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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 Jul 9, 2020

Krill Oil’s Omega-3 Phospholipids Boost Gut Fat-Burning More Than Fish Oil Triglycerides in Obese Mice

In obese mice, krill oil's omega-3 phospholipids increased intestinal fat-burning and reduced body weight and liver fat more effectively than omega-3 triglycerides.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Krill Oil Metabolism Obesity Omega 3 Index (O3i) Phospholipids

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Observational Jan 1, 2026

Fish Oil vs. Sunflower Oil: How Fat Source Shapes Gut Bacteria and Liver Health in Mice

In mice, a sucrose-free sunflower oil-based high-fat diet caused gut dysbiosis and steatohepatitis-like liver changes, while a fish oil-based diet did not show these effects.

Diabetes Fatty Liver Gene Expression Liver Health Metabolism Obesity

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Observational Sep 20, 2026

Fish Head Phospholipids from Tilapia May Help Counter Diet-Induced Metabolic Problems in Mice

In mice fed a high-fat diet, tilapia head phospholipids reduced weight gain, improved blood sugar and lipid markers, and favorably altered liver fat genes and gut bacteria.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Metabolism Obesity Phosphatidylcholine (PC) Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) Phospholipids

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Observational Sep 8, 2026

Higher Internal Fat-Making Activity Linked to Worse Heart and Kidney Outcomes After Heart Attack

In heart attack survivors, a marker of the body's own fat-production activity was linked to faster kidney decline, more fatty liver, and higher cardiovascular death risk.

Fatty Liver Heart Health Metabolism

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RCT Aug 26, 2026

Tart Cherry Plus Fish Oil May Support Gut Health Differently in Male and Female Mice

In mice, combining tart cherry and fish oil more strongly improved gut bacteria balance and intestinal barrier gene expression in females than males after a high-fat diet.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Metabolism Obesity

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Observational Jan 1, 2026

A Malaria Drug Compound (Also Called ‘DHA’) Studied for Liver Fibrosis — Not Fish Oil DHA

A malaria-related compound also abbreviated 'DHA' (not omega-3 DHA) was shown in lab and rodent studies to trigger copper- and iron-related cell death pathways in liver stellate cells, a mechanism relevant to liver fibrosis research.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Liver Health Membranes Metabolism

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Krill Oil’s Omega-3 Phospholipids Boost Gut Fat-Burning More Than Fish Oil Triglycerides in Obese Mice

Fish Oil vs. Sunflower Oil: How Fat Source Shapes Gut Bacteria and Liver Health in Mice

Fish Head Phospholipids from Tilapia May Help Counter Diet-Induced Metabolic Problems in Mice

Higher Internal Fat-Making Activity Linked to Worse Heart and Kidney Outcomes After Heart Attack

Tart Cherry Plus Fish Oil May Support Gut Health Differently in Male and Female Mice

A Malaria Drug Compound (Also Called ‘DHA’) Studied for Liver Fibrosis — Not Fish Oil DHA

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