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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 Jan 1, 2026

DHA Plus Whey Protein Raises Omega-3 Levels in Female Soccer Players, With Mixed Effects on Performance

Four months of algae-DHA plus whey protein raised omega-3 blood levels in female soccer players but showed no clear boost to sprint or jump performance.

Algae Membranes Muscle Omega 3 Index (O3i) Protein

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Review/News Sep 29, 2026

How the Body Moves DHA Into the Brain: The Role of MFSD2A

MFSD2A is a sodium-dependent transporter that carries DHA-bound lysophosphatidylcholine across cell barriers, playing a well-established role in brain DHA supply and blood-brain barrier formation, with more tentative roles in other tissues and diseases.

Brain Cognition Cancer Eye Health Gene Expression Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) Membranes Phospholipids Prenatal Pediatric

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Review/News Sep 24, 2026

Untangling Why DHA Doesn’t Always Help in Alzheimer’s Studies

This review explains why DHA's promising mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease haven't consistently translated into clear clinical trial benefits.

Alzheimer's Brain Cognition Gene Expression Membranes

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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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RCT Jun 1, 2025

Omega-3 Rich Maternal Diet Boosts Brain-Building Fats in Developing Mouse Fetuses

A high omega-3 maternal diet increased DHA-rich brain phospholipids and improved neuronal membrane structure in mouse fetuses during gestation.

Brain Cognition Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) Membranes Phosphatidylcholine (PC) Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) Phospholipids Prenatal Pediatric

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Review/News Mar 17, 2025

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats Support Brain Function: A Research Review

This review explains how DHA (omega-3) and arachidonic acid (omega-6) are structurally embedded in brain cell membranes and released to support neuron signaling, growth, and inflammation control, with relevance to research on depression, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease.

Alzheimer's Arachidonic Acid Brain Cognition Gene Expression Membranes Mood Mental Health Parkinson's Disease Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) Phospholipids

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

DHA Plus Whey Protein Raises Omega-3 Levels in Female Soccer Players, With Mixed Effects on Performance

How the Body Moves DHA Into the Brain: The Role of MFSD2A

Untangling Why DHA Doesn’t Always Help in Alzheimer’s Studies

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

Omega-3 Rich Maternal Diet Boosts Brain-Building Fats in Developing Mouse Fetuses

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats Support Brain Function: A Research Review

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