Figure 2

![Figure 2: Structural differences between EPA (20:5n-3) and DHA (22:6n-3) at the molecular level are illustrated, showing how carbon chain length and double bond positions influence their distinct biological activities.]()

> Source: Anandita Pal et al. "Do Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Have the Potential to Compete ." *Nutrients*, 2020. PMID: [33276463](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33276463/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 2. Structural differences between EPA (20:5n-3) and DHA (22:6n-3) at the molecular level are illustrated, showing how carbon chain length and double bond positions influence their distinct biological activities.<br>  Source: Anandita Pal et al. "Do Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Have the Potential to Compete ." <em>Nutrients</em>, 2020. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33276463/">33276463</a></figcaption>
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