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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 Sep 22, 2026

Special Nutrition Formulas Before and After Cancer Surgery: What the Evidence Shows

A review of gastrointestinal cancer surgery patients finds immunonutrition (including omega-3s) most consistently reduces postoperative infections in nutritionally at-risk patients, though effects on recovery and survival remain unclear.

Cancer General Wellness Immune System

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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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Review/News Aug 31, 2026

Can Dates, Omega-3/6 Fats, Fiber, and Probiotics Work Together for Gut Health?

A review of existing research suggests dates, omega-3/6 fats, fiber, and probiotics may each support gut health individually, but their combined effects remain unproven in human trials.

Arachidonic Acid General Wellness Immune System Membranes Metabolism

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Review/News Sep 14, 2026

How Natural Oils and Fats May Support Eye Health: A Research Review

A research review finds that natural oils' fatty acids, phospholipids, and other lipid compounds have been studied for possible connections to eye surface health, with retina-related evidence still mostly limited to lab studies.

Eye Health General Wellness Phospholipids

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Observational Sep 25, 2026

Genetic Study Links Higher Omega-3 Levels to Lower Crohn’s Disease Risk

Genetic markers of higher omega-3 and a lower omega-6/omega-3 ratio were linked to reduced odds of Crohn's disease.

Arachidonic Acid General Wellness Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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RCT Nov 25, 2021

Krill Oil Boosts Omega-3 Levels and Choline Recovery in Power Athletes

12 weeks of krill oil raised the Omega-3 Index from 4.8% to 6.8% and improved choline recovery and antioxidant response after intense exercise in power athletes.

Choline General Wellness Krill Oil Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Special Nutrition Formulas Before and After Cancer Surgery: What the Evidence Shows

Many College Athletes Have Low Omega-3 Levels

Can Dates, Omega-3/6 Fats, Fiber, and Probiotics Work Together for Gut Health?

How Natural Oils and Fats May Support Eye Health: A Research Review

Genetic Study Links Higher Omega-3 Levels to Lower Crohn’s Disease Risk

Krill Oil Boosts Omega-3 Levels and Choline Recovery in Power Athletes

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