A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
A newly designed core-shell nanofiber skin patch steadily released omega-3 fatty acids over 5 days while remaining well-tolerated by skin cells in lab testing.
A research review finds that different fatty acids affect breast cancer subtypes in distinct ways, but current evidence isn't yet strong enough to guide personalized nutrition.
DHA reduced ACE2 protein levels in animal and human cell studies and blocked SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus entry into cells, though human blood ACE2 levels were unchanged with supplementation.
In an Alzheimer's mouse model, DHA supplementation improved memory performance and was linked to reduced oxidative stress and slower telomere shortening in the brain.
This review describes how enzymes that build pro-resolving lipid mediators from omega-3 fatty acids could be targeted to support the body's natural inflammation-resolution process.
In adults with low vitamin D, 8 weeks of omega-3 supplementation lowered the ACE/ACE2 blood marker ratio but also raised LDL cholesterol.
This review outlines biological reasons COPD patients face higher COVID-19 risk and suggests omega-3s may help regulate inflammation and immunity, though clinical trials are still lacking.
In a network meta-analysis of 23 trials, krill oil ranked highest for knee pain relief on one specific pain scale, though overall evidence certainty was low.
In rats, omega-3 fatty acids partially reduced methamphetamine-induced lung inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic disruption.