Find out more about DPA (docosapentaenoic acid), the third most prevalent omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil. Learn how much DPA is in supplements and fish, plus the clinical evidence for DPA, whether it can improve heart health, lower triglycerides and more. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
Direct comparisons (including amounts of EPA, DHA, and DPA, as well as palmitoleic acid and total omega-7s) and quality ratings for fish, krill and algal supplements -- including those for pregnant women, other adults, children, and pets. Comparisons with prescription fish oils Vascepa and Lovaza.
ConsumerLab tested 28 popular fish and marine oil supplements (made from fish oil, krill oil, algal oil, calamari oil, and sea buckthorn oil) for EPA and DHA, as well as DPA and omega-7s) and found problems with three. In addition, ConsumerLab found some supplements very high concentrations of EPA and/or DHA were comparable to more expensive prescription fish oils.