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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 Jan 1, 2026

DHA Plus Whey Protein Raises Omega-3 Levels in Female Soccer Players, With Mixed Effects on Performance

Four months of algae-DHA plus whey protein raised omega-3 blood levels in female soccer players but showed no clear boost to sprint or jump performance.

Algae Membranes Muscle Omega 3 Index (O3i) Protein

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Observational Sep 17, 2026

Lab-Grown Neurons From a Rare Genetic Disorder Show Improved Function After DHA Exposure

In lab-grown neurons from a patient with a rare genetic synapse disorder, DHA increased a key synaptic protein and improved several measures of neuronal network activity.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Mood Mental Health Prenatal Pediatric

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Observational Jan 1, 2026

Fish Oil vs. Sunflower Oil: How Fat Source Shapes Gut Bacteria and Liver Health in Mice

In mice, a sucrose-free sunflower oil-based high-fat diet caused gut dysbiosis and steatohepatitis-like liver changes, while a fish oil-based diet did not show these effects.

Diabetes Fatty Liver Gene Expression Liver Health Metabolism Obesity

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Observational Sep 11, 2026

Many College Athletes Have Low Omega-3 Levels

54% of collegiate athletes had an Omega-3 Index below 4%, and none reached the 8% cardioprotective threshold.

Cholesterol General Wellness Heart Health Omega 3 Index (O3i)

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Observational Sep 27, 2026

How Preterm Babies’ Food Source Affects Their Fatty Acid Levels

In preterm infants, donor breast milk and a specific IV fat emulsion dose were linked to higher markers of essential fatty acid alteration, though most stayed below the deficiency threshold.

Arachidonic Acid Metabolism Prenatal Pediatric

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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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ALP Lipid Lab Library

DHA Plus Whey Protein Raises Omega-3 Levels in Female Soccer Players, With Mixed Effects on Performance

Lab-Grown Neurons From a Rare Genetic Disorder Show Improved Function After DHA Exposure

Fish Oil vs. Sunflower Oil: How Fat Source Shapes Gut Bacteria and Liver Health in Mice

Many College Athletes Have Low Omega-3 Levels

How Preterm Babies’ Food Source Affects Their Fatty Acid Levels

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

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