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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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RCT Jul 27, 2022

Krill Oil Reduced Weight Gain and Metabolic Problems in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet

In high-fat diet-fed mice, krill oil reduced weight gain and improved markers of fatty liver, blood sugar, and kidney function.

Diabetes Fatty Liver Gene Expression Krill Oil Liver Health Metabolism Obesity

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RCT Jul 1, 2026

Plant-Based Omega-3 IV Nutrition May Support Neonatal Brain Metabolism Better Than Fish Oil Blend

In neonatal piglets, a plant-based omega-3 IV nutrition formula was linked to less brain inflammation and stronger energy and growth signaling in the brain compared to a fish-oil-based formula.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Metabolism Plant-Based O3 Prenatal Pediatric

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RCT Jan 1, 2026

DHA Supplements for Nursing Mothers May Boost Breast Milk Quality and Infant Development

Nursing mothers who took DHA supplements for 150 days had higher breast milk DHA levels, and their infants showed better growth and neurodevelopmental scores than infants of non-supplemented mothers.

Brain Cognition General Wellness Prenatal Pediatric

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RCT Jul 10, 2026

Omega-3 vs Omega-6 Fats and Exercise: Effects on Breast Tumor Growth in Mice

In a Her-2 breast cancer mouse model, an omega-3 rich diet led to 55% smaller and 42% lighter tumors compared to an omega-6 rich diet, while exercise effects varied by diet type.

Arachidonic Acid Cancer Gene Expression

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RCT Apr 28, 2024

Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect Brain Cells in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

In a mouse model of Parkinson's disease, omega-3 fatty acids reduced motor and brain damage, partly by boosting protective immune cells in the gut.

Brain Cognition Gene Expression Immune System Parkinson's Disease

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RCT Nov 1, 2021

Omega-3/Omega-6 Supplement Formula Slows Parkinson’s Symptom Progression in Small Trial

A daily omega-3/omega-6/gamma-tocopherol formula taken for 30 months was linked to slower motor symptom progression in early Parkinson's disease compared to placebo.

Brain Cognition General Wellness Parkinson's Disease

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ALP Lipid Lab Library

Krill Oil Reduced Weight Gain and Metabolic Problems in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet

Plant-Based Omega-3 IV Nutrition May Support Neonatal Brain Metabolism Better Than Fish Oil Blend

DHA Supplements for Nursing Mothers May Boost Breast Milk Quality and Infant Development

Omega-3 vs Omega-6 Fats and Exercise: Effects on Breast Tumor Growth in Mice

Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect Brain Cells in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Omega-3/Omega-6 Supplement Formula Slows Parkinson’s Symptom Progression in Small Trial

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