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What Is DPA? The Overlooked Third Omega-3, and Why Seal Oil Has More of It

DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) sits between EPA and DHA and can be converted back to EPA in the body. It is scarce in most fish oils but more abundant in seal oil. What it does, what research shows, sources and label reading.

What Is DPA? The Overlooked Third Omega-3, and Why Seal Oil Has More of It
EPADPADHA
Structure20 carbons, 5 double bonds22 carbons, 5 double bonds22 carbons, 6 double bonds
ResearchExtensiveLimited, growingExtensive

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Sources

  1. Kaur G, et al. Prog Lipid Res. 2011
  2. Dyall SC. Front Aging Neurosci. 2015

FAQ

What is DPA?

An omega-3 fatty acid between EPA and DHA that can be converted back to EPA in the body.

Which foods contain DPA?

Seal oil is a relatively rich source; fish, fish oil and grass-fed meat contain smaller amounts.

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