A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
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.
Pooled data from 10 RCTs found omega-3 supplementation was linked to reduced psoriasis severity scores, redness, and scaling.
Pooled data from 17 trials found omega-3 supplementation modestly reduced patient-reported joint pain, morning stiffness, tender joints, and NSAID use over 3-4 months.
In a meta-analysis of six trials, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was linked to lower overall mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, though evidence certainty was low.
Across 32 trials, omega-3 supplementation was linked to significantly fewer infectious complications after gastric cancer surgery.
In a meta-analysis of six trials, omega-3 supplementation significantly increased weight and quality-of-life scores in advanced lung cancer patients with cachexia, though lean body mass change was not significant.