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ALP Lipid Lab Library

A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.

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Observational Jan 1, 2026

Cholesterol and Fish Oil (DHA) May Protect Brain Blood Vessels From Alcohol Through the Same Pathway

In animal experiments, cholesterol and DHA appeared to protect brain arteries from alcohol-induced constriction through the same molecular pathway, involving a specific site on a potassium channel that showed sex-based differences.

Cholesterol Gene Expression Heart Health Membranes

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Observational Aug 21, 2026

How EPA (Icosapent Ethyl) May Help the Heart Heal After a Heart Attack

In mice, EPA (icosapent ethyl) activated an immune receptor (GPR120) that reduced inflammatory cell recruitment and supported heart tissue recovery after a heart attack.

Gene Expression Heart Health Immune System Joints Inflammation

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Review/News Aug 21, 2026

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Inflammation in Breast Cancer: A Research Review

A review of 67 studies found omega-3 fatty acids consistently reduced inflammatory markers and signaling activity linked to breast cancer's tumor environment.

Cancer Gene Expression Immune System

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Observational Aug 1, 2026

Do RA Patients Who Eat More Fish Have Better Disease Control?

Fish consumption levels were examined for a possible link to better-controlled rheumatoid arthritis in patients on modern targeted therapies.

Arthritis Joints Inflammation Rheumatology

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RCT Aug 24, 2026

Fish Oil Compounds May Help Protect Gut Cells From Toxin Damage via Mitochondrial Protein

In piglets and pig intestinal cells, fish oil's EPA and DHA reduced toxin-induced gut damage by boosting a mitochondrial protein called Mfn2.

Detoxification Gene Expression Membranes Metabolism

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Observational Aug 25, 2026

What Mom Eats Shows Up in Breast Milk Fat

Mothers' intake of omega-3s, omega-6s, trans fats, and micronutrients was linked to matching changes in their breast milk's fatty acid profile.

General Wellness Membranes Prenatal Pediatric

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Review/News Aug 23, 2026

Diet and Gut Health May Influence Dry Eye Disease

A review connects diet, omega-3/omega-6 fats, and gut/eye microbiome balance to ocular surface health and dry eye disease risk.

Eye Health Immune System Membranes Metabolism

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Observational Aug 24, 2026

What Pregnant Women Think About Omega-3 Testing Programs

Pregnant women want omega-3 testing but face inconsistent guidance and practical barriers to accessing it.

General Wellness Omega 3 Index (O3i) Prenatal Pediatric

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Observational Aug 21, 2026

Blood Markers of Seafood Intake Linked to Better Child Verbal Skills and Behavior

Blood and urine biomarkers of seafood intake, but not self-reported diet surveys, were linked to better verbal ability and fewer behavioral problems in four-year-olds.

Brain Cognition Mood Mental Health Omega 3 Index (O3i) Prenatal Pediatric

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Cholesterol and Fish Oil (DHA) May Protect Brain Blood Vessels From Alcohol Through the Same Pathway

How EPA (Icosapent Ethyl) May Help the Heart Heal After a Heart Attack

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Inflammation in Breast Cancer: A Research Review

Do RA Patients Who Eat More Fish Have Better Disease Control?

Fish Oil Compounds May Help Protect Gut Cells From Toxin Damage via Mitochondrial Protein

What Mom Eats Shows Up in Breast Milk Fat

Diet and Gut Health May Influence Dry Eye Disease

What Pregnant Women Think About Omega-3 Testing Programs

Blood Markers of Seafood Intake Linked to Better Child Verbal Skills and Behavior

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