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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 Nov 1, 2025

Krill Oil and a Key Fat-Regulating Protein in Obese Rats

In obese rats, krill oil supplementation lowered blood cholesterol and reversed diet-induced changes in sortilin and TNF-α levels in the liver and fat tissue.

Cholesterol Gene Expression Krill Oil Liver Health Metabolism Obesity

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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 23, 2026

How the Liver Controls Omega-3 Levels Differently in Male and Female Mouse Hearts

Removing a liver enzyme (ELOVL2) altered how male and female mice process omega-3 fats, especially DHA in the heart, revealing the liver's role in sex-based omega-3 differences.

Gene Expression Heart Health Liver Health Metabolism

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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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Meta-Analysis Sep 16, 2026

Fish Oil-Based IV Nutrition and Liver Health in Premature Infants

In a meta-analysis of preterm infants, IV fat emulsions containing fish oil showed a consistent trend toward lower liver disease risk compared to soybean oil alone, but evidence certainty was low.

Fatty Liver Liver Health Omega 3 Index (O3i) Prenatal Pediatric

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RCT Sep 1, 2026

Resolvin D1 Shows Protective Effects Against Alcohol-Related Liver Damage in Mice

In a mouse model of severe alcohol-related liver disease, resolvin D1 reduced liver injury, inflammation, and fibrosis-related gene activity while improving liver regeneration.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Immune System Liver Health

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Krill Oil and a Key Fat-Regulating Protein in Obese Rats

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

How the Liver Controls Omega-3 Levels Differently in Male and Female Mouse Hearts

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

Fish Oil-Based IV Nutrition and Liver Health in Premature Infants

Resolvin D1 Shows Protective Effects Against Alcohol-Related Liver Damage in Mice

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