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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 Jul 30, 2026

Fish Intake and Metabolic Markers: Japanese Study Links Fish Metabolites to Better Blood Fats and Lower Blood Pressure

In a Japanese population, fish-related blood and urine metabolites were linked to lower triglycerides, lower blood pressure, and higher HDL cholesterol, with the strongest effects seen for raw and high-omega-3 fish.

Cholesterol General Wellness Heart Health Metabolism

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Observational Jan 1, 2025

Higher Dietary Omega-3 Intake Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk, But Mortality Link Follows a U-Shaped Pattern

Moderate dietary omega-3 intake (around 0.15-0.4 g/day) was linked to the lowest prostate cancer mortality risk in this large observational study, with a possible U-shaped pattern at higher intakes.

All Cause Mortality Cancer

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RCT Jul 6, 2026

Omega-3 Supplements May Ease Feelings of Social Isolation—Especially in Women

In a 12-week RCT, omega-3 supplementation modestly reduced perceived social isolation in women but not men, with no significant effect on loneliness overall.

General Wellness Immune System Membranes Mood Mental Health

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Observational Jul 23, 2025

Krill Oil Combined With Curcumin and Silymarin Studied in Mice With Fatty Liver

In mice, a krill oil, curcumin, and silymarin combination reduced high-fat-diet liver fat buildup and shifted genes tied to fat metabolism and inflammation.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Krill Oil Liver Health Metabolism Phospholipids

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Observational Apr 1, 2026

Low Blood Levels of EPA Linked to Heart Failure with Preserved Pumping Function in Mouse and Human Studies

In mice and human blood samples, low EPA levels were linked to worse heart-filling problems, and high-dose EPA improved heart function in mice through a TREM2-dependent cell-clearing pathway.

Gene Expression Heart Health Immune System

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RCT Feb 1, 2020

Krill Oil May Help Protect the Liver and Spleen from Iron Overload Damage in Rats

In rats with iron overload, krill oil reduced liver and spleen damage markers and improved oxidative stress balance in tissue.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Krill Oil Liver Health Phospholipids

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Observational Jun 1, 2023

DHA Helps Protect Cartilage Cells in Lab and Animal Models of Osteoarthritis

In lab and rat models, DHA reduced cartilage cell death and increased autophagy-related activity linked to osteoarthritis-like joint damage.

Arthritis Autophagy Cartilage Joints Inflammation Rheumatology

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Review/News Jan 1, 2021

How Fish Oil May Help Protect the Liver from Alcohol-Related Damage

In rat studies, replacing part of the dietary fat with fish oil helped regulate liver fat metabolism, reduce oxidative stress, and support gut barrier health during chronic alcohol exposure.

Autophagy Fatty Liver Lipophagy Liver Health Metabolism

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RCT Mar 9, 2022

Omega-3 Phospholipids May Support Gut Barrier Function During Inflammatory Stress in Mice

In mice, DHA- and EPA-enriched phospholipids protected the intestinal barrier from toxin-induced damage through a sirtuin 1-dependent pathway.

Autophagy Gene Expression Immune System Phospholipids

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Fish Intake and Metabolic Markers: Japanese Study Links Fish Metabolites to Better Blood Fats and Lower Blood Pressure

Higher Dietary Omega-3 Intake Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk, But Mortality Link Follows a U-Shaped Pattern

Omega-3 Supplements May Ease Feelings of Social Isolation—Especially in Women

Krill Oil Combined With Curcumin and Silymarin Studied in Mice With Fatty Liver

Low Blood Levels of EPA Linked to Heart Failure with Preserved Pumping Function in Mouse and Human Studies

Krill Oil May Help Protect the Liver and Spleen from Iron Overload Damage in Rats

DHA Helps Protect Cartilage Cells in Lab and Animal Models of Osteoarthritis

How Fish Oil May Help Protect the Liver from Alcohol-Related Damage

Omega-3 Phospholipids May Support Gut Barrier Function During Inflammatory Stress in Mice

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