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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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Observational Jan 1, 2026

DHA, More Than EPA, Supports Brain Synapse Protein Organization in Lab Study

In lab-grown neurons, DHA (more than EPA) strongly boosted PSD-95 and related synaptic signaling proteins, with higher DHA-to-EPA ratios preserving this effect.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Membranes Mood Mental Health Phospholipids

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Review/News Oct 1, 2026

Can Nanotechnology Help Your Body Absorb Algae Omega-3s Better?

Lab and animal studies suggest nanoscale lipid carriers may improve the absorption and stability of algae-derived omega-3 and omega-6 fats, but robust human evidence is still lacking.

Algae Metabolism Phospholipids Plant-Based O3

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Review/News Jan 1, 2026

Comparing Krill Oil, Fish Oil, and Soy Lecithin: Lab Clues About Insulin Signaling

In a cell-based study, krill oil showed the largest improvement in glucose uptake among krill oil, fish oil, and soy lecithin, alongside changes in insulin-signaling proteins.

Diabetes Gene Expression Krill Oil Metabolism Obesity Phospholipids

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RCT Jul 1, 2026

Krill Oil Raises Blood Omega-3 Levels More Than Fish Oil

At the same dose, krill oil raised blood EPA and DHA levels about 1.5 times more than fish oil over 12 weeks.

Gene Expression Krill Oil Omega 3 Index (O3i) Phospholipids

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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 Kidney Disease Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) Membranes Phospholipids Prenatal Pediatric

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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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DHA, More Than EPA, Supports Brain Synapse Protein Organization in Lab Study

Can Nanotechnology Help Your Body Absorb Algae Omega-3s Better?

Comparing Krill Oil, Fish Oil, and Soy Lecithin: Lab Clues About Insulin Signaling

Krill Oil Raises Blood Omega-3 Levels More Than Fish Oil

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

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

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