

 EPA may inhibit the replication of the Hepatitis C virus that causes Hepatitis C.  ^[26]

 EPA may inhibit the ability of exposure to UV-B to supress the Immune System.  ^[27]

 EPA may suppress Inflammation.  ^[28]

 EPA may alleviate (Systemic) Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

 Many SLE patients experience total remission of SLE symtoms following EPA supplementation from fish oils.  ^[29]

 

Metabolism

 EPA may help to prevent/reverse Cachexia (accelerated weight loss) in Cancer patients.  ^[25]

 EPA may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:  ^[31]

 EPA may increase serum High Density Lipoproteins levels. 

 EPA may lower serum Low Density Lipoproteins levels. 

 EPA may lower serum VLDL Cholesterol levels by up to 50%.  ^[32]

 EPA (combined with Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Linoleic Acid and Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) at a total dosage of 4,000 mg per day) may improve the condition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients. 

 EPA used singularly may also improve the condition of CFS patients.  ^[33]

 EPA may improve various aspects of Cystic Fibrosis.  ^[34]

 EPA may help to prevent Fatty Liver.  ^[35]

 EPA may help to prevent Insulin Resistance.  ^[36]

 EPA may lower elevated serum Triglycerides levels by up to 65%.  ^[37]

 

Musculoskeletal System

 EPA may retard the progression of Osteoarthritis.  ^[38]