Docosapentaensyre (DPA) er en langkjedet omega-3-fettsyre som spiller en viktig rolle i å støtte helsen, selv om den er mindre kjent enn eikosapentaensyre (EPA) og dokosaheksaensyre (DHA). Den finnes hovedsakelig i fisk og sjømat, og DPA støtter hjertefunksjon, hjernehelse og generell velvære.
Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) is an Omega-3 fatty acid found in marine oils, such as fish and seal oil, and is intermediate in structure between EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Although the body can convert DPA to either EPA or DHA, DPA itself has unique biological activities, contributing to cell membrane fluidity and function, and supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Testing for DPA levels might be beneficial for:
DPA acts as a critical component of cell membranes, influencing their fluidity and functionality. It plays a role in the cardiovascular system, potentially helping to reduce the risk of thrombosis and atherosclerosis. DPA may also have anti-inflammatory properties and contribute to brain health and cognitive functions, although its exact roles are less studied compared to EPA and DHA.