EPA Plus Lipase contains 1000mg of Fish Oil that provides 450mg of EPA.

As its name suggests, EPA plus Lipase contains EPA, but it does not offer DHA. These are both very healthful Omega-3 Fatty Acids that have been shown to be able to enhance heart health, as well as play a role in improving many different aspects of health. EPA has also been shown to play a role in enhancing mood. This formula is advertised as being specifically designed to address this issue. However, DHA has also been shown to be able to help ease depression and other emotional disorders while also improving cognitive health, so much so that it is being studied as a way to improve cognitive function in dementia patients and children with ADD. Additionally, DHA has been shown to be able to improve retinal health.

Researchers at the University of Nevada conducted a clinical study to determine the effects of DHA supplementation on the growth of human colon adenocarcinoma, and DHA was shown to slow the progression of this cancer as well.

However, EPA and DHA have been shown to work exceptionally well together to improve heart health. They may help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, which has a direct effect on heart heath. They have also been shown to be able to prevent fats from sticking to artery walls, which may decrease the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Further research shows that Omega-3 Fatty Acids may even help individuals who have had heart attacks and strokes in the past reduce their risk of reoccurrence.

With so many brands on the market, it may be hard to decide which Omega-3 formula will work best for you, so experts suggest looking for certain key features to cut down the list. For the most part, pharmaceutical grade Omega-3 Fatty Acids have been found to be the most effective because they have a higher level of bioavailability, as well as having been highly filtered to remove pollutants such as mercury. They also suggest seeking out formulas that are harvested from tuna, salmon, cod and anchovies. Some developers use oil derived from mackerels and sardines, but they are lower on the food chain and are usually less potent.

• Offers a moderate source of EPA
• May help enhance mood

• Does not contain DHA
• Testimonials were unavailable at this time
• Limited information is available for this supplement

Some customers simply want to address mood issues, so EPA Plus Lipase may represent a viable option for them. However, many of us want more from Omega-3-based products, and the fact that this product does not contain DHA clearly reduces its overall effectiveness. As we saw above, EPA and DHA have been shown to work incredibility well together to increase heart health by lowering blood pressure, fatty deposits in the arteries and cholesterol.

DHA on its own may help increase cognitive and retinal function as well, while EPA reduces inflammation. Together they make a perfect team, which is why many of the leading developers of Omega-3 supplements include 700mg of each in their formulas. Our research shows that this may optimize results in many aspects of health.