Sentences with phrase «into eicosapentaenoic acid»

Importantly, although some ALA can be converted into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-- the long - chain PUFAs found in fatty fish — the conversion is typically poor in most people, especially in the elderly.

The problem with the plant sources is that the body doesn't easily convert the fatty acids derived from them into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are the biologically active forms.

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The parent EFAs (linoleic acid and linolenic acid) are converted into arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

A simple way to do this is by incorporating more preformed, long - chain omega - 3 fatty acids into your diet: namely, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and its long chain omega - 3 precursor, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).