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Eicosapentaenoic Acid
INFORMATION ABOUT EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID
Eicosapentaenoic Acid Uses
Eicosapentaenoic Acid is used for nutritional deficiencies.
How Eicosapentaenoic Acid works
The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid is long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which compete with arachidonic acid for inclusion in cyclo-oxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways. It's actions include hypolipidaemic action (especially a reduction in plasma triglycerides) by reducing very-low-density lipoproteins; anti-inflammatory action, attributed to effects on leukotriene synthesis; and antiplatelet effect, attributed to effects on prostanoid synthesis, which promote vasodilatation, reduction in platelet aggregation, increased bleeding time and decreased platelet counts.
Common side effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Burping, Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhea
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
10 Apr 2025 | 04:46 AM (UTC)
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