Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA)

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 7, 2012, Pages

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bleeding; DHA; DPA; EPA; n 3 LCPUFA; safety; supplements; UL

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EID: 85073390200     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2815     Document Type: Article

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