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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 Aug 4, 2026

How Different Types of Fat May Influence Breast Cancer Biology

A research review finds that different fatty acids affect breast cancer subtypes in distinct ways, but current evidence isn't yet strong enough to guide personalized nutrition.

Cancer Gene Expression Immune System Membranes Metabolism Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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Review/News Jan 1, 2018

Omega-3s May Boost Cancer Drug Effects and Reduce Side Effects in Lab Studies

In cell and mouse studies, combining omega-3 fatty acids with the drug rapamycin increased cancer cell death and reduced the drug's metabolic side effects.

Autophagy Cancer Cholesterol Metabolism

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Observational Jan 1, 2025

Higher Dietary Omega-3 Intake Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk, But Mortality Link Follows a U-Shaped Pattern

Moderate dietary omega-3 intake (around 0.15-0.4 g/day) was linked to the lowest prostate cancer mortality risk in this large observational study, with a possible U-shaped pattern at higher intakes.

All Cause Mortality Cancer

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Observational May 28, 2019

How Omega-3 DHA and Vitamin E Tocotrienol Affect Fat Droplets in Breast Cancer Cells

Combining omega-3 DHA with delta-tocotrienol reduced lipid droplet buildup and increased lipid breakdown (lipophagy) in triple-negative breast cancer cells grown in the lab.

Autophagy Cancer Gene Expression Lipophagy Metabolism

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RCT Jul 10, 2026

Omega-3 vs Omega-6 Fats and Exercise: Effects on Breast Tumor Growth in Mice

In a Her-2 breast cancer mouse model, an omega-3 rich diet led to 55% smaller and 42% lighter tumors compared to an omega-6 rich diet, while exercise effects varied by diet type.

Arachidonic Acid Cancer Gene Expression

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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 Different Types of Fat May Influence Breast Cancer Biology

Omega-3s May Boost Cancer Drug Effects and Reduce Side Effects in Lab Studies

Higher Dietary Omega-3 Intake Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk, But Mortality Link Follows a U-Shaped Pattern

How Omega-3 DHA and Vitamin E Tocotrienol Affect Fat Droplets in Breast Cancer Cells

Omega-3 vs Omega-6 Fats and Exercise: Effects on Breast Tumor Growth in Mice

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

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