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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 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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Observational Apr 5, 2024

Higher Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio in Blood Linked to Greater Risk of Death

A higher blood ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids was linked to greater risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular death in over 85,000 UK adults.

All Cause Mortality Cancer General Wellness Heart Health

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RCT May 1, 2019

Combining Omega-3 and Plant Sterols May Help Blood Sugar and Fat Levels in Prediabetes

In adults with prediabetes, combining omega-3 fatty acids with plant sterols for 12 weeks improved triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, insulin resistance, and HbA1c more than placebo.

Cholesterol Diabetes Heart Health Metabolism

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Meta-Analysis Dec 11, 2019

Omega-3s and Blood Markers in People with Diabetes or Heart Disease

In diabetic patients, omega-3 supplementation was linked to lower triglycerides and reduced Apo AII levels compared to controls.

Cholesterol Diabetes Heart Health

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Review/News Jan 19, 2023

How Much Omega-3 Do You Need to Raise Your Omega-3 Index?

Across 58 studies, at least 1,000-1,500 mg/day of EPA plus DHA as triglycerides for 12+ weeks was the lowest dose consistently shown to raise the omega-3 index to recommended levels.

General Wellness Heart Health Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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Review/News Aug 1, 2023

How Omega-3 Fats May Help Calm Chronic Inflammation and Support Immune Balance

This review summarizes evidence that omega-3 fatty acids help balance inflammation and immune activity, with links to better outcomes in autoimmune, viral, and age-related conditions across prior studies.

All Cause Mortality Arthritis Brain Cognition Diabetes Fatty Liver General Wellness Heart Health Immune System Joints Inflammation

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

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

Higher Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio in Blood Linked to Greater Risk of Death

Combining Omega-3 and Plant Sterols May Help Blood Sugar and Fat Levels in Prediabetes

Omega-3s and Blood Markers in People with Diabetes or Heart Disease

How Much Omega-3 Do You Need to Raise Your Omega-3 Index?

How Omega-3 Fats May Help Calm Chronic Inflammation and Support Immune Balance

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