A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
In a small pilot study, hospitalized COVID-19 patients with the highest blood omega-3 levels had notably fewer deaths, though the finding narrowly missed statistical significance.
A higher blood ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids was linked to greater risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular death in over 85,000 UK adults.
This review summarizes evidence that omega-3 fatty acids help balance inflammation and immune activity, with links to better outcomes in autoimmune, viral, and age-related conditions across prior studies.
Measuring actual EPA/DHA levels in red blood cells (the Omega-3 Index) correlates more strongly with cardiovascular outcomes than estimated dietary intake.
In hemodialysis patients, omega-3 supplementation was linked to fewer cardiovascular deaths, heart attacks, and vascular access complications, but not a reduction in overall mortality.