Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
EPA and DHA are long-chain omega-3 fats found in fatty fish and algae-based supplements. They are most useful when the person is not eating fish regularly or has clinician-guided lipid or inflammation goals.
Plain English
EPA and DHA are the omega-3 fats people usually mean when they talk about fish oil.
Why It Matters After 40
Healthy aging work often mixes heart, brain, joint, and inflammation claims. EPA and DHA should be judged by dose, form, diet, and the specific goal.
What To Do With It
Use food first when possible, choose tested products, and discuss higher doses if you use blood thinners or have a cardiac history.