A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
In adults with prediabetes, combining omega-3 fatty acids with plant sterols for 12 weeks improved triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, insulin resistance, and HbA1c more than placebo.
High-dose krill oil supplementation for 12 weeks was linked to reduced arterial stiffness and changes in platelet aggregation compared to placebo in healthy adults.
A newly launched Brazilian trial will test whether adding phytosterols and/or krill oil to a heart-healthy diet improves cholesterol markers in people with familial hypercholesterolaemia, with results expected by mid-2026.
In well-nourished men doing resistance training, high-dose omega-3 supplementation was well absorbed into muscle but did not improve muscle growth, strength, or anabolic signaling compared to placebo.
During an 8-week fasting diet, krill oil supplementation helped preserve muscle mass and grip strength compared to placebo, even though total weight loss was the same in both groups.
A blend of green-lipped mussel and krill oil reduced post-exercise muscle soreness and better preserved joint range of motion than mussel oil alone.