A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
A meta-analysis of seven trials found that children with ADHD who started with lower omega-3 levels showed a larger improvement from supplementation than those with normal baseline levels.
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.
In a small trial, children with inappropriate sinus tachycardia who took omega-3 for three months showed lower heart rates and improved heart rate variability compared to untreated peers.
High-dose (≥1,200 mg/day) early-life omega-3 supplementation was linked to a lower risk of childhood asthma/wheezing, with each extra 1,000 mg/day associated with about a 26% risk reduction.
Omega-3 supplementation significantly raised blood levels of two precursor compounds linked to the body's natural inflammation-resolving pathways, especially in people with existing inflammatory or metabolic conditions.
Teens taking a daily algae-derived omega-3 blend for 16 weeks showed better word recall and faster attention task reaction times than those on placebo.