And the patients who had the highest concentration of eicosapentaenoic acid in their blood during the study period gained the most muscle mass, the study said. (livescience.com)
What it is: The polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are essential to brain function and cardiovascular health. (health.com)
Your body can convert ALA into other omega - 3 fats, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are the omega - 3 fats found in oily fish. (healthline.com)