EPA, a Fatty Acid in Fish Oil, May Prevent Nonfatal Heart Problems
Thursday, March 29th, 2007By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News
March 29, 2007 — An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil may help prevent nonfatal heart problems in some people with high cholesterol, a Japanese study shows.
The omega-3 fatty acid is called EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). It’s found in fish such as salmon and mackerel, along with another fatty acid called […]