A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
In children with emotional dysregulation, omega-3 plus inositol showed a notable improvement in depression scores, while N-acetylcysteine showed a stronger trend for improving mood swings, especially in those with autism traits.
In quail, naturally oxidized chia and flaxseed oils increased omega-3 levels in egg yolks but were linked to liver changes, unlike fresh sunflower oil.
Coating a DHA-rich algae feed additive improved omega-3 levels and antioxidant capacity in cow's milk while altering its flavor compounds compared to the uncoated form.
In a 12-week trial, omega-3 supplementation was linked to higher T4 and lower thyroid antibody levels in Hashimoto's patients compared to placebo, though TSH and T3 were unchanged.
In obese mice, krill oil (but not standard fish oil) reduced liver fat buildup by over 40% and improved markers of liver stress and insulin sensitivity.
In diabetic rats, fish oil, krill oil, and combined EPA+DHA (from algae or ethyl esters) similarly improved nerve and blood vessel function, while DHA alone was nearly as effective and EPA alone was the weakest.