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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 Sep 1, 2023

Diet and Natural Supplements for Fatty Liver Disease: A Research Review

A research review summarizes how various diets and nutraceuticals, including omega-3s, have been studied for their potential role in supporting liver health in NAFLD.

Algae Fasting Fatty Liver General Wellness Liver Health Metabolism

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RCT May 30, 2020

Comparing Two Omega-3 Prescription Forms in People With a History of Severe Triglyceride-Related Pancreatitis

In people with a history of severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis on a low-fat diet, a carboxylic acid omega-3 formulation showed somewhat higher short-term absorption than an ethyl ester formulation, but both raised long-term blood omega-3 levels similarly.

Heart Health Metabolism Viscosity

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Observational Jan 1, 2018

Omega-3s May Help Liver Cells Process Bile Acids More Safely

In human liver and intestinal cell models, EPA and DHA altered gene activity in ways that reduced bile acid buildup and toxicity.

Bile Acids Detoxification Gene Expression Liver Health Metabolism

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Review/News Jan 1, 2018

Omega-3s May Boost Cancer Drug Effects and Reduce Side Effects in Lab Studies

In cell and mouse studies, combining omega-3 fatty acids with the drug rapamycin increased cancer cell death and reduced the drug's metabolic side effects.

Autophagy Cancer Cholesterol Metabolism

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Observational Jul 30, 2026

Fish Intake and Metabolic Markers: Japanese Study Links Fish Metabolites to Better Blood Fats and Lower Blood Pressure

In a Japanese population, fish-related blood and urine metabolites were linked to lower triglycerides, lower blood pressure, and higher HDL cholesterol, with the strongest effects seen for raw and high-omega-3 fish.

Cholesterol General Wellness Heart Health Metabolism

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Observational Jul 23, 2025

Krill Oil Combined With Curcumin and Silymarin Studied in Mice With Fatty Liver

In mice, a krill oil, curcumin, and silymarin combination reduced high-fat-diet liver fat buildup and shifted genes tied to fat metabolism and inflammation.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Krill Oil Liver Health Metabolism Phospholipids

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Diet and Natural Supplements for Fatty Liver Disease: A Research Review

Comparing Two Omega-3 Prescription Forms in People With a History of Severe Triglyceride-Related Pancreatitis

Omega-3s May Help Liver Cells Process Bile Acids More Safely

Omega-3s May Boost Cancer Drug Effects and Reduce Side Effects in Lab Studies

Fish Intake and Metabolic Markers: Japanese Study Links Fish Metabolites to Better Blood Fats and Lower Blood Pressure

Krill Oil Combined With Curcumin and Silymarin Studied in Mice With Fatty Liver

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