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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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Observational Jul 30, 2026

Fish Intake and Metabolic Markers: Japanese Study Links Fish Metabolites to Better Blood Fats and Lower Blood Pressure

In a Japanese population, fish-related blood and urine metabolites were linked to lower triglycerides, lower blood pressure, and higher HDL cholesterol, with the strongest effects seen for raw and high-omega-3 fish.

Cholesterol General Wellness Heart Health Metabolism

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RCT Jul 6, 2026

Omega-3 Supplements May Ease Feelings of Social Isolation—Especially in Women

In a 12-week RCT, omega-3 supplementation modestly reduced perceived social isolation in women but not men, with no significant effect on loneliness overall.

General Wellness Immune System Membranes Mood Mental Health

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RCT Jan 1, 2026

DHA Supplements for Nursing Mothers May Boost Breast Milk Quality and Infant Development

Nursing mothers who took DHA supplements for 150 days had higher breast milk DHA levels, and their infants showed better growth and neurodevelopmental scores than infants of non-supplemented mothers.

Brain Cognition General Wellness Prenatal Pediatric

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Observational May 3, 2024

Lower EPA Levels Relative to Arachidonic Acid Linked to More Severe COVID-19 in Hospitalized Patients

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with lower EPA-to-arachidonic-acid ratios tended to have more severe disease and higher inflammation markers.

Arachidonic Acid Covid General Wellness Immune System

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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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Observational Jul 15, 2026

Blood Fat Patterns and Iron Markers Linked to Anemia Severity in Dialysis Patients

In hemodialysis patients, lower hemoglobin was linked to distinct red blood cell fatty acid patterns and rising ZnPP, a marker of iron-limited red blood cell production.

General Wellness Metabolism Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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Fish Intake and Metabolic Markers: Japanese Study Links Fish Metabolites to Better Blood Fats and Lower Blood Pressure

Omega-3 Supplements May Ease Feelings of Social Isolation—Especially in Women

DHA Supplements for Nursing Mothers May Boost Breast Milk Quality and Infant Development

Lower EPA Levels Relative to Arachidonic Acid Linked to More Severe COVID-19 in Hospitalized Patients

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

Blood Fat Patterns and Iron Markers Linked to Anemia Severity in Dialysis Patients

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