eicosapentaenoic acid
Definition
- Noun:
- An omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms: Eicosapentaenoic acid is a specific type of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, characterized by its chemical structure containing 20 carbon atoms and multiple double bonds. It is an essential nutrient.
- Found in fish: It is a primary fatty acid obtained from marine sources, particularly in the flesh of oily fish.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Eicosapentaenoic acid is believed to support cardiovascular health.
- The supplement is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.
- Salmon is a good dietary source of eicosapentaenoic acid.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in nutritional science, biochemistry, and medicine. It is often abbreviated as EPA.
- The study compared the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid versus a placebo.
- The ratio of eicosapentaenoic acid to arachidonic acid is considered important.
Variants and Related Words
- EPA: The standard abbreviation for eicosapentaenoic acid.
- The product contains 500 mg of EPA per capsule.
- Omega-3 fatty acid: The broader category to which eicosapentaenoic acid belongs.
- Fish oil is a common source of omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid.
Synonyms
- EPA: (Abbreviation) Used interchangeably in many contexts.
- The prescription is for a high-dose EPA formulation.
- Icosapent ethyl: A synthetic ester derivative used as a prescription medication.
- Icosapent ethyl is a purified form of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester.
Related Phrases
- Marine-derived omega-3: A descriptive phrase highlighting its source.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid is a key marine-derived omega-3.
- Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC-PUFA): A technical term describing its chemical family.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid is a biologically active long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid.
Noun
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an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
