Browse all articles

Home Get the app
Docosapentaenoic acid

Docosapentaenoic acid

Best for

Raise omega-3 levels

Large effect, needs confirmation for 12–78 weeks · 3 studies , n=197

3 papers · 1 claim · 15 outcomes scored · 1 positive

Outcomes

What docosapentaenoic acid actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Raise omega-3 levels Large effect, needs confirmation
large 		3 RCTs n=197 1–2000 mg 12–78 wk #4/6

Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

Any adverse event
Diarrhea
Urinary tract infection
Fall
Dizziness
Agitation
International normalized ratio decreased
Serious adverse events (any)

Sources

  1. 1. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and cognitive decline in Alzheimer disease: a randomized trial. (2010) ↑
  2. 2. Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation vs Placebo on Developmental Outcomes of Toddlers Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial. (2018) ↑
  3. 3. Biological effects of add-on eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation in diabetes mellitus and co-morbid depression: a randomized controlled trial. (2012) ↑

Generated August 14, 2026

Related

More evidence for Docosapentaenoic acid

Want personalized recommendations?

Show me what works for me