A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
In lab-grown neurons from a patient with a rare genetic synapse disorder, DHA increased a key synaptic protein and improved several measures of neuronal network activity.
Pooled data from 16 RCTs showed omega-3 supplementation had a small, borderline-significant benefit on ADHD outcomes, with stronger effects on cognitive tests than behavior ratings.
A systematic review found limited but consistent evidence that omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy may modestly improve some measures of children's cognitive development.
In children with obesity, combined omega-3/omega-9 supplementation showed the most lasting improvement in insulin resistance, though baseline health and weight loss were bigger drivers than supplement type.
In a rat model, lutein supplementation—alone or combined with DHA and choline—improved recognition memory in females, but not males, during early brain development.
In mice, maternal DHA intake raised brain estrogen levels and delayed febrile seizure onset, while children with febrile seizures had lower blood DHA and estrogen than controls.