noun

• A polyunsaturated fatty acid found especially in fish oils. In humans it is a metabolic precursor of prostaglandins.

  Chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₉COOH

  ‘Oils from deep sea fish are a rich source of omega - 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Your brain needs long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids to function properly and two types - eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid - have come up trumps.’
  • ‘According to a new book, eicosapentaenoic acid is a substance that can ‘significantly alleviate the symptoms of depression, even in its most severe forms.’’
  • ‘Fish is the recommended source of omega - 3s because only marine life contains eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, the two most accessible forms of the fats.’
  • ‘Fish provide varying amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in the form of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid.’