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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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Review/News Sep 1, 2023

Diet and Natural Supplements for Fatty Liver Disease: A Research Review

A research review summarizes how various diets and nutraceuticals, including omega-3s, have been studied for their potential role in supporting liver health in NAFLD.

Algae Fasting Fatty Liver General Wellness Liver Health Metabolism

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RCT Jul 1, 2022

Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Fewer Pain Crises in Children With Sickle Cell Disease

In children with sickle cell disease, adding omega-3 to standard therapy was linked to fewer and less severe pain crises than standard therapy alone.

Cholesterol General Wellness Prenatal Pediatric Viscosity

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RCT May 30, 2020

Comparing Two Omega-3 Prescription Forms in People With a History of Severe Triglyceride-Related Pancreatitis

In people with a history of severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis on a low-fat diet, a carboxylic acid omega-3 formulation showed somewhat higher short-term absorption than an ethyl ester formulation, but both raised long-term blood omega-3 levels similarly.

Heart Health Metabolism Viscosity

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Review/News Jan 1, 2020

Reviewing Omega-3’s Role in Skin Health: What 38 Studies Show

A review of 38 studies found omega-3 supplementation was linked to reported benefits across several skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, acne, and skin ulcers.

General Wellness Immune System Skin Health, Psoriasis, etc.

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Review/News Apr 1, 2017

Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help with Psoriasis? A Look at the Evidence

A review of 12 studies found inconsistent evidence on whether omega-3 fatty acids improve psoriasis severity.

Joints Inflammation Skin Health, Psoriasis, etc.

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Review/News Jan 23, 2020

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats: What the Research Says About Skin Conditions

A review of existing research found mixed results on omega-3 and omega-6 fats for inflammatory skin conditions, with combined GLA and omega-3 supplementation showing the most potential.

Gene Expression General Wellness Immune System Skin Health, Psoriasis, etc.

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Meta-Analysis Apr 1, 2019

Omega-3 Supplements and Psoriasis Symptoms: What the Research Shows

Pooled data from 10 RCTs found omega-3 supplementation was linked to reduced psoriasis severity scores, redness, and scaling.

Joints Inflammation Skin Health, Psoriasis, etc.

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Observational Jan 1, 2018

Omega-3s May Help Liver Cells Process Bile Acids More Safely

In human liver and intestinal cell models, EPA and DHA altered gene activity in ways that reduced bile acid buildup and toxicity.

Bile Acids Detoxification Gene Expression Liver Health Metabolism

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Review/News Jan 1, 2018

Omega-3s May Boost Cancer Drug Effects and Reduce Side Effects in Lab Studies

In cell and mouse studies, combining omega-3 fatty acids with the drug rapamycin increased cancer cell death and reduced the drug's metabolic side effects.

Autophagy Cancer Cholesterol Metabolism

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Diet and Natural Supplements for Fatty Liver Disease: A Research Review

Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Fewer Pain Crises in Children With Sickle Cell Disease

Comparing Two Omega-3 Prescription Forms in People With a History of Severe Triglyceride-Related Pancreatitis

Reviewing Omega-3’s Role in Skin Health: What 38 Studies Show

Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help with Psoriasis? A Look at the Evidence

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats: What the Research Says About Skin Conditions

Omega-3 Supplements and Psoriasis Symptoms: What the Research Shows

Omega-3s May Help Liver Cells Process Bile Acids More Safely

Omega-3s May Boost Cancer Drug Effects and Reduce Side Effects in Lab Studies

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