A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
This is a protocol for a planned 60-person study examining whether blood fatty acid levels can predict antidepressant treatment response, with no results reported yet.
In children with emotional dysregulation, omega-3 plus inositol showed a notable improvement in depression scores, while N-acetylcysteine showed a stronger trend for improving mood swings, especially in those with autism traits.
A young athlete with a heart attack and no typical risk factors was found to have a low omega-3/omega-6 ratio, raising questions for future research.
An engineered gut probiotic that produces the omega-3-derived compound resolvin E1 reduced inflammation and improved gut microbiota balance in mouse models of colitis and acute inflammation.
Iron and zinc salts improved omega-3 oxidative stability in pea protein emulsions at neutral pH, while calcium salts generally offered less protection.
In quail, naturally oxidized chia and flaxseed oils increased omega-3 levels in egg yolks but were linked to liver changes, unlike fresh sunflower oil.
In adults with obesity, subcutaneous fat had higher levels of arachidonic acid, EPA, and DHA than visceral fat, and those with elevated blood sugar had higher ARA and DHA overall.
Coating a DHA-rich algae feed additive improved omega-3 levels and antioxidant capacity in cow's milk while altering its flavor compounds compared to the uncoated form.
In a community-based study of older adults, those who habitually ate more oily fish showed fewer abnormal small blood vessel changes and greater capillary density.