eicosapentaenoic acid

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eicosapentaenoic acid

A nutritionist explains that eicosapentaenoic acid is found in fish like tuna.

Definition
  1. 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.
eicosapentaenoic acid

A nutritionist explains that eicosapentaenoic acid is found in fish like tuna.

Noun
  1. an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)