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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 Sep 20, 2026

Fish Head Phospholipids from Tilapia May Help Counter Diet-Induced Metabolic Problems in Mice

In mice fed a high-fat diet, tilapia head phospholipids reduced weight gain, improved blood sugar and lipid markers, and favorably altered liver fat genes and gut bacteria.

Fatty Liver Gene Expression Metabolism Obesity Phosphatidylcholine (PC) Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) Phospholipids

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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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Fish Head Phospholipids from Tilapia May Help Counter Diet-Induced Metabolic Problems in Mice

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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