Omega-3 EPA/DHA support cardiovascular system health and help maintain healthy triglyceride levels. EPA is a natural substance used by the body to oppose the effects of inflammation. In 2004, the US FDA approved a qualified health claim regarding the benefits of Omega-3 EPA/DHA in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease:

"Supportive but not conclusive research shows that of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. One serving of [name of food] provides [x] grams of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids.”

Of the over 14,000 scientific studies that have evaluated Omega-3 EPA/DHA and good health, the majority have investigated fish oil and its potential cardiovascular benefits

Internationally recognized health institutions, such as the American Heart Association and the US National Institutes of Health, support fish and/or fish oil capsules as part of a heart-healthy diet.

Omega-3 Recommended Intake Chart

Studies Support Omega-3 for Heart Health

Among thousands of studies showing the positive effects of dietary Omega-3 EPA/DHA on cardiovascular health are two landmark clinical trials:

The JELIS (Japan Lipid Intervention Study, 2007), which involved nearly 5,000 doctors and more than 18,000 patients. The Lancet. 2007; 369:1090-98

The GISSI-Prevenzione study (Italy, 2002), which involved more than 11,000 patients. Circulation. 2002; 105(16):1897-903