| Molecular Formula |
X
|
| Molecular Weight |
X
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| Structure |
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| State |
liquid |
| Clearance |
The clearance of EPA is recorded to be about 548 ml/hr while that of DHA is documented to be about 518 ml/hr hours [FDA Label]. |
| Volume of distribution |
The volume of distribution of EPA is documented as being approximately 82 L [A18890]. |
| Route of elimination |
Based on what is known about the elimination of EPA and DHA, it is understood that such fatty acids do not undergo renal excretion [FDA Label]. |
| Protein binding |
It has been observed that the majority of EPA present in plasma is bound to plasma protein [F4250]. |
| Half life |
The half-life of EPA is recorded to be about 37 hours while that of DHA is documented to be about 46 hours [FDA Label]. |
| Absorption |
The absorption process of fish oil EPA and DHA acids have been documented as being very efficient, with an absorption rate of about 95%, which is similar to that of other ingested fats [L784]. |
