Nutrient Database
DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid)
fatty acid
ApprovedGeneral information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
With fatty mealFasting safe
Overview
Lesser-known omega-3 fatty acid found in fish and seal oil.
Top 5 food sources
Seal oilsalmonmackerelherringbeef
Expert consensus: Mixed
Less researched than EPA and DHA. Not yet widely available as isolated supplement.