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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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Review/News Jun 27, 2023

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats May Support Brain Health in Neurodegenerative Conditions

This review compiles clinical research suggesting omega-3 fatty acids may support anti-inflammatory processes in neurodegenerative diseases, while omega-6 fats show more mixed effects.

Arachidonic Acid Brain Cognition Gene Expression Immune System Membranes Parkinson's Disease

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RCT Apr 28, 2024

Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect Brain Cells in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

In a mouse model of Parkinson's disease, omega-3 fatty acids reduced motor and brain damage, partly by boosting protective immune cells in the gut.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Immune System Parkinson's Disease

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RCT Nov 1, 2021

Omega-3/Omega-6 Supplement Formula Slows Parkinson’s Symptom Progression in Small Trial

A daily omega-3/omega-6/gamma-tocopherol formula taken for 30 months was linked to slower motor symptom progression in early Parkinson's disease compared to placebo.

Brain Cognition General Wellness Parkinson's Disease

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Review/News Oct 1, 2011

How Our Modern Diet’s Omega-6 to Omega-3 Balance Shifted From Our Ancestors’ Diet

Modern diets have shifted from an ancestral omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of about 1:1 to as high as 25:1, a change linked to brain and cell membrane composition.

Brain Cognition General Wellness Mood Mental Health Prenatal Pediatric

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Review/News Jan 12, 2026

How Omega-3s Might Support Nerve Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

This review summarizes lab and animal research suggesting omega-3 fatty acids may support nerve health after spinal cord injury by acting through the GPR120 receptor.

Brain Cognition General Wellness Immune System

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Review/News Mar 20, 2026

A Broad Look at Marine Superfoods: What Science Knows About Fish, Algae, and Seafood Compounds

This review synthesizes research on omega-3s, marine peptides, polysaccharides, and other seafood-derived compounds, outlining their proposed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms while highlighting major gaps in human clinical evidence.

Brain Cognition Cancer General Wellness Heart Health Immune System Joints Inflammation

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats May Support Brain Health in Neurodegenerative Conditions

Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect Brain Cells in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Omega-3/Omega-6 Supplement Formula Slows Parkinson’s Symptom Progression in Small Trial

How Our Modern Diet’s Omega-6 to Omega-3 Balance Shifted From Our Ancestors’ Diet

How Omega-3s Might Support Nerve Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

A Broad Look at Marine Superfoods: What Science Knows About Fish, Algae, and Seafood Compounds

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