Eicosapentaenoic acid

2licensed products

1 monograph

Liquid, Capsule

Health Canada Monographs

FISH OIL

Oral

Approved Health Claims

Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
Source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the maintenance of good health
Helps support/maintain cognitive health
Helps support/maintain brain function
Helps support/maintain (normal) heart/cardiovascular health
Helps support/maintain (normal) heart/cardiovascular function
Helps reduce (blood) triglyceride(s)/triacylglycerol(s) (levels)
Helps support/maintain normal (blood) triglyceride/triacylglycerol levels
The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Helps reduce triglycerides and maintain cardiovascular health)
The terms ‘Helps’ or ‘Helps to’ can be used interchangeably on the label

Approved Dose Ranges

Population	Dose Range	Frequency
Children 1-8 years	100–1500 mg	per day
Children 9-11 years	100–2000 mg	per day
Adolescents 12-13 years	100–2000 mg	per day
Adolescents 14-17 years	100–2500 mg	per day
Adults 18 years and older	100–5000 mg	per day

Cautions & Contraindications

cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen.

cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression.

Alternative Names

Fish oil(common)Fish oil

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

45 mg1 licensed products

225 mg1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

Fish oilShared monograph FISH OILCovers this ingredient FishShared monograph DHAShared monograph Docosahexaenoic acidShared monograph EPAShared monograph Omega-3Shared monograph Omega-3 fatty acidsShared monograph

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