EPA and DHA

The EPA and DHA collection at Viva Saudável brings together omega-3 supplements from brands such as Nordic Naturals, Thorne Research, WHC, Enerzona, NOW Foods, Rosita, Lamberts, and Zeinpharma. You'll find fish oil in capsules and liquid form, krill oil, cod liver oil, concentrated formulas, and specific versions for children and pregnancy.

What are EPA and DHA and what dose should you look for?

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from the omega-3 family, found mainly in fatty fish and marine oils. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal functioning of the heart, with the beneficial effect obtained from 250 mg per day; DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and the maintenance of normal vision, also from 250 mg daily.

How to compare the products in this collection

The number that matters is the EPA and DHA content per capsule, not the total grammage of the oil: a 1000 mg fish oil capsule can contain 300 mg of EPA+DHA in one product and more than double in another. Also check the chemical form — triglyceride, ethyl ester, or phospholipid in the case of krill — and the existence of oxidation and heavy metal analyses per batch. Liquid formats allow for higher doses with fewer capsules, and cod liver oil naturally provides vitamins A and D, which requires attention to the total dose during pregnancy.