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Review/News Sep 29, 2026

How the Body Moves DHA Into the Brain: The Role of MFSD2A

MFSD2A is a sodium-dependent transporter that carries DHA-bound lysophosphatidylcholine across cell barriers, playing a well-established role in brain DHA supply and blood-brain barrier formation, with more tentative roles in other tissues and diseases.

Brain Cognition Cancer Eye Health Gene Expression Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) Membranes Phospholipids Prenatal Pediatric

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Review/News Sep 24, 2026

Untangling Why DHA Doesn’t Always Help in Alzheimer’s Studies

This review explains why DHA's promising mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease haven't consistently translated into clear clinical trial benefits.

Alzheimer's Brain Cognition Gene Expression Membranes

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Observational Sep 17, 2026

Lab-Grown Neurons From a Rare Genetic Disorder Show Improved Function After DHA Exposure

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.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Mood Mental Health Prenatal Pediatric

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RCT Jun 1, 2025

Omega-3 Rich Maternal Diet Boosts Brain-Building Fats in Developing Mouse Fetuses

A high omega-3 maternal diet increased DHA-rich brain phospholipids and improved neuronal membrane structure in mouse fetuses during gestation.

Brain Cognition Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) Membranes Phosphatidylcholine (PC) Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) Phospholipids Prenatal Pediatric

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Review/News Mar 17, 2025

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats Support Brain Function: A Research Review

This review explains how DHA (omega-3) and arachidonic acid (omega-6) are structurally embedded in brain cell membranes and released to support neuron signaling, growth, and inflammation control, with relevance to research on depression, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease.

Alzheimer's Arachidonic Acid Brain Cognition Gene Expression Membranes Mood Mental Health Parkinson's Disease Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) Phospholipids

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Meta-Analysis Sep 23, 2026

Can Omega-3 Supplements Help Kids with ADHD? A Look at the Evidence

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.

Brain Cognition Mood Mental Health Prenatal Pediatric

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

How the Body Moves DHA Into the Brain: The Role of MFSD2A

Untangling Why DHA Doesn’t Always Help in Alzheimer’s Studies

Lab-Grown Neurons From a Rare Genetic Disorder Show Improved Function After DHA Exposure

Omega-3 Rich Maternal Diet Boosts Brain-Building Fats in Developing Mouse Fetuses

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats Support Brain Function: A Research Review

Can Omega-3 Supplements Help Kids with ADHD? A Look at the Evidence

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