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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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RCT Jul 9, 2020

Krill Oil’s Omega-3 Phospholipids Boost Gut Fat-Burning More Than Fish Oil Triglycerides in Obese Mice

In obese mice, krill oil's omega-3 phospholipids increased intestinal fat-burning and reduced body weight and liver fat more effectively than omega-3 triglycerides.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Krill Oil Metabolism Obesity Omega 3 Index (O3i) Phospholipids

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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 27, 2026

How Preterm Babies’ Food Source Affects Their Fatty Acid Levels

In preterm infants, donor breast milk and a specific IV fat emulsion dose were linked to higher markers of essential fatty acid alteration, though most stayed below the deficiency threshold.

Arachidonic Acid Metabolism Prenatal Pediatric

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Review/News Sep 21, 2026

Fatty Acids and Colorectal Cancer: Why the Research Is So Complicated

This review found that fatty acid effects on colorectal cancer risk are complex and vary by fatty acid type, food source, body tissue, sex, and cancer site rather than following simple 'good fat/bad fat' categories.

Arachidonic Acid Cancer Gene Expression Metabolism Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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

Krill Oil’s Omega-3 Phospholipids Boost Gut Fat-Burning More Than Fish Oil Triglycerides in Obese Mice

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

How Preterm Babies’ Food Source Affects Their Fatty Acid Levels

Fatty Acids and Colorectal Cancer: Why the Research Is So Complicated

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

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