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The ALP Omega-3 Protocol (O3P)
The ALP Omega-3 Protocol
A science-based method that uses two forms of omega-3s — fish oil triglycerides (TAG) and krill oil phospholipids (PL) — to give you a simple way to manage and optimize your Omega-3 Index (O3i).
The Protocol in 30 Seconds
- Your Omega-3 Index (O3i) is one of the most important measures of your risk for inflammatory disease. Many people are in the danger zone below 5%; the recommended range is 8–12%.
- The ALP Protocol combines two forms of omega-3s — fish oil TAG and krill oil PL — to raise and “TAG” an O3i target for maximum lipid-membrane benefit.
- Plan A uses ALP High-3 TAG (fish oil) only — a good plan. Plan A+ adds ALP High 3–PL krill oil, and is highly recommended.
- The “Summit” plan (top of the range) takes about 3,000 mg EPA+DHA per day from all sources.
- The protocol also boosts your choline levels — a nutrient most people fall short on.
01The Measurement
What Is the Omega-3 Index?
The Omega-3 Index (O3i) is one of the most important diagnostic tools available for checking your body’s nutritional anti-inflammatory levels.
Lipids are key building blocks of your cells. Your O3i influences what enters and leaves your cells, organelles, lysosomes, and many other lipid structures — and it is increasingly recognized in the research as one of the most important measures of your risk for inflammatory disease. It is also increasingly used in peer-reviewed omega-3 research, so tracking it lets you follow the emerging science.
Many people sit in the danger zone below 5%. The research-recommended range is 8–12%. If you are young, healthy, and not overweight, the low end (8–9%) can be acceptable. But as you age or face inflammatory-related health conditions, ALP’s strategy is to target the high end of the range.
< 5% — danger zone
8% — important minimum target
11–12% — the "Summit" — optimal for aging & inflammation
02The Method
Test It. Target It. TAG It.
The ALP Omega-3 Protocol gives you a simple, repeatable way to raise your Omega-3 Index into the range research links to lower inflammation — and keep it there.
Test It
Know your O3i
You need to be tested to confirm your levels. Genes, diet, weight, metabolism, and supplementing all affect your Omega-3 Index — testing gives you a real starting point and a goal to manage.
Target It
Pick your level
Choose an O3i target in the recommended 8–12% range — Base Camp, Ascent, or Summit — based on your age, health, and your healthcare provider's advice.
TAG It
Hit & hold it
Follow the ALP plan of fish oil TAG + krill oil PL to raise your O3i to target. Re-test to confirm you've "TAG'd" it, and keep an eye on your inflammatory-marker bloodwork.
03Choose Your Plan & Target
Pick a Plan. TAG a Target.
You have the option of using ALP High-3 TAG (fish oil in triglyceride form) on its own — ALP presents this as Plan A, and it is a good plan. But an even better plan is both ALP High-3 TAG and ALP High 3–PL krill oil in phospholipid form — Plan A+, which is highly recommended.
Then choose your target. First, get your O3i over the 8% minimum recognized by the research — then consider climbing higher. You can hold at Base Camp or Ascent, or aim for the top of the range, 11–12% — the “Summit” — expected to be optimal for addressing inflammatory conditions as we age. Flip each plan below to see the regimen at every target level.
Plan A
Plan A
High-potency Omega-3s
for consistent, daily support.
Summit
O3i Target Level (11-12%)
O3i Target Level (11-12%)
4 Capsules
Ascent
O3i Target Level (9-11%)
O3i Target Level (9-11%)
3 Capsules
Basecamp
O3i Target Level (8-9%)
O3i Target Level (8-9%)
2 Capsules
Plan A+
Enhance Plan A with krill oil, providing additional choline and membrane phospholipids (PL) that play important roles in cellular structure and function.
Plan A+
A synergistic blend of fish and krill oils
for maximum absorption.
Summit
O3i Target Level (11-12%)
O3i Target Level (11-12%)
9 Capsules
Ascent
O3i Target Level (9-11%)
O3i Target Level (9-11%)
6 Capsules
Basecamp
O3i Target Level (8-9%)
O3i Target Level (8-9%)
4 Capsules
The Numbers Behind the "Summit" Plan A+
The typical person needs approximately 3,000 mg (3 g) of EPA+DHA per day from all sources to reach and maintain the high end of the range. For Summit Plan A+, that comes from two forms — taken one serving per meal, three meals a day:
| Form / Type | Product | Per Meal | Per Day | Its Job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG — fish oil (triglyceride) | ALP High-3 TAG | 1 softgel · 700 mg EPA/DHA | ~2,100 mg EPA/DHA | The heavy lifting — higher EPA/DHA than krill |
| PL — krill oil (phospholipid) | ALP High 3–PL | 1 g serving (two 500 mg softgels) · 220 mg EPA/DHA | ~660 mg EPA/DHA | The "lipid-membrane magic" — PL form + choline |
| Toward the Summit target | ~3,000 mg EPA+DHA/day from all sources | |||
Staying Within the Guidance
GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe): the maximum is 3 g/day of EPA and DHA. FDA 2019 guidance to GOED: the largest daily intake is 5 g (5,000 mg) from all sources — it is not recommended to exceed that level. As always, discuss your plan with your healthcare provider.
04The Science Primer
Why the ALP Protocol Is Different
The ALP Protocol recommends two biologically active forms of omega-3s — triglyceride (TAG) and phospholipid (PL) — that include choline, to maximize absorption of omega-3s to where they are needed most: your cells and lipid membranes, including mitochondria and other organelles.
90%
of Americans fall short of the choline they need daily
60%+
carry a genetic mutation that predisposes them to choline deficiency
8–12%
the research-recommended Omega-3 Index range
The Choline Connection
The ALP Omega-3 Protocol also boosts your choline levels. ALP krill oil contains omega-3s in a phospholipid form with choline bound to the phospholipid. For most people, both O3i and choline-phospholipid levels are too low — with inflammatory consequences. When available from phospholipids carrying omega-3s, these phospholipids target the efficient remodeling of lipid membranes in the blood, brain, tissue, and organs.
Choline: the missing nutritional link to inflammation
Emerging research shows that choline deficiency often coincides with omega-3 deficiency and related health conditions. The ALP Protocol is designed to address the challenges of both omega-3 and choline deficiency at once. Research shows that up to 90% of Americans fall short of the necessary daily intake of choline.
Phospholipids are essential to membrane function (PC, LPC, PS, PE)
ALP High 3–PL from krill oil is primarily in the phospholipid (PL) form and contains higher levels of omega-3s than other krill oil products. It includes four important phospholipids: phosphatidylcholine (PC), lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) — and PC easily converts to LPC when ingested — phosphatidylserine (PS), and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE). PC and LPC contain the critical compound choline, bound to glycerol and the omega-3 fatty acids in the PL. And if you are deficient in choline, your PE may convert to PC, leaving you PE deficient. All four play a role in your health, membrane function, and membrane stability.
Are you genetically predisposed to choline deficiency?
Over 60% of people have a genetic mutation that makes them predisposed to choline deficiency. Are you one of them? Because so many people are short on both omega-3s and choline, the ALP Protocol is built to raise both together.
05Test & Confirm
Test Your Omega-3 Index
Your O3i level is important — and the only way to know it is to test.
Testing lets you confirm your levels, set a goal, and manage it. The aim is to raise your O3i from wherever you start into the research-based anti-inflammatory target range of 8–12%, and keep it there. You can TAG it!
The test ALP recommends
The Omega-3 Index (O3i) by OmegaQuant.com uses red blood cells (RBC) and is a simple finger-prick test. It’s recommended by ALP because the O3i RBC test is increasingly used in peer-reviewed omega-3 research — so your results let you follow the emerging omega-3 lipid science. Other testing options are also available.
06Questions & Answers
Omega-3 Protocol FAQ
The research-recommended Omega-3 Index range is 8–12%. Many people sit below 5%, which is considered the danger zone. If you are young, healthy, and not overweight, the low end (8–9%) can be acceptable. As you age or face inflammatory-related health conditions, ALP’s strategy is to target the high end of the range — 11–12%, which ALP calls the “Summit.”
Plan A uses ALP High-3 TAG (fish oil in triglyceride form) only — and it is a good plan. Plan A+ adds ALP High 3–PL krill oil in phospholipid form — it is the highly recommended plan because krill oil phospholipids carry choline and target efficient remodeling of lipid membranes in the blood, brain, tissue, and organs.
Fish oil (TAG) does the heavy lifting — it delivers higher concentrations of EPA and DHA per serving. Krill oil (PL) adds the “lipid-membrane magic” — its phospholipid form carries choline and targets cell membrane integration more efficiently. Together, they give you two biologically active delivery systems working in concert to raise and maintain your Omega-3 Index.
For the “Summit” target (11–12% O3i), the typical person needs approximately 3,000 mg (3 g) of EPA+DHA per day from all sources. Lower targets (Base Camp at 8–9%, Ascent at 9–11%) use proportionally less. You should always confirm with testing, since your metabolism, diet, genetics, and exercise habits affect your personal O3i.
ALP recommends the Omega-3 Index test by OmegaQuant.com, which uses red blood cells (RBC) and is a simple finger-prick test you can do at home. The O3i RBC test is increasingly used in peer-reviewed omega-3 research, so your results let you follow the emerging science. Other testing options are also available — discuss with your healthcare provider.
ALP krill oil contains omega-3s in a phospholipid form with choline bound to the phospholipid. Up to 90% of Americans fall short of the necessary daily intake of choline, and over 60% carry a genetic mutation that predisposes them to choline deficiency. The ALP Protocol is designed to address both omega-3 and choline deficiency together — emerging research shows these deficiencies often coincide and have compounding inflammatory consequences.
Start the ALP Omega-3 Protocol
ALP provides excellent pricing on its bundled combination product for those who want to test and follow the protocol — whatever level of the O3i you choose to TAG in the recommended 8–12% range.
- Fish oil TAG + krill oil PL in one bundle
- ~3,000 mg EPA+DHA/day at Summit
- Boosts choline via phospholipids
- Excellent ALP bundle pricing
Keep Up With Emerging Lipid & Omega-3 Science
ALP tracks the research so you can keep up. Get updates with The ALP Lipid Lab Report.
Subscribe to The ALP Lipid Lab ReportMedical disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Discuss the ALP Omega-3 Protocol, your dosing, and testing with your healthcare provider before making changes, and keep an eye on your O3i and inflammatory-marker testing results.
References & sources: Omega-3 Index testing — OmegaQuant.com (red blood cell finger-prick). Intake guidance — FDA 2019 guidance to GOED (5 g/day ceiling) and GRAS (3 g/day). O3i recommended range and inflammatory associations per peer-reviewed omega-3 literature.