eicosapentaenoic acid

noun

ei·​co·​sa·​pen·​ta·​e·​no·​ic acid ˌī-kō-sə-ˌpen-tə-ē-ˈnō-ik- How to pronounce eicosapentaenoic acid (audio)
: an omega-3 fatty acid C20H30O2 found especially in fish oils

Examples of eicosapentaenoic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Incorporating fatty fish with high omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), such as herring, mackerel, and salmon, may help regulate blood pressure. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Seafood is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA and DHA), and vitamins and minerals. Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024 During pregnancy, the body converts ALA to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two essential fatty acids. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024 Potentially helpful supplements for insulin resistance include the following: Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) can help reduce inflammation and support cell membrane health, facilitating better insulin signaling. Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024 Seafoods like salmon and sardines contain the omega-3 fats docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024 Types of Omega-3 Fatty Acids There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023 The Best Natural Anti Inflammatory Agents Omega 3 Fatty Acids Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of healthy fat that comes in three forms, which are ALAs (alpha-linoleic acid), EPAs (eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHAs (docosahexaenoic acid). Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023 In 255 fish oil products across 16 leading brands, there was substantial variability in the amount of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the two active ingredients in fish oil. Sarah Garone, Health, 29 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary eicosa- twenty (from Greek eikosa-, from eikosi) + penta- + -ene + -oic — more at vigesimal

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eicosapentaenoic acid was in 1921

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Cite this Entry

“Eicosapentaenoic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eicosapentaenoic%20acid. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

eicosapentaenoic acid

noun
ei·​co·​sa·​pen·​ta·​e·​no·​ic acid ˌī-kō-sə-ˌpen-tə-ē-ˌnō-ik-, -i-ˌnō-ik- How to pronounce eicosapentaenoic acid (audio)
: an omega-3 fatty acid C20H30O2 found especially in the oil of cold-water fish (such as salmon, mackerel, and herring)
abbreviation EPA
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