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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 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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Review/News Dec 1, 2026

Computer Modeling Explores Whether an Omega-3 Phospholipid Could Interact with a Gaucher Disease Enzyme

A computer model suggests an omega-3 phospholipid (EPA-PC) can form a stable but unproven interaction with the GCase enzyme linked to Gaucher disease.

Gene Expression Parkinson's Disease Phospholipids

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Review/News Jan 1, 2022

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Potential Role in Parkinson’s Disease Research

A scientific review explores how omega-3 fatty acids may influence inflammation, oxidative stress, and neuron function pathways implicated in Parkinson's disease models.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Membranes Parkinson's Disease

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Review/News Jun 27, 2023

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats May Support Brain Health in Neurodegenerative Conditions

This review compiles clinical research suggesting omega-3 fatty acids may support anti-inflammatory processes in neurodegenerative diseases, while omega-6 fats show more mixed effects.

Arachidonic Acid Brain Cognition Gene Expression Immune System Membranes Parkinson's Disease

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RCT Apr 28, 2024

Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect Brain Cells in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

In a mouse model of Parkinson's disease, omega-3 fatty acids reduced motor and brain damage, partly by boosting protective immune cells in the gut.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Immune System Parkinson's Disease

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RCT Nov 1, 2021

Omega-3/Omega-6 Supplement Formula Slows Parkinson’s Symptom Progression in Small Trial

A daily omega-3/omega-6/gamma-tocopherol formula taken for 30 months was linked to slower motor symptom progression in early Parkinson's disease compared to placebo.

Brain Cognition General Wellness Parkinson's Disease

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

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

Computer Modeling Explores Whether an Omega-3 Phospholipid Could Interact with a Gaucher Disease Enzyme

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Potential Role in Parkinson’s Disease Research

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats May Support Brain Health in Neurodegenerative Conditions

Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect Brain Cells in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Omega-3/Omega-6 Supplement Formula Slows Parkinson’s Symptom Progression in Small Trial

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