The overall rating for eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) is 1.6 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. Dosing
  8. References

Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Simple Report

  • Supplement: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
  • Supplement Category: omega 3 fatty acids
  • Number of Products Containing Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): 9
  • Effectiveness Rating: 1.6 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 42 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 12
  • Number of Claims: 12
  • Effective Dosage Range: 500 milligrams per day

Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) is 1.6 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

There are 12 studies in the database on eicosapentaenoic acid (epa); the research rating is 42. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

Products Names Amount of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
Omega Jym 750mg
Morphomega 720mg
Black Burn Stim-Free Amount not listed.
LipoSlim for Her Amount not listed.
1 Mission Nutrition Tone 125mg
Full list of all 9 products containing Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA).

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Performance Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve cardiovascular endurance
improve running performance

Cardiovascular Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
lower total cholesterol levels
lower triglyceride levels

Mental Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve cognitive ability
improve memory

General Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve insulin sensitivity
improve glucose control
reduce acne count
reduce acne severity

Dosing

The Supplement Database includes 1 studies on eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose is 500 milligrams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA).

References

Title of Study
Association between cognitive function and supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs and other nutrients in ≥ 75 years old patients: A randomized multicenter study
Circulating triacylglycerol and apoE levels in response to EPA and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in adult human subjects
Dietary alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA have differential effects on LDL fatty acid composition but similar effects on serum lipid profiles in normolipidemic humans
Effect of 2-y n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on cognitive function in older people: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Gamma-linolenic Acid on Acne Vulgaris: A Randomised, Double- blind, Controlled Trial
Effect of long-term omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with or without multidomain intervention on cognitive function in elderly adults with memory complaints (MAPT): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Effect of supplementation with long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on behavior and cognition in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a randomized placebo-controlled intervention trial
Effects of dietary alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid or docosahexaenoic acid on parameters of glucose metabolism in healthy volunteers
Effects of iron and n-3 fatty acid supplementation, alone and in combination, on cognition in school children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention in South Africa
Effects of n-3 fatty acids, EPA v. DHA, on depressive symptoms, quality of life, memory and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not improve maximal aerobic power, anaerobic threshold and running performance in well-trained soccer players
The n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation Improved the Cognitive Function in the Chinese Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial