A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
Omega-3 supplementation showed small improvements in liver fat and triglycerides in children with fatty liver disease, but little evidence of benefit for liver scarring.
A meta-analysis of seven trials found that children with ADHD who started with lower omega-3 levels showed a larger improvement from supplementation than those with normal baseline levels.
In newborn piglets on IV nutrition, a plant-based omega-3 lipid emulsion was linked to lower brain inflammation and better energy/growth signaling in the brain compared with a fish oil-based emulsion.
A published letter raises questions about whether omega-3 supplement use during pregnancy in Belgium is consistent or selective, without providing new data.
In children with emotional dysregulation, omega-3 plus inositol showed a notable improvement in depression scores, while N-acetylcysteine showed a stronger trend for improving mood swings, especially in those with autism traits.
A meta-analysis of 21 trials found prenatal DHA supplementation slightly increased birth weight but showed no measurable benefit for infant neurodevelopmental outcomes.