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What is Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

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Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) is a Polyunsaturated Omega-3 Fatty Acid and is involved in the regulation of inflammatory processes and prevention of blood clots.

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Insufficiency of EPA is the most prevalent fatty acid abnormality and leads to arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and aging from unchecked inflammatory responses.

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