EPA and DHA have been associated with a wide range of health benefits, including improved blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels, heart rate, blood pressure in hypertensive patients, blood vessel function, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. They may also have a protective effect against a number of disorders including cancer, autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, age-related macular degeneration, and inflammatory conditions. EPA and DHA are not produced by the body and can only be obtained through a diet rich in fish