Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements to the Human Body : Seven Seas

Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), both omega-3 fatty acids.

Most fish oil supplements are 18% EPA and 12% DHA.

The omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil help to balance omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in vegetable oils. EPA and DHA are found in mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, sablefish (black cod), anchovies, albacore tuna and wild game. Cod liver oil and cod liver oil supplements contain large amounts of EPA and DHA.