Eicosapentaenoic acid
2licensed products
1 monograph
Liquid, Capsule
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
10- Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
- Source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the maintenance of good health
- Helps support/maintain cognitive health
- Helps support/maintain brain function
- Helps support/maintain (normal) heart/cardiovascular health
- Helps support/maintain (normal) heart/cardiovascular function
- Helps reduce (blood) triglyceride(s)/triacylglycerol(s) (levels)
- Helps support/maintain normal (blood) triglyceride/triacylglycerol levels
- The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Helps reduce triglycerides and maintain cardiovascular health)
- The terms ‘Helps’ or ‘Helps to’ can be used interchangeably on the label
Approved Dose Ranges
5| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Children 1-8 years | 100–1500 mg | per day |
| Children 9-11 years | 100–2000 mg | per day |
| Adolescents 12-13 years | 100–2000 mg | per day |
| Adolescents 14-17 years | 100–2500 mg | per day |
| Adults 18 years and older | 100–5000 mg | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
2cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression.
Alternative Names
2Fish oil(common)Fish oil
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
245 mg1 licensed products
225 mg1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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