A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
In a network meta-analysis of 23 trials, krill oil ranked highest for knee pain relief on one specific pain scale, though overall evidence certainty was low.
A review of 12 studies found inconsistent evidence on whether omega-3 fatty acids improve psoriasis severity.
Pooled data from 10 RCTs found omega-3 supplementation was linked to reduced psoriasis severity scores, redness, and scaling.
In lab and rat models, DHA reduced cartilage cell death and increased autophagy-related activity linked to osteoarthritis-like joint damage.
Pooled data from 17 trials found omega-3 supplementation modestly reduced patient-reported joint pain, morning stiffness, tender joints, and NSAID use over 3-4 months.
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.