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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 Jun 1, 2026

Small Pilot Study Tests Krill Oil for Joint and Muscle Pain in Older Adults

In a small pilot trial, daily krill oil raised omega-3 blood levels and showed promising early trends for reduced pain in older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Arthritis Cartilage Joints Inflammation Krill Oil Omega 3 Index (O3i) Rheumatology

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RCT Dec 31, 2026

Omega-3 (DHA) May Help Lower Steroid Needs During Lupus Kidney Disease Remission in Mice

In a mouse model of lupus kidney disease, combining DHA omega-3 with a moderate steroid dose sustained remission better than either treatment alone.

Arthritis Autophagy Gene Expression Immune System Rheumatology

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Observational Aug 1, 2026

Do RA Patients Who Eat More Fish Have Better Disease Control?

Fish consumption levels were examined for a possible link to better-controlled rheumatoid arthritis in patients on modern targeted therapies.

Arthritis Joints Inflammation Rheumatology

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Meta-Analysis Jan 1, 2026

Comparing Five Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis: Where Krill Oil Fits In

In a network meta-analysis of 23 trials, krill oil ranked highest for knee pain relief on one specific pain scale, though overall evidence certainty was low.

Arthritis Cartilage Joints Inflammation Krill Oil

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Observational Jun 1, 2023

DHA Helps Protect Cartilage Cells in Lab and Animal Models of Osteoarthritis

In lab and rat models, DHA reduced cartilage cell death and increased autophagy-related activity linked to osteoarthritis-like joint damage.

Arthritis Autophagy Cartilage Joints Inflammation Rheumatology

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Meta-Analysis May 1, 2007

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Ease Joint Pain? A Look at 17 Clinical Trials

Pooled data from 17 trials found omega-3 supplementation modestly reduced patient-reported joint pain, morning stiffness, tender joints, and NSAID use over 3-4 months.

Arthritis Joints Inflammation Rheumatology

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Small Pilot Study Tests Krill Oil for Joint and Muscle Pain in Older Adults

Omega-3 (DHA) May Help Lower Steroid Needs During Lupus Kidney Disease Remission in Mice

Do RA Patients Who Eat More Fish Have Better Disease Control?

Comparing Five Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis: Where Krill Oil Fits In

DHA Helps Protect Cartilage Cells in Lab and Animal Models of Osteoarthritis

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Ease Joint Pain? A Look at 17 Clinical Trials

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