What is EPA+DHA?

In short

EPA and DHA are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. EPA+DHA means the combined amount of both fatty acids.

What does the body need it for?

EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.

Where is it found?

• Salmon (100 g)1,500 mg
• Herring (100 g)1,500 mg
• Mackerel (100 g)2,000 mg

Too much

Considered safe up to (EFSA)

5,000 mg

If you take blood thinners, discuss taking more than 3,000 mg of EPA+DHA daily with your doctor or pharmacist beforehand. EFSA has not established a tolerable upper intake level.

Interactions

• EPA+DHA and Blood thinners

  If you take blood thinners and want more than 3,000 mg of omega-3 (EPA and DHA) a day, talk to your doctor or pharmacy first.

Other names

Eicosapentaensäure und Docosahexaensäure, EPA und DHA, EPA and DHA, Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, EPA y DHA, Ácido eicosapentaenoico y ácido docosahexaenoico

Source

EU Regulation 432/2012; EFSA 2012; BfR