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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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RCT Jul 29, 2026

Does Fish Oil Boost Muscle Growth When Combined with Strength Training?

In well-nourished men doing resistance training, high-dose omega-3 supplementation was well absorbed into muscle but did not improve muscle growth, strength, or anabolic signaling compared to placebo.

General Wellness Muscle Loss

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RCT Jan 1, 2020

Krill Oil and Choline Levels in Triathletes During Races

Krill oil supplementation for five weeks before triathlon races helped limit the typical race-related drop in blood choline levels.

General Wellness Krill Oil Muscle Loss

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Review/News Jan 1, 2026

A Young Athlete’s Fatal Heart Attack: Could Omega-3/Omega-6 Balance Have Played a Role?

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.

Heart Health

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Observational Jul 25, 2026

Most Elite Australian Athletes Have Low Omega-3 Levels for Heart Health

93% of elite Australian athletes had blood omega-3 levels below the 8% threshold linked to lower cardiovascular risk, with intake averaging only about 261 mg of DHA+EPA per day.

General Wellness Heart Health Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Does Fish Oil Boost Muscle Growth When Combined with Strength Training?

Krill Oil and Choline Levels in Triathletes During Races

A Young Athlete’s Fatal Heart Attack: Could Omega-3/Omega-6 Balance Have Played a Role?

Most Elite Australian Athletes Have Low Omega-3 Levels for Heart Health

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