Ingredient

KD-Pur EPA

Also known as: fish oil, epa, dha, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, krill oil

Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA and DHA) found primarily in fish oil. Cannot be synthesized efficiently by humans. Support cardiovascular, brain, and joint health.

250mg EPA+DHARDARecommended Dietary Allowance - the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

3000mgUpper LimitTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - the maximum daily dose unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Exceeding this consistently may increase toxicity risk.

2ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

3Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

3Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongSupports heart health

May support cardiovascular health by influencing triglyceride levels. Effect is dose-dependent (typically studied at 1-4g EPA+DHA/day).

245 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Climate Change and Cardiovascular Health: A Systematic Review.JAMA Cardiol (2024) · PMID 38865135 Fish-Oil Supplementation and Cardiovascular Events in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis.N Engl J Med (2026) · PMID 41201837 Do patients benefit from omega-3 fatty acids?Cardiovasc Res (2024) · PMID 38252923

strongAnti-inflammatory

EPA and DHA have anti-inflammatory properties through multiple pathways. Effects are dose-dependent, typically studied at 1-3g combined EPA+DHA/day.

464 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: from molecules to man.Biochem Soc Trans (2017) · PMID 28900017 Omega-3 fatty acids in inflammation and autoimmune diseases.J Am Coll Nutr (2002) · PMID 12480795 PUFAs: Structures, Metabolism and Functions.Adv Clin Exp Med (2015) · PMID 26771963

moderateSupports brain health

DHA is a structural component of brain tissue. Supplementation may support cognitive health, primarily studied at 500-1000mg DHA/day in older adults.

0 studies on PubMed

Known Side Effects

fishy aftertaste
digestive discomfort
increased bleeding at very high doses

Drug Interactions

blood thinners (warfarin
aspirin)
blood pressure medications
cyclosporine

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Products Containing KD-Pur EPA (2)

Doctor's BestHigh Concentrate EPA plus CoQ10 with KD-Pur EPA and BioPerine

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Doctor's BestHeart Prime With KD-Pur EPA