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What Are the Real Differences Between EPA and DHA?

Barry Sears Ph.D. on April 1, 2012

Omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain. However, there are two: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Are they equivalent, different, or in-between?

Omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain. However, there are two: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Are they equivalent, different, or in-between?