Application Notes:
This high purity methyl ester of docosapentaenoic acid (DPAn-3) is ideal as a gas chromatography standard. This very longchain
polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid (along with other omega-3 fatty acids) is thought to influence memory and
cognition, protect neurons, and reduce inflammation. DPAn-3 is an intermediate in the in-vivo synthesis of DHA, a
polyunsaturated fatty acid that has been demonstrated as critical for many biological functions. In animals it is usually found
acylated to phospholipids. Omega-3 fatty acids such as DPAn-3 and DHA have been shown to reduce the risk of acute
coronary events in humans.1 Seal oil has been suggested as more efficient than fish oil at promoting healthy plasma lipid
profiles and lowering thrombotic risk, possibly due to its high DPAn-3 and EPA content.2
References:
1. T. Rissanen, MSc, RD et al. “Fish Oil–Derived Fatty Acids, Docosahexaenoic Acid and Docosapentaenoic Acid, and the Risk of Acute Coronary Events” Journal of the American Heart Association, pp. 2677-2679, November 2000
2. N. Mann et al. “Effects of Seal Oil and Tuna-Fish Oil on Platelet Parameters and Plasma Lipid Levels in Healthy Subjects” Lipids, Vol. 45(8) pp. 669-681, 2010