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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 Nov 1, 2025

Krill Oil and a Key Fat-Regulating Protein in Obese Rats

In obese rats, krill oil supplementation lowered blood cholesterol and reversed diet-induced changes in sortilin and TNF-α levels in the liver and fat tissue.

Cholesterol Gene Expression Krill Oil Liver Health Metabolism Obesity

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Observational Sep 11, 2026

Many College Athletes Have Low Omega-3 Levels

54% of collegiate athletes had an Omega-3 Index below 4%, and none reached the 8% cardioprotective threshold.

Cholesterol General Wellness Heart Health Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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RCT Sep 18, 2026

Testing Fish Oil Alongside Metformin for Heart and Blood Vessel Health in Women with PCOS

This is a trial protocol testing whether fish oil added to metformin can improve early heart and artery health markers in young women with PCOS-related metabolic risk.

Cholesterol Diabetes Fertility Heart Health Metabolism Obesity

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Review/News Apr 1, 2025

How Krill Oil Works: A Research Review of Its Health Benefits and Delivery Methods

This review summarizes research on krill oil's effects on inflammation, blood sugar, lipids, and muscle function, along with new encapsulation methods to improve its delivery.

Cholesterol Diabetes General Wellness Joints Inflammation Krill Oil Metabolism Muscle Phospholipids

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RCT Jan 1, 2024

Krill Oil Boosts Fat Burning and Protein Building in Muscle Cells

Krill oil supplementation increased fat-burning and protein-building activity in human muscle cells, alongside signs of improved LDL cholesterol handling.

Cholesterol Gene Expression Krill Oil Metabolism Muscle Protein

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Observational Aug 24, 2026

Low Omega-3 Levels Linked to Unstable Plaque and Heart Risk—Even With Good Cholesterol Numbers

People with an omega-3-depleted fatty acid profile had more fragile arterial plaques and higher heart attack/stroke risk despite having lower LDL cholesterol.

Cholesterol Heart Health Metabolism Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Krill Oil and a Key Fat-Regulating Protein in Obese Rats

Many College Athletes Have Low Omega-3 Levels

Testing Fish Oil Alongside Metformin for Heart and Blood Vessel Health in Women with PCOS

How Krill Oil Works: A Research Review of Its Health Benefits and Delivery Methods

Krill Oil Boosts Fat Burning and Protein Building in Muscle Cells

Low Omega-3 Levels Linked to Unstable Plaque and Heart Risk—Even With Good Cholesterol Numbers

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