Fish Oil
20 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
2,224 products in our catalogue print how much Fish Oil a serving holds.
Most common: 500 mg to 1 g, 41% of 2,224 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 100 mg or less | 35 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 111 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 183 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 918 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 824 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 143 |
| over 5 g | 10 |
Dose per serving from research
558 study groups in 420 studies say how much Fish Oil participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 2.5 g to 5 g, 33% of 558 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 500 mg or less | 27 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 70 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 130 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 185 |
| 5 g to 10 g | 106 |
| 10 g to 25 g | 33 |
| over 25 g | 7 |
Commonly used together
205 of 582 study groups took Fish Oil with something else. Shown: what 3 or more different studies gave. The 10 most common of 17.
What was given together, not what works together.
| Taken with | Study groups |
|---|---|
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 97 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 88 |
| Vitamin E | 17 |
| EPA | 13 |
| eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) | 12 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 10 |
| Vitamin D | 10 |
| Probiotics | 6 |
| Vitamin C | 6 |
| Whey Protein | 6 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Heart health (337)
- Reduced effect on apoptosis of 4-hydroxyhexenal and oxidized LDL enriched with n-3 fatty acids from postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 15808325
FO supplementation reduced apoptosis induced by oxidized LDL in vitro (potential cardioprotective mechanism).
- [State of the structure and functions of the arterial wall in patients with chronic heart failure against the background of permanent atrial fibrillation and assessment of vasoprotective effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids]
PubMed ID: 23548422
In ischemic HF with AF, omega‑3 improved arterial stiffness/elasticity and reduced TIMP‑1 — direct vascular/cardiac relevance.
- The effects of [omega]3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 on blood pressure and heart rate in chronic kidney disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19705518
Omega‑3 lowered ambulatory BP, heart rate and triglycerides in CKD patients — multiple cardiometabolic improvements relevant to heart health.
- Effect of marine oils supplementation on coagulation and cellular activation in whole blood
PubMed ID: 8614301
Marine oils improved HDL, lowered triglycerides in some groups and reduced prothrombotic/inflammatory markers (cardiometabolic benefits).
- The effects of long-term diet and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on coagulation factor VII and serum phospholipids with special emphasis on the R353Q polymorphism of the FVII gene
PubMed ID: 15175795
Long‑chain n‑3 supplementation reduced triglycerides in older men in a large randomized trial—cardiometabolic relevance.
- Effect of chia seeds or concentrated fish oil on cardiometabolic risk markers in subjects with hypertriglyceridaemia: a parallel clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39360590
Fish oil substantially lowered plasma triglycerides in high‑TG patients—key heart‑risk factor improvement.
- Effects of Fatty Acid Therapy in Addition to Strong Statin on Coronary Plaques in Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Optical Coherence Tomography Study
PubMed ID: 32805184
OCT plaque imaging showed increased fibrous cap thickness (especially in thin caps) with EPA±DHA added to statin—plausible plaque‑stabilizing effect.
- Concomitant Use of Rosuvastatin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Significantly Prevents Native Coronary Atherosclerotic Progression in Patients With In-Stent Neoatherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 32759543
EPA added to statin reduced plaque lipid content and macrophage inflammation (direct benefit to atherosclerotic disease).
- Effect of icosapent ethyl on progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with elevated triglycerides on statin therapy: final results of the EVAPORATE trial
PubMed ID: 32860032
Prescription EPA (icosapent ethyl) produced marked coronary plaque regression versus placebo (strong direct cardiovascular benefit).
- Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients Treated with Statins for Residual Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31237134
Similar RCT showing large TG and non‑HDL‑C reductions when 4 g/d ω‑3 added to atorvastatin—supports CV risk reduction potential.
- Efficacy and Safety of Adding Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Statin-treated Patients with Residual Hypertriglyceridemia: ROMANTIC (Rosuvastatin-OMAcor iN residual hyperTrIglyCeridemia), a Randomized, Double-blind, and Placebo-controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29223557
Large RCT in statin‑treated patients: adding 4 g/d ω‑3 substantially lowered TGs and non‑HDL‑C—cardiovascular risk factors improved.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and of rosuvastatin on left ventricular function in chronic heart failure: a substudy of GISSI-HF trial
PubMed ID: 20952767
Large randomized substudy showed a small but statistically significant long‑term increase in LVEF with n‑3 PUFA in chronic HF.
- Omega-3 fatty acids plus rosuvastatin improves endothelial function in South Asians with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 19337557
Omega‑3 improved endothelial function and lipid profile when added to rosuvastatin — supports cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Vascular and metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids combined with fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 27424313
Omega‑3 + fenofibrate markedly lowered TG and improved vascular markers vs placebo—supports heart‑risk reduction.
- Significant differential effects of omega-3 fatty acids and fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 22153696
Omega‑3 lowered TGs and improved FMD in hypertriglyceridemic patients—favorable for cardiovascular risk profile.
- [Oxidation stress, insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction during the treatment of hyperlipidaemia]
PubMed ID: 17323614
Adding n‑3 to statin improved endothelial function and reduced LDL oxidative markers over a year — cardioprotective signals.
- Maxepa versus bezafibrate in hyperlipidemic cardiac transplant recipients
PubMed ID: 1466329
In cardiac transplant patients fish oil produced a large (~36%) TG reduction — clinically relevant to cardiovascular risk.
- Inclusion of Atlantic salmon in the Chinese diet reduces cardiovascular disease risk markers in dyslipidemic adult men
PubMed ID: 20797476
Daily oily fish improved triglycerides, increased HDL and reduced IL‑6 in dyslipidemic men—favorable cardiovascular risk profile.
- Effect of supplemented intake of omega-3 fatty acids on arrhythmias in patients with ICD: fish oil therapy may reduce ventricular arrhythmia
PubMed ID: 28664342
Fish oil supplementation in ICD patients reduced ventricular tachyarrhythmic episodes—strong antiarrhythmic/heart benefit in this group.
- Efficacy and tolerability of adding prescription omega-3 fatty acids 4 g/d to simvastatin 40 mg/d in hypertriglyceridemic patients: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 17825687
Prescription 4 g/day omega‑3 added to simvastatin further lowered non‑HDL and triglycerides—clinically relevant cardiac risk improvement.
- Safety and lipid-altering efficacy of a new omega-3 fatty acid and antioxidant-containing medical food in men and women with elevated triacylglycerols
PubMed ID: 26076828
Well‑powered RCT medical food containing 1.8 g/day EPA produced significant triglyceride lowering—a key heart‑risk factor improvement.
- Enriched enteral nutrition may improve short-term survival in stage IV gastric cancer patients: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28336107
Enriched enteral nutrition (including fish oil) after gastric cancer surgery was linked to fewer early deaths (especially in advanced patients), suggesting short‑term cardiac/overall survival benefit (multi‑nutrient).
- Myocardial protection during elective coronary artery bypasses grafting by pretreatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 23789288
Preoperative IV ω‑3 reduced postoperative myocardial injury markers (TnT, CK‑MB) and improved myocardial metabolic indices after CABG—clinically meaningful cardioprotection.
- N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids early supplementation improves ultrasound indices of endothelial function, but not through NO inhibitors in patients with acute myocardial infarction: N-3 PUFA supplementation in acute myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 20705373
n‑3 PUFA after MI improved endothelial function (FMD), which is favorable for cardiovascular outcomes (small, short trial).
- Randomized Trial for Evaluation in Secondary Prevention Efficacy of Combination Therapy-Statin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (RESPECT-EPA)
PubMed ID: 38873793
Icosapent ethyl in statin‑treated coronary patients reduced coronary events (secondary benefit) though primary composite narrowly missed significance; cardio‑relevant trial.
- Administration of eicosapentaenoic acid may alter lipoprotein particle heterogeneity in statin-treated patients with stable coronary artery disease: A pilot 6-month randomized study
PubMed ID: 32636128
EPA added to statin therapy improved atherogenic lipoprotein particle distribution—favorable for heart disease risk profile.
- Twelve-Week Daily Consumption of ad hoc Fortified Milk with ω-3, D, and Group B Vitamins Has a Positive Impact on Inflammaging Parameters: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial
PubMed ID: 33266447
Improved ω‑3 index and lowered homocysteine in elderly are biomarkers consistent with reduced cardiovascular risk.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation improves lipid metabolism and endothelial function by providing a beneficial eicosanoid-pattern in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33041091
Post‑AMI ω‑3 lowered triglycerides/ApoB/Lp(a) and improved endothelial NO — relevant cardiometabolic improvements.
- Effect of rosuvastatin and eicosapentaenoic acid on neoatherosclerosis: the LINK-IT Trial
PubMed ID: 31334703
EPA added to rosuvastatin significantly stabilized neoatherosclerotic plaques and lowered LDL‑C — clinically relevant cardiovascular benefit.
- Genetic profiling of fatty acid desaturase polymorphisms identifies patients who may benefit from high-dose omega-3 fatty acids in cardiac remodeling after acute myocardial infarction-Post-hoc analysis from the OMEGA-REMODEL randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31532795
High‑dose ω‑3 after MI improved LV remodeling and reduced non‑infarct fibrosis, with genotype‑specific benefits — strong cardiovascular endpoint.
- The effect of omega-3 carboxylic acids on apolipoprotein CIII-containing lipoproteins in severe hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 27919362
In severe hypertriglyceridemia, omega‑3 carboxylic acids lowered TGs, reduced apoCIII, and shifted LDL to less‑atherogenic subspecies (cardio‑protective mechanisms).
- Early initiation of eicosapentaenoic acid and statin treatment is associated with better clinical outcomes than statin alone in patients with acute coronary syndromes: 1-year outcomes of a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 27865182
High‑dose EPA started within 24h of PCI plus statin significantly reduced 1‑year CV events and CV death (strong clinical cardiac benefit).
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid combined with optimal statin therapy improves endothelial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 24158248
EPA improved endothelial function and lowered triglycerides in CAD patients on statins—objective vascular and lipid benefits.
- Stabilizing effect of combined eicosapentaenoic acid and statin therapy on coronary thin-cap fibroatheroma
PubMed ID: 24637411
Addition of EPA to statin therapy produced plaque‑stabilizing OCT changes and lowered vascular inflammation markers—strong direct cardioprotective signal (imaging endpoints).
- Efficacy of a unique omega-3 formulation on the correction of nutritional deficiency and its effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors in a randomized controlled VASCAZEN(®) REVEAL Trial
PubMed ID: 25185754
High‑purity EPA greatly raised omega‑3 indices and substantially lowered TG in hypertriglyceridemic participants—strong metabolic CV risk improvement.
- Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid may increase low-density lipoprotein particle size by improving triglyceride metabolism in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 23811682
Purified EPA increased LDL particle size and lowered TRLs—lipoprotein changes consistent with reduced atherogenic risk.
- Comparison of effects of serum n-3 to n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratios on coronary atherosclerosis in patients treated with pitavastatin or pravastatin undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
PubMed ID: 23497779
In pravastatin subgroup, DHA/AA increases correlated with less plaque progression—supportive imaging association.
- Omega-3 free fatty acids for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia: the EpanoVa fOr Lowering Very high triglyceridEs (EVOLVE) trial
PubMed ID: 24528690
Multinational RCT in severe hypertriglyceridemia: OM3‑FFA markedly lowered TG and non‑HDL‑C—clear cardiovascular risk‑factor benefit.
- A highly bioavailable omega-3 free fatty acid formulation improves the cardiovascular risk profile in high-risk, statin-treated patients with residual hypertriglyceridemia (the ESPRIT trial)
PubMed ID: 23998969
Large RCT: adding ω‑3 FFAs to statin therapy produced dose‑responsive, clinically meaningful triglyceride and non‑HDL‑C reductions in high‑risk patients.
- Treatment with omega-3 fatty acid ethyl-ester alters fatty acid composition of lipoproteins in overweight or obese adults with insulin resistance
PubMed ID: 24378016
Lipoprotein remodeling (↑EPA/DPA/DHA, ↓AA) across HDL/LDL/VLDL in insulin‑resistant adults with exploratory BP links—favorable for heart health.
- Effects of serum n-3 to n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids ratios on coronary atherosclerosis in statin-treated patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 23040588
In statin‑treated coronary patients, increased blood n‑3:n‑6 ratios were associated with less coronary plaque progression (associative imaging evidence).
- Early impact of prescription Omega-3 fatty acids on platelet biomarkers in patients with coronary artery disease and hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 21701167
Short‑term prescription ω‑3 reduced platelet activation biomarkers in stable CAD—reduces thrombotic risk factors relevant to heart health.
- Treatment of aspirin-resistant patients with omega-3 fatty acids versus aspirin dose escalation
PubMed ID: 20117379
Omega‑3 improved thromboxane suppression and aspirin responsiveness in coronary patients—directly relevant to coronary protection.
- Effects of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids on responsiveness to dual antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: the OMEGA-PCI (OMEGA-3 fatty acids after pci to modify responsiveness to dual antiplatelet therapy) study
PubMed ID: 20394870
Omega‑3 added to antiplatelet therapy improved platelet inhibition post‑PCI—cardiovascular benefit relevant to heart health.
- Effect of a dietary intervention and n-3 fatty acid supplementation on measures of serum lipid and insulin sensitivity in persons with HIV
PubMed ID: 19846544
High‑dose omega‑3 produced clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions, a recognized heart‑health risk factor.
- Moderate fish-oil supplementation reverses low-platelet, long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid status and reduces plasma triacylglycerol concentrations in British Indo-Asians
PubMed ID: 15159226
12‑week trial: reduced triglycerides and atherogenic markers in two ethnic groups.
- The n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid increase systemic arterial compliance in humans
PubMed ID: 12145002
Increased arterial compliance and lowered triglycerides in dyslipidemic adults supporting cardiovascular benefit.
- Comparative effects of prolonged intake of highly purified fish oils as ethyl ester or triglyceride on lipids, haemostasis and platelet function in normolipaemic men
PubMed ID: 8404785
Reduced platelet activation and incorporation of EPA into plasma lipids—biomarkers relevant to thrombosis risk.
- Effects of two types of fish oil supplements on serum lipids and plasma phospholipid fatty acids in coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 2239719
Long-term supplementation substantially reduced triglycerides and raised EPA, though LDL rose in some patients (mixed clinical implications).
- Influence of dietary fish on eicosanoid metabolism in man
PubMed ID: 2123355
Shift from thromboxane toward prostacyclin-type metabolites suggests anti-thrombotic, cardioprotective mechanisms.
- Fish-oil concentrate: effects on variables related to cardiovascular disease
PubMed ID: 2375296
High‑dose fish oil lowered fibrinogen and TGs (both relevant to cardiovascular risk).
- Marine ω-3 PUFA Supplementation Enhances FFAR4 Activation and Reduces Inflammatory Markers in PBMC of Subjects with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial (EPICO)
PubMed ID: 41373925
Marine ω‑3 reduced triglycerides/VLDL and inflammatory markers in obese adults—favorable heart‑health biomarkers.
- A Walnut-Enriched Diet for 2 Years Changes the Serum Oxylipin Profile in Healthy Older Persons
PubMed ID: 38081585
Two‑year walnut RCT shifted oxylipins toward n‑3‑derived species and away from pro‑inflammatory n‑6 species—mechanistic cardioprotective profile.
- EPA+DHA, but not ALA, Improved Lipids and Inflammation Status in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30900815
EPA+DHA lowered triglycerides and reduced PBMC inflammatory cytokines in hypercholesterolaemic adults—relevant to cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Effect of supplementation with flaxseed oil and different doses of fish oil for 2 weeks on plasma phosphatidylcholine fatty acids in young women
PubMed ID: 29849178
Large short‑term dose study showed dose‑dependent plasma EPA/DHA incorporation and ≈15% triglyceride drop—strong cardiometabolic marker evidence.
- Dietary α-Linolenic Acid, Marine ω-3 Fatty Acids, and Mortality in a Population With High Fish Consumption: Findings From the PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea (PREDIMED) Study
PubMed ID: 26813890
Large Mediterranean cohort: meeting ≥500 mg/day EPA+DHA associated with substantially lower fatal CVD and fatal CHD.
- The impact of polyunsaturated fatty acid-based dietary supplements on disease biomarkers in a metabolic syndrome/diabetes population
PubMed ID: 25515553
Fish oil lowered triglycerides and raised HDL in metabolic‑syndrome/early‑diabetes participants, improving cardiovascular risk profile.
- A dietary biomarker approach captures compliance and cardiometabolic effects of a healthy Nordic diet in individuals with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 25080537
Nordic diet trial: increased EPA/DHA biomarkers and greater cardiometabolic improvements in compliant participants.
- Effects of n-3 fatty acids on major cardiovascular events in statin users and non-users with a history of myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 22301766
Post‑MI randomized trial secondary analysis showed lower major adverse cardiovascular events with omega‑3s among statin non‑users (subgroup effect).
- Omega and heart rate variability in overweight and obese schoolchildren
PubMed ID: 39972155
Improvements in HRV and favorable lipid changes in children indicate favorable cardiac/autonomic effects.
- Differential cardiovascular impact of ω-3 fatty acid in patients at high cardiovascular risk in Asians versus non-Asians: Sub-analysis of the strength randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40451708
Post‑hoc STRENGTH subgroup: ω‑3 carboxylic acid reduced MACE in Asian participants (exploratory subgroup finding).
- The impact of Omega-3 supplementation on arrhythmia reduction in acute coronary syndrome patients: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39788951
Short 5‑day ω‑3 reduced incidence of AF, PACs and PVCs in ACS patients (small RCT, acute effect).
- Identification of individuals who benefit from omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to prevent coronary heart disease: a machine-learning analysis of the VITAL
PubMed ID: 40569483
VITAL reanalysis: 1 g/day omega‑3 produced a small overall CHD prevention benefit and larger absolute benefit in ML‑identified subgroups.
- Cardiovascular Outcomes With Icosapent Ethyl by Baseline Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: A Secondary Analysis of the REDUCE-IT Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 39968782
REDUCE‑IT subgroup: 4 g/day icosapent ethyl produced large, robust reductions in major CV events in high‑risk statin‑treated patients.
- Effects of niacin and omega-3 fatty acids on HDL-apolipoprotein A-I exchange in subjects with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 38408107
Prescription omega‑3 improved HDL functional metrics in MetS patients — favorable to cardiovascular risk profile.
- Effect of six month's treatment with omega-3 acid ethyl esters on long-term outcomes after acute myocardial infarction: The OMEGA-REMODEL randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38184150
Post‑MI high‑dose omega‑3: no overall MACE reduction, but biological responders (O3I rises) had fewer events.
- The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelial Dysfunction
PubMed ID: 39859026
Pilot RCT improved endothelial function and decreased arterial stiffness and ApoB—supportive of cardiovascular benefit.
- Icosapent ethyl modulates circulating vascular regenerative cell content: The IPE-PREVENTION CardioLink-14 trial
PubMed ID: 38552629
Icosapent ethyl increased vascular‑regenerative cells and reduced oxidative stress in statin‑treated adults—mechanistic support for cardiovascular benefit.
- Lipoprotein(a) Blood Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction With Icosapent Ethyl
PubMed ID: 38530686
Large REDUCE‑IT post‑hoc analysis showed EPA benefit across Lp(a) strata—consistent heart outcome evidence.
- Effects of icosapent ethyl according to baseline residual risk in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: results from REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 38678009
Large RCT of prescription EPA (icosapent ethyl) showed robust, clinically meaningful reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events.
- Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids alter the number, fatty acid profile and coagulatory activity of circulating and platelet-derived extracellular vesicles: a randomized, controlled crossover trial
PubMed ID: 38484976
Mechanistic trial showed reductions in procoagulant EVs, thrombin generation and triglycerides—favorable cardiovascular biology.
- Improvement in Glycolipid Metabolism Parameters After Supplementing Fish Oil-Derived Omega-3 Fatty Acids Is Associated with Gut Microbiota and Lipid Metabolites in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PubMed ID: 39519588
In T2DM, fish‑oil improved lipids (TG down, HDL up) and glycemia—metabolic improvements translate to cardiovascular risk reduction potential.
- Icosapent ethyl following acute coronary syndrome: the REDUCE-IT trial
PubMed ID: 38252107
Icosapent ethyl added to statin soon after ACS produced very large reductions in recurrent ischemic events (robust post‑ACS RCT subgroup result).
- Cardiovascular Benefits of Icosapent Ethyl in Patients With and Without Atrial Fibrillation in REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 36802845
Classic REDUCE‑IT results: marked reductions in major adverse CV events with 4 g/day EPA, albeit with a small increase in AF hospitalizations (strong RCT evidence).
- Cost-Effectiveness of Icosapent Ethyl in REDUCE-IT USA: Results From Patients Randomized in the United States
PubMed ID: 38156550
REDUCE‑IT USA: 4 g/day icosapent ethyl on statin substantially reduced major CV events and total mortality (strong high‑quality evidence for cardiac benefit in high‑risk patients).
- Marine n-3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Novel Analysis of the VITAL Trial Using Win Ratio and Hierarchical Composite Outcomes
PubMed ID: 37836519
Reanalysis of VITAL suggested benefit for MI/CHD events especially among low fish consumers (large dataset, hierarchical analysis yields signals).
- Potential effects of icosapent ethyl on cardiovascular outcomes in cigarette smokers: REDUCE-IT smoking
PubMed ID: 35953437
Prescription EPA (icosapent ethyl) on top of statin reduced CV events in current and former smokers (clinically meaningful subgroup benefit).
- Icosapent ethyl therapy for very high triglyceride levels: a 12-week, multi-center, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blinded, phase III clinical trial in China
PubMed ID: 37301827
Phase III trial in Chinese adults with very high TG: 4 g/day EPA markedly lowered TG, VLDL‑C and non‑HDL‑C without raising LDL‑C—favorable for heart risk.
- Long-term safety and efficacy of MND-2119 (self-emulsifying formulation of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester) in patients with hypertriglyceridemia: Results from a multicenter, 52-week, open-label study
PubMed ID: 36202740
Year‑long EPA ethyl ester decreased triglycerides in dose‑dependent fashion with sustained biomarker increases and acceptable safety.
- Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality With Icosapent Ethyl in Patients With Prior Myocardial Infarction
PubMed ID: 35483753
REDUCE‑IT post‑MI subgroup: significant reductions in major ischemic events, MI and cardiovascular mortality with icosapent ethyl.
- Treatment With Icosapent Ethyl to Reduce Ischemic Events in Patients With Prior Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From REDUCE-IT PCI
PubMed ID: 35261279
REDUCE‑IT subgroup with prior PCI showed large reductions in first and total ischemic events with prescription EPA—strong, clinically meaningful heart‑health evidence.
- Impact of Icosapent Ethyl on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Heart Failure in REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 35377160
REDUCE‑IT subgroup analyses showed icosapent ethyl reduced triglycerides, hs‑CRP and had a directionally consistent reduction in ischemic events among HF patients.
- Diabetes Mellitus, Race, and Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Incidence of Heart Failure Hospitalization
PubMed ID: 35361440
VITAL ancillary analysis found 1 g/day marine omega‑3 reduced first and recurrent heart‑failure hospitalizations in participants with type 2 diabetes (~31% and ~47% reductions respectively).
- Efficacy and safety of self-emulsifying formulation of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (MND-2119) versus highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester in patients with hypertriglyceridemia: Results from a 12-week randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, phase 3 study
PubMed ID: 35871058
Phase‑3 EPA formulation produced clinically meaningful triglyceride lowering in hypertriglyceridemia, a recognized cardiovascular risk factor.
- [Influence of Omega-3 PUFA on Non-invasive factors determining the risk of arrhYthmias eXcess and sudden cardiac death in patients with HFpEF with ischemic etiology (ONYX)]
PubMed ID: 33228511
Ischemic heart‑failure RCT showed dose‑dependent improvements in heart rate, ventricular ectopy, and LVEF—strong cardiovascular benefit.
- Long Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Vascular Stiffness in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 33396567
Reduced arterial stiffness and lower resting HR in AAA patients are positive vascular/heart‑health signals.
- Reduction in Revascularization With Icosapent Ethyl: Insights From REDUCE-IT Revascularization Analyses
PubMed ID: 33148016
Icosapent ethyl (EPA) produced large, robust reductions in coronary revascularisation endpoints — very strong CV outcome evidence.
- Vitamin D, Marine n-3 Fatty Acids, and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Current Evidence
PubMed ID: 31895658
VITAL: large primary‑prevention RCT showing significant MI reduction (secondary endpoint) with 1 g/day ω‑3 — high‑quality cardiovascular evidence.
- Omega-3 fatty acids reduce post-operative risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after surgery for elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures: a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32440816
Post‑operative omega‑3 reduced PE/DVT rates after hip fracture — important cardiovascular/vascular event reduction.
- Supplementation With Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Incidence of Heart Failure Hospitalization: VITAL-Heart Failure
PubMed ID: 31709816
Large trial found no reduction in first HF hospitalization but a ~14% reduction in recurrent HF admissions — some clinically relevant heart‑failure benefit signal.
- Insulin Resistance Modifies the Effects of Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters on Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Myocardial Infarction (from the OMEGA-REMODEL Randomized Clinical Trial)
PubMed ID: 31948661
4 g/day omega‑3 after MI reduced adverse remodeling, fibrosis and inflammation in insulin‑sensitive patients — significant cardiac benefit in a prespecified subgroup.
- Icosapent ethyl reduces atherogenic markers in high-risk statin-treated patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and high triglycerides
PubMed ID: 31306043
Icosapent ethyl reduced triglycerides and inflammatory/oxidative markers in CKD patients — supports cardiovascular risk marker improvement.
- Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters improve low-density lipoprotein subclasses without increasing low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels: A phase 4, randomized study
PubMed ID: 31809985
Add‑on omega‑3 ethyl esters improved LDL particle size and lowered atherogenic lipids in statin‑treated dyslipidemia — beneficial heart‑disease biomarkers.
- [Effects of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from different sources on glucolipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic patients with dyslipidemia]
PubMed ID: 31177752
In T2D with dyslipidemia, fish oil lowered triglycerides and raised HDL (favorable cardiac risk profile).
- Effects of Icosapent Ethyl on Total Ischemic Events: From REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 30898607
REDUCE‑IT total ischemic events analysis showed ~30% reduction in total ischemic events with high‑dose EPA (strong cardiovascular benefit).
- REDUCE-IT USA: Results From the 3146 Patients Randomized in the United States
PubMed ID: 31707829
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day markedly reduced first major CV events and all‑cause mortality in statin‑treated patients (robust heart benefit).
- Benefits of Fasting Abbreviation with Carbohydrates and Omega-3 Infusion During CABG: a Double-Blind Controlled Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 30916121
Perioperative ω‑3 infusion in CABG substantially reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation and improved inflammatory markers—clinically meaningful cardiac benefit.
- Cardiovascular Benefits of Fish-Oil Supplementation Against Fine Particulate Air Pollution in China
PubMed ID: 31023432
Reduced adverse cardiometabolic biomarker responses to PM2.5 exposure in randomized setting, suggesting cardiovascular protection.
- Supplementation with saury oil, a fish oil high in omega-11 monounsaturated fatty acids, improves plasma lipids in healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 31784345
Saury‑derived fish oil modestly improved triglycerides and HDL measures in healthy adults (small RCT).
- Relationship between long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and ankle brachial index, pulse wave velocity and resting heart rate in a sample of overweight adults: A secondary analysis of baseline data in the HealthTrack study
PubMed ID: 30311348
Observational link between higher long‑chain omega‑3 intake and lower resting heart rate (cardiovascular benefit signal).
- Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on fibrosis, endothelial function and myocardial performance, in ischemic heart failure patients
PubMed ID: 29752009
Ischemic HF crossover RCT showed consistent improvements in LVEF, GLS, diastolic indices, FMD and reductions in hsCRP.
- Lipid Effects of Icosapent Ethyl in Women with Diabetes Mellitus and Persistent High Triglycerides on Statin Treatment: ANCHOR Trial Subanalysis
PubMed ID: 29583081
High‑dose EPA (icosapent ethyl) markedly lowered triglycerides and atherogenic lipoproteins in diabetic women on statins — favorable cardiac risk profile.
- Effects of marine n-3 fatty acid supplementation in renal transplantation: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30125457
Renal transplant trial improved endothelial function and lowered TG/hs‑CRP—favorable vascular effects.
- Statin dose reduction with complementary diet therapy: A pilot study of personalized medicine
PubMed ID: 29503145
Nutraceutical combo including fish oil reduced LDL and hs‑CRP substantially in statin‑treated diabetics (CV risk markers improved).
- Dose-dependent effects of fish oil on cardio-metabolic biomarkers in healthy middle-aged and elderly Chinese people: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29781483
Dose‑dependent TG lowering and EPA/DHA increases are favorable for cardiometabolic risk (biomarker improvements).
- Marine n-3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
PubMed ID: 30415637
Large primary‑prevention trial (1 g/day) did not reduce the primary composite but lowered myocardial infarction — mixed but relevant cardiovascular outcomes.
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 30415628
Large RCT (4 g/day icosapent ethyl) produced a robust, clinically significant reduction in ischemic cardiovascular events.
- Beneficial Effects of n-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29017158
Improved atherogenic index in T2DM after high‑dose n‑3 — beneficial cardiometabolic marker change.
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation on Body Composition and Circulating Levels of Follistatin-Like 1 in Males With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28826313
ω‑3 raised cardioprotective follistatin‑like 1 and lowered LDL/hs‑CRP in CAD patients — supportive heart‑health biomarker changes.
- Omega-3 carboxylic acids in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia: EVOLVE II, a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29289538
Well-powered RCT in very high TG patients showed significant triglyceride and non-HDL cholesterol reductions—strong CV risk factor improvement.
- Targeted medical nutrition for cachexia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28891198
Multi‑nutrient drink containing ω‑3 improved some lipids and reduced BP and exercise fatigue in COPD patients — cardiovascular risk improvements (product not ω‑3 alone).
- Preoperative carbohydrate load and intraoperatively infused omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids positively impact nosocomial morbidity after coronary artery bypass grafting: a double-blind controlled randomized trial
PubMed ID: 28427403
Intraoperative ω‑3 infusion markedly reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation incidence in CABG patients — strong perioperative cardiac benefit.
- Comparison of the effect of omega-3 supplements and fresh fish on lipid profile: a randomized, open-labeled trial
PubMed ID: 29259181
Eating farmed trout twice weekly improved triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL/HDL far more than omega‑3 capsules — strong heart‑risk factor benefit from whole fish.
- A randomized controlled trial of eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary heart disease on statins
PubMed ID: 28863874
Adding EPA to intensive statin therapy produced plaque regression and reduced plaque lipid content — direct atherosclerotic heart‑health benefit.
- High-quality fish oil has a more favourable effect than oxidised fish oil on intermediate-density lipoprotein and LDL subclasses: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28558855
High‑quality (non‑oxidized) fish oil improved atherogenic IDL/LDL subclasses — biomarker improvement relevant to heart disease risk.
- Fish oil supplementation for primary prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28419884
Preoperative fish oil reduced AF duration and shortened ICU/hospital stay with a borderline reduction in AF incidence — perioperative cardiac benefit.
- Effects of MAT9001 containing eicosapentaenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid, compared to eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl esters, on triglycerides, lipoprotein cholesterol, and related variables
PubMed ID: 28391875
EPA+DPA concentrate produced large triglyceride, VLDL‑C and ApoC3 reductions vs EPA‑EE—strong atherogenic lipid improvements relevant to heart health.
- Usefulness of Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester) in Women to Lower Triglyceride Levels (Results from the MARINE and ANCHOR Trials)
PubMed ID: 27939227
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day produced clinically meaningful TG reductions (~21–23%) in women—established CV risk marker improvement.
- Effect of Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters on Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Myocardial Infarction: The OMEGA-REMODEL Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27482002
Post‑MI randomized trial: high‑dose fish‑oil reduced adverse LV remodeling and non‑infarct myocardial fibrosis—strong cardiac structural/clinical relevance.
- Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on remnant-like particle cholesterol from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies
PubMed ID: 27596132
High‑dose EPA reduced remnant cholesterol (atherogenic fraction) in patients with elevated TG—important cardiometabolic risk modification.
- Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on plasma apolipoprotein C-III levels in patients from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies
PubMed ID: 27206952
Icosapent ethyl (4 g/day) substantially lowered ApoC‑III, a pro‑atherogenic apolipoprotein—favorable lipid mechanism for heart health.
- Short term omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation induces favorable changes in right ventricle function and diastolic filling pressure in patients with chronic heart failure; A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 26807502
Chronic systolic heart‑failure RCT: omega‑3 lowered BNP by ~35% and improved chamber metrics—meaningful heart‑failure biomarker and structural benefits.
- Red blood cell oleic acid levels reflect olive oil intake while omega-3 levels reflect fish intake and the use of omega-3 acid ethyl esters: The Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Sopravvivenza nell'Infarto Miocardico-Heart Failure trial
PubMed ID: 27632919
Prescription omega‑3 increased RBC omega‑3 index in HF patients—biomarker change associated with cardiovascular risk modulation.
- Blood pressure-lowering effects of long chain n-3 fatty acids from meals enriched with liquid fish oil and from microencapsulated powder
PubMed ID: 27457968
Systolic BP reduction (~7 mmHg) with fish oil supports cardiovascular risk reduction plausibly beneficial for heart health.
- Effects of the Addition of Eicosapentaenoic Acid to Strong Statin Therapy on Inflammatory Cytokines and Coronary Plaque Components Assessed by Integrated Backscatter Intravascular Ultrasound
PubMed ID: 26667367
EPA added to potent statin therapy reduced coronary plaque lipid, increased fibrous tissue and lowered local inflammatory cytokines — strong cardiovascular plaque‑stabilizing evidence.
- Effects of administration of omega-3 fatty acids with or without vitamin E supplementation on adiponectin gene expression in PBMCs and serum adiponectin and adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein levels in male patients with CAD
PubMed ID: 25880054
In CAD patients ω‑3 increased protective adiponectin and reduced pro‑inflammatory adipokine (A‑FABP) — favorable cardiometabolic signals.
- Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester): Effects Upon High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Lipid Parameters in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
PubMed ID: 25893544
Icosapent ethyl lowered hsCRP and improved triglyceride and non‑HDL-C in metabolic-syndrome patients — supports cardiovascular risk factor improvement.
- Icosabutate for the treatment of very high triglycerides: A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical trial
PubMed ID: 26892135
Icosabutate (omega‑3 derivative) produced large triglyceride and remnant cholesterol reductions—strong lipid‑mediated support for cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Short-Term, High-Dose Fish Oil Supplementation Increases the Production of Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Derived Mediators in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (the OMEGA-PAD I Trial)
PubMed ID: 26296857
Biochemical changes (omega‑3 index, triglyceride lowering, increased pro‑resolving mediators) support cardiovascular benefits though primary clinical endpoint (FMD) was not clearly improved.
- Effect of vitamin B-12 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on plasma homocysteine, ferritin, C-reaction protein, and other cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26420180
Fish oil lowered triglycerides and CRP and reduced homocysteine (especially with B12), all favorable cardiovascular risk markers.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated Fatty acids reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients with history of prior myocardial infarction undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
PubMed ID: 24756483
Pre-op omega‑3 (2 g/day) significantly reduced postoperative AF and ICU stay—strong perioperative cardiac benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acid therapy dose-dependently and significantly decreased triglycerides and improved flow-mediated dilation, however, did not significantly improve insulin sensitivity in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 25147070
Dose-dependent triglyceride lowering and improved endothelial function support cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Early eicosapentaenoic acid treatment after percutaneous coronary intervention reduces acute inflammatory responses and ventricular arrhythmias in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 25305703
Duplicate entry reiterating strong peri-PCI outcome reductions (same rationale).
- Alimentary habits, physical activity, and Framingham global risk score in metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 24652053
Lifestyle interventions including omega-3 reduced 10-year cardiovascular risk scores and vascular age (multifactorial study).
- Effects of icosapent ethyl on lipoprotein particle concentration and size in statin-treated patients with persistent high triglycerides (the ANCHOR Study)
PubMed ID: 26073397
Icosapent ethyl (4 g/day) robustly reduced atherogenic VLDL and small LDL particle concentrations and increased LDL size — favorable atherogenic lipid changes relevant to heart disease risk.
- A double-blind randomized trial of fish oil to lower triglycerides and improve cardiometabolic risk in adolescents
PubMed ID: 25008950
High-dose fish oil in adolescents lowered triglycerides and atherogenic VLDL particles, improving lipid-related heart risk.
- Fish-oil supplementation alters numbers of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles independently of eNOS genotype
PubMed ID: 25332321
Fish oil increased EPCs and reduced EMPs—mechanistic vascular benefits relevant to heart health.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids increase plasma adiponectin to leptin ratio in stable coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 23584593
In CAD patients, omega-3 improved adipokine balance (↑adiponectin, ↓leptin), a favorable cardiometabolic change.
- Icosapent ethyl, a pure ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid: effects on circulating markers of inflammation from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies
PubMed ID: 23325450
High‑purity EPA improved inflammatory/oxidative biomarkers linked to atherothrombotic risk in hypertriglyceridemic patients.
- Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids reduce lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) in patients with stable angina
PubMed ID: 24555913
Omega‑3 reduced Lp‑PLA2 and oxLDL after PCI—markers associated with vascular risk.
- Effects of icosapent ethyl on lipid and inflammatory parameters in patients with diabetes mellitus-2, residual elevated triglycerides (200-500 mg/dL), and on statin therapy at LDL-C goal: the ANCHOR study
PubMed ID: 23835245
High‑purity EPA (4 g/day) in statin‑treated diabetics produced robust triglyceride and inflammatory marker improvements—relevant to CV risk.
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PubMed ID: 23237436
Post-MI men given 1 g/day omega-3 for 6 months had reductions in ventricular ectopy and improvements in electrical markers associated with sudden-death risk.
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PubMed ID: 23107655
Heart-failure patients experienced modest short-term improvements in HRV and autonomic indices with 1 g/day omega-3.
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PubMed ID: 22894624
High-purity EPA drug produced large triglyceride reductions (~33% at 4 g/day) without raising LDL‑C, a favorable cardiovascular risk profile.
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PubMed ID: 22839709
Ischemic heart disease patients on 1 g/day omega‑3 had reduced ventricular ectopy and improved autonomic markers over 6 months.
- Icosapent ethyl, a pure EPA omega-3 fatty acid: effects on lipoprotein particle concentration and size in patients with very high triglyceride levels (the MARINE study)
PubMed ID: 23312052
Pure EPA reduced large VLDL and LDL particle concentrations and VLDL size in very‑high‑TG patients—favorable atherogenic profile changes.
- Efficacy and safety of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (AMR101) therapy in statin-treated patients with persistent high triglycerides (from the ANCHOR study)
PubMed ID: 22819432
High‑purity EPA produced favorable lipid and hsCRP changes in statin‑treated patients—mechanistically supportive for cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Ageing improves the antioxidant response against postoperative atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22561296
Combined omega‑3 + vitamins reduced post‑operative AF in older cardiac surgery patients (combination confounds attribution to fish oil alone).
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PubMed ID: 22351892
Infant dietary n‑3 prevented birth‑weight‑related thickening of carotid IMT at age 8 (vascular risk marker in childhood).
- N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduces post-operative atrial fibrillation incidence in patients undergoing "on-pump" coronary artery bypass graft surgery
PubMed ID: 22128614
Perioperative n‑3 PUFA reduced post‑op atrial fibrillation incidence substantially (particularly on‑pump CABG) — clinically relevant cardiac benefit.
- A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 21839455
Dietary RCT including n-3 reduced MetS prevalence and some risk factors relevant to CVD risk.
- n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrences after electrical cardioversion: a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 21844082
Randomized trial showed 2 g/day fish oil significantly reduced atrial fibrillation recurrence—clinically meaningful cardiac benefit.
- Reduced thrombin formation and altered fibrin clot properties induced by polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids on top of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (OMEGA-PCI clot)
PubMed ID: 21617138
Improved clot permeability, shorter lysis time, and reduced thrombin generation after PCI indicate meaningful antithrombotic mechanisms relevant to cardiac outcomes.
- Dose-dependent effects of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on systolic left ventricular function, endothelial function, and markers of inflammation in chronic heart failure of nonischemic origin: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-arm study
PubMed ID: 21570522
Dose‑dependent improvements in LVEF and FMD in severe CHF provide strong cardiac benefit signal.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on left ventricular function and functional capacity in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
PubMed ID: 21215550
Large randomized trial in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy showed marked LVEF improvements, exercise capacity gains and major reduction in HF hospitalizations.
- Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human atrial mechanical function after reversion of atrial arrhythmias to sinus rhythm: reversal of tachycardia-mediated atrial cardiomyopathy with fish oils
PubMed ID: 21232631
Chronic high‑dose fish oil preserved left atrial mechanical function and dramatically lowered atrial stunning incidence — important cardiac functional benefit.
- Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human pulmonary vein and left atrial electrophysiology in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
PubMed ID: 21624541
High‑dose fish oil in paroxysmal AF patients prolonged atrial refractory periods and greatly reduced AF inducibility—strong electrophysiologic heart benefit.
- [Antiarrhythmic activity of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with stable ischemic heart disease and ventricular rhythm disturbances]
PubMed ID: 21591384
Concentrated omega‑3 associated with marked reductions in ventricular extrasystoles and paroxysms in ischemic heart disease patients (arrhythmia benefit).
- Baseline lipoprotein lipids and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol response to prescription omega-3 acid ethyl ester added to Simvastatin therapy
PubMed ID: 20451686
Prescription omega‑3 added to statin reduced non‑HDL (net atherogenic cholesterol) despite raising LDL in low‑LDL subgroup.
- Preventive effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on coronary artery disease in patients with peripheral artery disease
PubMed ID: 20484828
EPA markedly reduced major coronary events in patients with peripheral artery disease (large clinical reduction in MCE).
- The metabolic effects of omega-3 plant sterol esters in mixed hyperlipidemic subjects
PubMed ID: 20617456
Omega‑3 plant sterol esters produced a substantial triglyceride reduction and modest hsCRP decrease — favorable for CV risk.
- n-3 LC-PUFA-enriched dairy products are able to reduce cardiovascular risk factors: a double-blind, cross-over study
PubMed ID: 20304540
n‑3 enriched dairy (3 g/day LC‑PUFA) reduced triglycerides and improved cholesterol ratios — favorable CV risk profile changes.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on heart rate variability in depressed patients with coronary heart disease
PubMed ID: 20716712
Omega‑3 prevented worsening of HRV and modestly lowered heart rate in depressed CHD patients — clinically relevant autonomic/cardio effects.
- Effects of atorvastatin and n-3 fatty acid supplementation on VLDL apolipoprotein C-III kinetics in men with abdominal obesity
PubMed ID: 20181806
Fish oil lowered triglycerides in obese men — beneficial cardiac‑risk lipid effect.
- Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty-acid supplementation on redox status in chronic renal failure patients with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 20303788
In dyslipidemic CRF patients 2.1 g/day fish oil produced large (~43–48%) triglyceride reductions and improved oxidative‑stress markers—strong cardiometabolic benefit.
- Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human atrial electrophysiology
PubMed ID: 21147262
Physiologic trial showed increased atrial refractory periods and reduced inducible AF with chronic fish oil — important cardiac benefit.
- Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid reduces cardio-ankle vascular index in association with decreased serum amyloid A-LDL in metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 19763135
EPA improved arterial stiffness and cardiometabolic markers in metabolic syndrome, supporting vascular/cardio benefits.
- Suppressive effect of EPA on the incidence of coronary events in hypercholesterolemia with impaired glucose metabolism: Sub-analysis of the Japan EPA Lipid Intervention Study (JELIS)
PubMed ID: 19447387
JELIS subanalysis: EPA supplementation substantially reduced coronary events in patients with impaired glucose metabolism.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid therapy on plasma inflammatory markers and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in elderly patients with chronic heart failure
PubMed ID: 20146881
Elderly CHF patients had reductions in inflammatory markers and NT‑proBNP with 2 g/day n‑3 — relevant to HF risk/management.
- The effect of the plasma n-3/n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio on the dietary LDL phenotype transformation - insights from the LIPGENE study
PubMed ID: 19481310
Dietary n-3 shifted LDL phenotype from dense/pro-atherogenic B to less atherogenic A in metabolic syndrome patients—a mechanistic cardiovascular benefit.
- Effects of long chain omega-3 fatty acids on metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in combined dyslipidemia patients
PubMed ID: 19397392
Six-month omega‑3 lowered TG, raised HDL and reduced hs‑CRP and remodeling markers—favorable heart-risk profile.
- Beneficial effects of intravenously administered N-3 fatty acids for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 19629889
Perioperative IV fish oil reduced AF incidence after CABG and shortened ICU time—clinically meaningful heart outcome.
- Independent and interactive effects of plant sterols and fish oil n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on the plasma lipid profile of mildly hyperlipidaemic Indian adults
PubMed ID: 19296875
2 g/day fish oil reduced triglycerides (~15%) and modestly raised HDL in mildly hyperlipidaemic adults.
- Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19394939
Improved endothelial function (FMD) and lowered TNF-α/triglycerides—favorable for cardiovascular health.
- Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects
PubMed ID: 19727884
Fish/seal oil lowered triglycerides (clinically relevant) and reduced systolic BP—cardiovascular risk factors improved.
- Effects of EPA on coronary artery disease in hypercholesterolemic patients with multiple risk factors: sub-analysis of primary prevention cases from the Japan EPA Lipid Intervention Study (JELIS)
PubMed ID: 18667204
Large statin-treated trial subgroup: EPA markedly lowered coronary events in patients with high TG/low HDL.
- Effects of adding prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters to simvastatin (20 mg/day) on lipids and lipoprotein particles in men and women with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 18678300
Prescription omega-3 added to simvastatin substantially lowered triglycerides, VLDL and non-HDL cholesterol.
- Reduction in the recurrence of stroke by eicosapentaenoic acid for hypercholesterolemic patients: subanalysis of the JELIS trial
PubMed ID: 18451347
In hypercholesterolemic statin-treated patients, EPA reduced recurrent stroke risk (~20% reduction).
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on serum lipids, apolipoproteins and malondialdehyde in type 2 diabetes patients
PubMed ID: 18561722
Omega-3 (2 g/day) reduced triglycerides and ApoB-100 in type 2 diabetes patients (cardiometabolic markers).
- Effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with chronic heart failure (the GISSI-HF trial): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18757090
Large RCT in chronic heart failure (≈7,000 pts) found 1 g/day n‑3 PUFA modestly but significantly reduced all‑cause mortality and death/CV hospitalization.
- Fish oil in combination with high or low intakes of linoleic acid lowers plasma triacylglycerols but does not affect other cardiovascular risk markers in healthy men
PubMed ID: 18492834
Substantial fasting and postprandial TG reductions in healthy men (up to 51%) are cardioprotective lipid changes relevant to heart health.
- The effect of fish oil supplementation on heart rate in healthy Danish infants
PubMed ID: 18679165
Infant supplementation lowered resting heart rate (longer RR) especially in boys, an autonomic change associated with cardiovascular benefit.
- Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on major coronary events in hypercholesterolaemic patients (JELIS): a randomised open-label, blinded endpoint analysis
PubMed ID: 17398308
Large open-label trial (1.8 g/day EPA added to statin) reduced major coronary events by ~19% — robust cardiovascular outcome.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid reduces the progression of carotid intima-media thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 16616147
Purified EPA slowed carotid atherosclerosis and improved arterial stiffness in type 2 diabetic patients.
- Factorial study of the effect of n-3 fatty acid supplementation and atorvastatin on the kinetics of HDL apolipoproteins A-I and A-II in men with abdominal obesity
PubMed ID: 16825679
4 g/day fish oil in obese men lowered triglycerides and raised HDL—favourable cardiometabolic changes.
- N-3 fatty acids as secondary prevention against cardiovascular events in patients who undergo chronic hemodialysis: a randomized, placebo-controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 17699287
In hemodialysis patients n-3 was associated with fewer myocardial infarctions (secondary outcome), suggesting a possible specific cardiac benefit.
- The relationship between tissue RBC n-3 fatty acids and pulse wave velocity
PubMed ID: 16634535
Higher RBC EPA correlated with lower arterial stiffness (observational)—supportive vascular/heart relevance.
- Trans, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vascular function-a yin yang situation?
PubMed ID: 16713391
n-3 PUFA lowered triglycerides and mean arterial pressure and reduced heart rate in a subgroup—markers relevant to heart health.
- Influence of long-term intervention with dietary counseling, long-chain n-3 fatty acid supplements, or both on circulating markers of endothelial activation in men with long-standing hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 15755826
Elderly hyperlipidemic men had reduced endothelial activation markers after n‑3 supplementation (supports vascular/heart benefit).
- N-3 Fatty acids for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15893193
RCT showed a large reduction in postoperative atrial fibrillation and shorter hospital stay with perioperative n-3 PUFA.
- Prevention of fatal arrhythmias in high-risk subjects by fish oil n-3 fatty acid intake
PubMed ID: 16267249
Large trial in ICD patients signaled reduced potentially fatal ventricular arrhythmias in several analyses (primary narrowly missed).
- Omega-3 fatty acid prevents heart rate variability reductions associated with particulate matter
PubMed ID: 16210665
Fish oil prevented air-pollution–related HRV declines in elderly, a cardioprotective physiologic effect.
- Can n-3 PUFA reduce cardiac arrhythmias? Results of a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 15253884
Arrhythmia trial showed reduced ectopic beats and improved HDL/TG—favorable cardiovascular markers and rhythm outcomes.
- Can foods with added soya-protein or fish-oil reduce risk factors for coronary disease? A factorial randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15853118
DHA-enriched foods raised HDL by ~6% (favorable heart-risk change), though total cholesterol and BP unchanged.
- Comparison of the effects of simultaneous administration of vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids on lipoproteins, apo A-I, apo B, and malondialdehyde in hyperlipidemic patients
PubMed ID: 12847992
1 g/day omega-3 lowered TG and improved TG/HDL ratio without raising LDL in hyperlipidemic patients — favorable cardiovascular lipid profile effect.
- n-3 long-chain FA decrease serum levels of TG and remnant-like particle-cholesterol in humans
PubMed ID: 12848279
Low-dose fish oil reduced TG and remnant cholesterol — favorable changes for atherothrombotic risk (moderate-sized RCT).
- Atorvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids protect against activation of the coagulation system in patients with combined hyperlipemia
PubMed ID: 12871402
Omega‑3 with atorvastatin reduced postprandial coagulation activation markers — evidence for reduced prothrombotic state.
- Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with stability of atherosclerotic plaques: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12583947
Fish oil incorporated into carotid plaques and produced features consistent with increased plaque stability — mechanistic CV benefit.
- Early protection against sudden death by n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids after myocardial infarction: time-course analysis of the results of the Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Sopravvivenza nell'Infarto Miocardico (GISSI)-Prevenzione
PubMed ID: 11997274
Large randomized post‑MI trial (1 g/day) showed marked reductions in total and sudden death—strong cardiovascular outcome evidence.
- Regulatory effects of HMG CoA reductase inhibitor and fish oils on apolipoprotein B-100 kinetics in insulin-resistant obese male subjects with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 12145148
Fish oil lowered TGs and altered apoB kinetics in insulin-resistant obese men — meaningful cardiometabolic changes.
- Dietary long-chain n-3 PUFAs increase LPL gene expression in adipose tissue of subjects with an atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype
PubMed ID: 12032174
Marked triglyceride reduction (-35%) and increased adipose LPL activity indicate significant atherogenic-lipid improvements relevant to heart health.
- Factorial study of the effects of atorvastatin and fish oil on dyslipidaemia in visceral obesity
PubMed ID: 12059988
Well-controlled RCT in dyslipidaemic men: fish oil lowered TGs and modestly raised HDL — relevant to heart risk reduction.
- The effect of n-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis: results from SCIMO, an angiographic study, background and implications
PubMed ID: 11838000
Randomized angiographic study: ~1.5 g/day n‑3 reduced inflammatory gene expression and decreased progression (or increased regression) of coronary lesions — strong direct cardiovascular evidence.
- Effects of a high-dose concentrate of n-3 fatty acids or corn oil introduced early after an acute myocardial infarction on serum triacylglycerol and HDL cholesterol
PubMed ID: 11451717
Post‑MI trial demonstrated significant monthly HDL increases and triglyceride reductions with high‑dose n‑3, supporting favorable lipid profile after MI despite no event reduction.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid effect on hyperlipidemia in menopausal Japanese women. The Niigata Epadel Study Group
PubMed ID: 11004352
EPA 1.8 g/day in menopausal women produced large (~27%) triglyceride reductions and modest total cholesterol lowering — favorable cardiac risk factor changes.
- Dietary supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids improve systemic large artery endothelial function in subjects with hypercholesterolemia
PubMed ID: 10676668
Improved endothelial function (FMD) and TG reduction in hypercholesterolemic subjects — supports vascular/heart health.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids and simvastatin on hemostatic risk factors and postprandial hyperlipemia in patients with combined hyperlipemia
PubMed ID: 10634827
Add‑on to simvastatin reduced postprandial lipemia and prothrombotic markers relevant to heart disease.
- Eicosapentanoic acid reduces plasma levels of remnant lipoproteins and prevents in vivo peroxidation of LDL in dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 10505695
Substantial reductions in remnant lipoproteins and ox‑LDL in dialysis patients imply strong cardiovascular benefit.
- Dietary fish as a major component of a weight-loss diet: effect on serum lipids, glucose, and insulin metabolism in overweight hypertensive subjects
PubMed ID: 10539741
Marked fasting TG reductions and HDL2 increases in overweight hypertensive adults are cardioprotective changes.
- Differential effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil or soy lecithin on human platelet adhesion
PubMed ID: 10595648
Reduced platelet adhesiveness suggests lower thrombotic risk, relevant to heart disease prevention.
- Correlation of serum triglyceride and its reduction by omega-3 fatty acids with lipid transfer activity and the neutral lipid compositions of high-density and low-density lipoproteins
PubMed ID: 10217357
Lowered triglycerides and favorable lipoprotein composition support cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E after myocardial infarction: results of the GISSI-Prevenzione trial. Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Sopravvivenza nell'Infarto miocardico
PubMed ID: 10465168
Large randomized post‑MI trial (1 g/day n‑3) reduced death and major cardiovascular events over 3.5 years.
- One-year treatment with ethyl esters of n-3 fatty acids in patients with hypertriglyceridemia and glucose intolerance: reduced triglyceridemia, total cholesterol and increased HDL-C without glycemic alterations
PubMed ID: 9622285
Large trial in hypertriglyceridemia showed significant TG lowering and HDL increases—lipid changes consistent with reduced CV risk.
- Effects of dietary fish and weight reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in overweight hypertensives
PubMed ID: 9774368
Dietary fish produced clinically meaningful ambulatory BP and heart‑rate reductions—clear cardiac risk‑factor improvements.
- [n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, heart rate variability and ventricular arrhythmias in post-AMI-patients. A clinical controlled trial]
PubMed ID: 9312922
Post‑MI study increased HRV, a favorable electrophysiologic heart‑risk marker.
- Safety and efficacy of Omacor in severe hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 9865671
Large randomized trial in very high‑TG patients: TG −45%, HDL +13% (substantial atherogenic lipid improvement).
- N-3 fatty acids do not lead to an increased diabetic risk in patients with hyperlipidemia and abnormal glucose tolerance. Italian Fish Oil Multicenter Study
PubMed ID: 9174486
Large multicenter study showing robust triglyceride reductions without worsening glycemic control (favorable CV lipid effect).
- Effect of dietary supplementation with n-3 fatty acids on coronary artery bypass graft patency
PubMed ID: 8540453
Large CABG RCT showed significant reduction in vein graft occlusion and a serum n‑3 dose–response relation — meaningful cardiac outcome.
- Comparison of effects of N-3 to N-6 fatty acids on serum level of lipoprotein(a) in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 7653444
In coronary patients fish oil lowered triglycerides, reduced Lp(a) overall and raised HDL—beneficial lipid changes relevant to heart disease risk.
- Effects of a low-dose fish oil concentrate on angina, exercise tolerance time, serum triglycerides, and platelet function
PubMed ID: 7985829
Low-dose fish oil in CAD patients reduced angina frequency by ~41% and improved exercise tolerance — clinically relevant cardiac benefit.
- Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid on restenosis rate, clinical course and blood lipids in patients after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
PubMed ID: 2222347
Randomized trial showed marked reduction in restenosis after coronary angioplasty with EPA‑rich fish oil — strong cardioprotective signal.
- Reduction of cardiovascular risk factors by the diet - Evaluation of the MoKaRi concept by a parallel-designed randomized study
PubMed ID: 40057729
Fish oil (3 g/day) added to a cardioprotective diet produced larger TG drops and weight loss — clinically relevant heart‑health improvements.
- Supplementation with omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids attenuates platelet reactivity in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 35791734
Reduced platelet activation and increased platelet ω‑3 content suggest a potential cardioprotective mechanism.
- Dietary intake of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and risk of myocardial infarction in coronary artery disease patients with or without diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study
PubMed ID: 24103380
Large prospective cohort: higher long‑chain n‑3 intake associated with much lower AMI risk in diabetics (but a complex subgroup effect overall).
- Fish oil before cardiac surgery: neutrophil activation is unaffected but myocardial damage is moderated
PubMed ID: 15763437
Preoperative fish oil markedly reduced 24‑hour troponin I and improved lipids, suggesting cardioprotective effects in the surgical setting.
- Myokine Circulating Levels in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight or Obesity: Effects of Resistance Training and/or DHA-Rich n-3 PUFA Supplementation
PubMed ID: 40806137
DHA‑rich n‑3 reduced VLDL‑C and improved atherogenic index—favorable lipid changes for heart health.
- Randomized dose-response trial of n-3 fatty acids in hormone receptor negative breast cancer survivors - impact on breast adipose oxylipin and DNA methylation patterns
PubMed ID: 40288580
Dose‑response omega‑3 study raised tissue n‑3 and lowered triglycerides substantially—mechanistically favorable for heart health.
- A Bayesian analysis of the VITAL trial: effects of ω-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular events
PubMed ID: 40032221
Large primary‑prevention RCT (Bayesian reanalysis): daily EPA+DHA produced modest but robust reductions in coronary events (MI/CAD).
- Effects of fish oil intervention on type 2 diabetes early risk novel biomarkers in healthy middle-aged and elderly adults: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40356575
Dose-dependent EPA/DHA increases with improvements in fasting insulin/HOMA-IR imply reduced cardiometabolic risk.
- Influence of Fish Consumption and ω-3 Supplementation on the ω-3 Index of Young Adults: A 2 × 2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial (YouFish Study)
PubMed ID: 41082976
Raising omega-3 index by fish or supplement supports cardiovascular risk reduction through improved blood omega-3 status.
- Fish-Oil Supplementation and Cardiovascular Events in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 41201837
Large randomized trial in hemodialysis patients: EPA+DHA substantially lowered major CV events, cardiac death, MI and stroke (robust clinical benefit).
- Validation of Nutritional Approaches to Modulate Cardiovascular and Diabetic Risk Factors in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia or Prediabetes-The MoKaRi II Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 38732508
Dietary program including fish oil produced substantial TG reductions and glucose improvements—favorable cardiometabolic effects.
- Effects of Daily Consumption of Scallop Oil Prepared from Internal Organs of Japanese Giant Scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) on Serum Lipid Composition and Its Safety: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group Comparison Study
PubMed ID: 39168625
Scallop oil lowered triglycerides and oxidized LDL markers in higher-TG subjects—markers relevant to atherosclerotic risk.
- Efficacy and safety of omega-3-acid ethyl acetate 90 capsules in severe hypertriglyceridemia: A randomized, controlled, multicenter study
PubMed ID: 38830807
Purified omega‑3 ethyl esters lowered TAG, non‑HDL‑C, VLDL‑C and ApoC‑III in severe hypertriglyceridemia (relevant to cardiovascular risk).
- Impact of omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia, lipidomics, and gut microbiome in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 39163858
4 g/day fish oil in T2D with high TGs produced large triglyceride reductions—a favorable cardiometabolic effect.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Remnant-like Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Improve the Ankle-Brachial Index of Hemodialysis Patients with Dyslipidemia: A Pilot Study
PubMed ID: 38256336
Lowered remnant cholesterol and improved ABI in dialysis patients indicate vascular/atherosclerotic benefit.
- Regression of Coronary Fatty Plaque and Risk of Cardiac Events According to Blood Pressure Status: Data From a Randomized Trial of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
PubMed ID: 37681568
High‑dose EPA+DHA added to statin therapy lowered triglycerides and was associated with coronary fatty plaque regression and fewer events in some subgroups.
- Changes in eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid and risk of cardiovascular events and atrial fibrillation: A secondary analysis of the OMEMI trial
PubMed ID: 34982486
Large post‑AMI analysis: greater on‑treatment EPA increases associated with fewer major CV events (but increased AF risk).
- Effect of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia in pediatric patients with obesity
PubMed ID: 31271554
In hypertriglyceridemic obese children, 3 g/day omega‑3 reduced triglycerides by ~39% vs placebo, a robust heart‑risk biomarker improvement.
- An omega-3 fatty acid plasma index ≥4% prevents progression of coronary artery plaque in patients with coronary artery disease on statin treatment
PubMed ID: 31055222
Achieving omega-3 index ≥4% was associated with significantly less coronary plaque progression over 30 months (imaging-based cardiovascular benefit).
- EPA and DHA have divergent effects on serum triglycerides and lipogenesis, but similar effects on lipoprotein lipase activity: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31535138
DHA substantially lowered triglycerides and affected lipoprotein/lipase activity—biochemical changes consistent with improved cardiovascular risk profile.
- Evaluation of a High Concentrate Omega-3 for Correcting the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Nutritional Deficiency in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (CONDIN)
PubMed ID: 30127297
High‑concentrate EPA+DHA markedly raised omega‑3 index and lowered triglycerides; subgroup liver‑fat reduction supports cardiometabolic benefit.
- Triacylglycerol-Lowering Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid Is Not Influenced by Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms Involved in Lipid Metabolism in Humans
PubMed ID: 30407633
Controlled feeding crossover trial: DHA lowered TAG by ~24% in metabolic‑syndrome participants (robust lipid benefit for cardiovascular risk reduction).
- High-Dose DHA Has More Profound Effects on LDL-Related Features Than High-Dose EPA: The ComparED Study
PubMed ID: 29846653
DHA altered LDL‑C and particle size and apoB kinetics versus EPA—mechanistically relevant to cardiovascular risk though effects are complex.
- Effects of Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Heart Rate Variability and Heart Rate in Patients on Chronic Dialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30227610
Omega‑3 reduced mean heart rate and triglycerides and produced some favorable HRV changes in dialysis patients.
- Effect of Low Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Pre-Menopausal Women: A Dose⁻Response Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30297663
Dose–response RCT showed ~23% fasting triglyceride reduction and favorable VLDL changes—established cardiometabolic benefit relevant to heart health.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Increase One of Myokines in Male Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28112528
8‑week omega‑3 in CAD patients raised irisin and lowered hs‑CRP and LDL—biomarker improvements relevant to heart health.
- Effect of Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids Added to Statin Therapy on Coronary Artery Plaque in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29246960
Large RCT: EPA+DHA on top of statin reduced triglycerides and, with adherence, attenuated fibrous coronary plaque progression.
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Ethyl-Ester Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Taiwanese Hypertriglyceridemic Patients
PubMed ID: 27600795
Prescription fish‑oil produced large triglyceride reductions—important for cardiovascular risk management (but LDL rose modestly).
- The effect of plant sterols and different low doses of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil on lipoprotein subclasses
PubMed ID: 26019023
In hypercholesterolemic subjects, adding EPA+DHA to plant-sterol spread dose-dependently reduced VLDL-TG and VLDL-Chol in atherogenic large VLDL subclasses—beneficial lipid-subclass remodeling.
- Red Blood Cell Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA n-3) is Inversely Associated with Triglycerides and C-reactive Protein (CRP) in Healthy Adults and Dose-Dependently Increases Following n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation
PubMed ID: 26247967
RBC DPA inversely associated with triglycerides and CRP, biomarkers linked to cardiovascular risk.
- Effect of TAK-085 on Low-density Lipoprotein Particle Size in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 26222126
TAK‑085 shifted LDL particle profile toward larger, less atherogenic particles—favorable for cardiovascular risk.
- Effects of omega-3 carboxylic acids on lipoprotein particles and other cardiovascular risk markers in high-risk statin-treated patients with residual hypertriglyceridemia: a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 26328624
In statin‑treated high‑TG patients, OM3‑CA improved atherogenic lipoprotein features (reduced VLDL, ApoCIII, Lp‑PLA2) indicating substantial cardiovascular biomarker benefit.
- The effects of long-chain omega-3 fish oils and multivitamins on cognitive and cardiovascular function: a randomized, controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25565485
High‑dose fish oil reduced central aortic pressure — a potentially cardioprotective hemodynamic effect.
- Increasing long-chain n-3PUFA consumption improves small peripheral artery function in patients at intermediate-high cardiovascular risk
PubMed ID: 24746829
Higher dietary LC‑n‑3PUFA associated with better small‑artery function and improved inflammatory/endothelial markers (heart health–related vascular benefits).
- Reduction of prothrombin and Factor V levels following supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is sex dependent: a randomised controlled study
PubMed ID: 24997005
Short‑term EPA/DHA lowered some coagulation factors, consistent with reduced thrombotic risk.
- Low serum docosahexaenoic acid is associated with progression of coronary atherosclerosis in statin-treated patients with diabetes mellitus: results of the treatment with statin on atheroma regression evaluated by intravascular ultrasound with virtual histology (TRUTH) study
PubMed ID: 24410834
Lower serum DHA associated with progression of coronary atheroma in statin‑treated patients (observational within trial data).
- A new, microalgal DHA- and EPA-containing oil lowers triacylglycerols in adults with mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 25123060
DHA+EPA formulation lowered triglycerides by ~19–23%—clinically relevant for cardiovascular risk.
- Low doses of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid from fish oil dose-dependently decrease serum triglyceride concentrations in the presence of plant sterols in hypercholesterolemic men and women
PubMed ID: 25122648
Low doses of EPA+DHA added to a plant‑sterol spread produced dose‑dependent triglyceride reductions (cardiovascular risk factor).
- DHA-enriched high-oleic acid canola oil improves lipid profile and lowers predicted cardiovascular disease risk in the canola oil multicenter randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24829493
DHA‑enriched canola oil improved HDL, markedly reduced TG, lowered SBP and reduced predicted 10‑yr CHD risk in abdominally obese adults.
- Effects of high dose intravenous fish oil on human atrial electrophysiology: implications for possible anti- and pro-arrhythmic mechanisms in atrial fibrillation
PubMed ID: 23602291
High‑dose IV fish oil acutely reduced AF inducibility but increased atrial flutter inducibility and slowed conduction—clear electrophysiologic effects with mixed clinical implications.
- Krill oil supplementation lowers serum triglycerides without increasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adults with borderline high or high triglyceride levels
PubMed ID: 24461313
Krill oil modestly lowered fasting triglycerides (~10%) over 12 weeks without raising LDL‑C in adults with borderline/high TGs—beneficial for heart risk profile.
- Atorvastatin plus omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester decreases very-low-density lipoprotein triglyceride production in insulin resistant obese men
PubMed ID: 24299019
Adding 4 g/day ω‑3 to statin therapy in obese insulin‑resistant men further lowered VLDL‑TG via reduced production and increased clearance—meaningful cardiometabolic effect.
- Long-term safety and efficacy of TAK-085 in Japanese subjects with hypertriglyceridemia undergoing lifestyle modification: the omega-3 fatty acids randomized long-term (ORL) study
PubMed ID: 24314359
Year‑long TAK‑085 study confirmed sustained triglyceride lowering with 4 g/day, supporting long‑term cardiovascular risk factor improvement.
- Efficacy and safety of TAK-085 compared with eicosapentaenoic acid in Japanese subjects with hypertriglyceridemia undergoing lifestyle modification: the omega-3 fatty acids randomized double-blind (ORD) study
PubMed ID: 23725919
TAK‑085 (EPA+DHA) lowered triglycerides substantially at 4 g/day — lipid benefit relevant to cardiovascular risk.
- A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement
PubMed ID: 23916928
Combined fish oil + vitamins markedly cut postoperative atrial fibrillation (large clinical effect), though confounded by vitamins.
- Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementations reduce platelet aggregation and hemostatic markers differentially in men and women
PubMed ID: 23390192
EPA/DHA reduced platelet aggregation (antithrombotic effect) supporting cardiovascular risk reduction mechanisms.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation, vascular function and risk factors for cardiovascular disease: a randomized controlled trial in young adults
PubMed ID: 23817470
DHA substantially lowered triglycerides (~28%) in healthy young adults — important heart-risk factor improvement.
- Platelet redox balance in diabetic patients with hypertension improved by n-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 23238663
Lowered platelet oxidative stress and triglycerides in hypertensive diabetic patients — cardioprotective mechanisms.
- Effects of prescription niacin and omega-3 fatty acids on lipids and vascular function in metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22892157
Prescription OM3 reduced TG and, with niacin, improved HDL and arterial stiffness — beneficial heart-risk profile changes.
- Effects of prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters, coadministered with atorvastatin, on circulating levels of lipoprotein particles, apolipoprotein CIII, and lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 mass in men and women with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 22108152
Prescription ω‑3 added to atorvastatin produced favorable LDL particle shifts and lowered Lp‑PLA2/ApoCIII — relevant to CVD risk modulation.
- Differential association of docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids with carotid intima-media thickness
PubMed ID: 21757663
Higher DHA associated with lower carotid IMT in men — observational evidence suggestive of cardiovascular benefit.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (AMR101) therapy in patients with very high triglyceride levels (from the Multi-center, plAcebo-controlled, Randomized, double-blINd, 12-week study with an open-label Extension [MARINE] trial)
PubMed ID: 21683321
Large randomized trial of purified EPA (AMR101) produced substantial TG reductions (placebo‑corrected ≈−33%) without raising LDL — strong cardiometabolic benefit.
- Moderate doses of EPA and DHA from re-esterified triacylglycerols but not from ethyl-esters lower fasting serum triacylglycerols in statin-treated dyslipidemic subjects: Results from a six month randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21862301
Re‑esterified TAG formulation lowered fasting TGs in statin‑treated dyslipidemic patients — formulation‑specific cardiovascular lipid benefit.
- Relationships between plasma fatty acid composition and coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 21099130
Higher on-treatment plasma EPA was associated with significantly lower risk of major coronary events in a large analysis.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from highly concentrated n-3 fatty acid ethyl esters is incorporated into advanced atherosclerotic plaques and higher plaque EPA is associated with decreased plaque inflammation and increased stability
PubMed ID: 20542512
EPA incorporation into carotid plaques with reduced inflammation and stability markers suggests cardioprotective vascular effects.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the cardiovascular risk profile of subjects with metabolic syndrome, including markers of inflammation and auto-immunity
PubMed ID: 19593941
Multiple cardiometabolic improvements (lipids, BP, inflammation) in metabolic syndrome support a beneficial heart-health profile with fish oil.
- Effect of fish oil (n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) on plasma lipids, lipoproteins and inflammatory markers in HIV-infected patients treated with antiretroviral therapy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 19685375
Modest triglyceride lowering and anti‑inflammatory leukotriene changes in HIV patients support improved cardiovascular risk factors.
- Fish-oil supplementation induces antiinflammatory gene expression profiles in human blood mononuclear cells
PubMed ID: 19515734
Anti‑atherogenic transcriptional changes in immune cells (NF‑κB/eicosanoid pathways) indicate mechanistic heart‑health effects.
- Influence of an eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid-enriched enteral nutrition formula on plasma fatty acid composition and biomarkers of insulin resistance in the elderly
PubMed ID: 19573960
EPA/DHA‑enriched enteral formula in elderly normalized plasma TAG after 3 months — favorable lipid change for heart risk reduction.
- The role of n-3 PUFAs in preventing the arrhythmic risk in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
PubMed ID: 18982439
In idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, n‑3 PUFA markedly reduced arrhythmic episodes and normalized electrical risk markers — clinically meaningful cardiac benefit.
- Docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil improves heart rate variability and heart rate responses to exercise in overweight adults
PubMed ID: 18339222
DHA‑rich fish oil improved HRV and reduced heart rates in at‑risk overweight adults (meaningful autonomic/cardiac benefits).
- Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on blood lipids in statin-treated hyperlipidaemic subjects
PubMed ID: 17393216
DHA added to statin therapy produced an additional ~27% TG lowering and cholesterol improvements — relevant adjunctive heart benefits.
- Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil on erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid and blood lipid levels
PubMed ID: 17977469
Dose-dependent TG reductions and erythrocyte DHA incorporation indicate cardioprotective lipid changes.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation improves fasting and postprandial lipid profiles in hypertriglyceridemic men
PubMed ID: 17684201
Marked reductions in fasting TAG, large VLDL and small dense LDL (despite modest LDL-C rise) are improvements in atherogenic lipoprotein profile.
- The triglyceride-lowering effects of a modest dose of docosahexaenoic acid alone versus in combination with low dose eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary artery disease and elevated triglycerides
PubMed ID: 17229894
Clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions (~19–22%) in coronary artery disease patients at cardioprotective doses support cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the clinical course of hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 15656713
Krill oil RCT reported broad lipid and glucose improvements vs fish oil/placebo—favorable heart‑risk profile (krill differs from standard fish oil).
- Differential eicosapentaenoic acid elevations and altered cardiovascular disease risk factor responses after supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid in postmenopausal women receiving and not receiving hormone replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 15113713
DHA lowered triglycerides, raised HDL, and reduced heart rate in postmenopausal women—clinically relevant cardiometabolic benefits.
- Circulating triacylglycerol and apoE levels in response to EPA and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in adult human subjects
PubMed ID: 15469651
High‑dose DHA produced a substantial (22%) triglyceride reduction versus control—favorable for heart disease risk.
- Prevention of postcoronary angioplasty restenosis by omega-3 fatty acids: main results of the Esapent for Prevention of Restenosis ITalian Study (ESPRIT)
PubMed ID: 12075272
High‑dose omega‑3 pre‑treatment produced a modest reduction in coronary restenosis rates (angiographic outcome).
- Omega-3 fatty acids improve blood pressure control and preserve renal function in hypertensive heart transplant recipients
PubMed ID: 11207085
Prevention of BP rise and preserved renal function in hypertensive heart-transplant patients indicates CV/organ-protective effects.
- An omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrate administered for one year decreased triglycerides in simvastatin treated patients with coronary heart disease and persisting hypertriglyceridaemia
PubMed ID: 11303007
Omacor lowered triglycerides and VLDL substantially in CHD patients on statin therapy — favorable cardiac risk modification.
- ApoE polymorphism and fish oil supplementation in subjects with an atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype
PubMed ID: 10938022
3 g/day fish oil markedly lowered fasting/postprandial triglycerides and reduced small dense LDL — cardioprotective lipid effects.
- Effect of a fish-oil concentrate on serum lipids in postmenopausal women receiving and not receiving hormone replacement therapy in a placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 10919932
High‑dose fish oil (4 g/day) markedly lowered TG (−26%) and improved TG:HDL ratio in postmenopausal women—beneficial for cardiac risk.
- Purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids have differential effects on serum lipids and lipoproteins, LDL particle size, glucose, and insulin in mildly hyperlipidemic men
PubMed ID: 10799369
EPA/DHA lowered TGs; DHA increased HDL2 and LDL particle size but also raised LDL‑C—clinically relevant lipid shifts.
- The effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 10189324
Long‑term FO modestly slowed coronary atherosclerosis progression and trended toward fewer events.
- Effects of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on hemodynamics in humans
PubMed ID: 9665096
DHA lowered HR and marine oils improved LV diastolic filling—favorable cardiac functional effects.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid is primarily responsible for hypotriglyceridemic effect of fish oil in humans
PubMed ID: 8729093
Mechanistic trial: EPA lowers TG/VLDL, DHA alters HDL subfractions — lipid actions relevant to heart risk.
- Improvement of serum lipids and blood pressure during intervention with n-3 fatty acids was not associated with changes in insulin levels in subjects with combined hyperlipidaemia
PubMed ID: 7891046
Omega-3 concentrate lowered triglycerides ~28%, raised HDL and lowered BP in combined hyperlipidaemia — strong cardiometabolic benefits.
- Long-term effects of n-3 fatty acids on serum lipids and glycaemic control
PubMed ID: 7939369
Post‑CABG triglyceride reductions and insulin improvement suggest improved cardiovascular risk profile after fish oil.
- Marine oils dose-dependently inhibit vasoconstriction of forearm resistance vessels in humans
PubMed ID: 8418020
Marked suppression of vasoconstrictor responses supports a cardioprotective vascular mechanism.
- Effects of a fish oil supplement on blood pressure and serum lipids in patients treated for coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 1617510
In coronary disease patients fish oil robustly lowered triglycerides and favorably influenced BP trajectory.
- Double-blind, randomized, controlled trial of fish oil supplements in prevention of recurrence of stenosis after coronary angioplasty
PubMed ID: 1537131
Large randomized trial reported reduced angiographic restenosis after PTCA with fish oil—clinically meaningful cardiovascular benefit.
- Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids in plasma phospholipids are divergently associated with high density lipoprotein in humans
PubMed ID: 1534256
Large RCT showed ~21% triglyceride lowering and modest HDL rise—favorable effects for cardiovascular risk.
- [Effect on the lipid profile of diet supplemented with fish oil concentrate]
PubMed ID: 2195704
Concentrated fish oil produced a robust ~19.5% triglyceride reduction — clinically relevant to heart health.
- Effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on blood pressure in hypertension. A population-based intervention trial from the Tromsø study
PubMed ID: 2137901
BP reductions in mild hypertension support cardiovascular benefit.
- Dose-response effects of fish-oil supplementation in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 2141757
Dose‑response trial in healthy men showed dose‑related triglyceride lowering and favorable plasma n‑3 incorporation.
- Alterations in serum phosphatidylcholine fatty acyl species by eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic ethyl esters in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 9101424
Concentrated EPA/DHA incorporation into serum PC species accompanied by a substantial triglyceride reduction in severe hypertriglyceridemia—cardio‑relevant lipid effect.
- The effect of curcumin and high-content eicosapentaenoic acid supplementations in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a double-blinded randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38589346
In T2D patients EPA (±nano‑curcumin) reduced inflammation and triglycerides—favorable cardiovascular risk factor changes.
- Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce early doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
PubMed ID: 34842343
Pediatric RCT: ω‑3 prevented doxorubicin‑related rises in cardiac injury biomarkers and preserved LV systolic function—strong cardioprotective evidence.
- Protection from procedural myocardial injury by omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs): is related with lower levels of creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) and troponin I?
PubMed ID: 23134549
Single peri‑PCI ω‑3 dose significantly reduced CK‑MB release post‑procedure, indicating acute cardioprotective effect.
- Effect of pravastatin and omega-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with combined hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 8241095
Fish oil (~3 g/day) produced ~30% TG reduction and increased LDL particle size (potentially favorable).
- Long-term metabolic effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 7702027
Large long‑term post‑bypass RCT: fish oil lowered triglycerides (~19%) in a cardiac population, supporting cardiovascular benefit.
- A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on hepatic fat and associated cardiovascular risk factors in overweight children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
PubMed ID: 26026214
DHA reduced epicardial adipose tissue and visceral fat, which are linked to cardiac risk.
- Fish Oil Supplements Lower Serum Lipids and Glucose in Correlation with a Reduction in Plasma Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 and Prostaglandin E2 in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26226139
High-dose fish oil lowered triglycerides and total cholesterol—established heart-risk mediators.
- Effects of Epeleuton, a Novel Synthetic Second-Generation n-3 Fatty Acid, on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Triglycerides, Glycemic Control, and Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers
PubMed ID: 32779505
Epeleuton markedly reduced triglycerides and improved glycemic control—favorable for cardiovascular risk.
- Fish oil amplifies the effect of propranolol in mild essential hypertension
PubMed ID: 2147175
Fish oil lowered BP and favorably altered platelet mediators and lipids, indicating cardiac risk reduction potential (moderate sample/design).
- Effects of a new fish oil concentrate on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia
PubMed ID: 7889894
Concentrated fish oil substantially lowered triglycerides and VLDL—favorable for heart risk profile.
- Interactions between dietary fat, fish, and fish oils and their effects on platelet function in men at risk of cardiovascular disease
PubMed ID: 9081682
Dietary fish/fish oil reduced platelet aggregation and thromboxane responses—antithrombotic effects relevant to CV risk.
- Fish intake is associated with a reduced progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 15321802
Prospective cohort: higher fish intake associated with less progression of coronary atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women with CAD (observational).
- Effects of a healthy Nordic diet on cardiovascular risk factors in hypercholesterolaemic subjects: a randomized controlled trial (NORDIET)
PubMed ID: 20964740
Healthy Nordics diet including fish lowered LDL and total cholesterol and modestly reduced BP and insulin — favorable cardiometabolic effects though not fish‑only.
- Long-term omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation reduces the recurrence of persistent atrial fibrillation after electrical cardioversion
PubMed ID: 22120130
Large randomized study: starting/continuing fish oil around cardioversion markedly reduced recurrent persistent atrial fibrillation (clinically important cardiac outcome).
- n-3 fatty acids of marine origin lower systolic blood pressure and triglycerides but raise LDL cholesterol compared with n-3 and n-6 fatty acids from plants
PubMed ID: 1971991
Marine n‑3 reduced triglycerides by ~39% and lowered systolic BP; overall cardiometabolic benefit though LDL rose modestly.
- Effect of fish oil on lipoproteins, lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase, and lipid transfer protein activity in humans
PubMed ID: 2297349
In hypercholesterolemic men fish oil substantially lowered TG/VLDL though LDL rose modestly—mixed cardiac lipid effects.
- A new relationship between total/high density lipoprotein cholesterol and polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 8729094
Higher plasma PUFA% strongly associated with lower TC/HDL ratio—a lipid biomarker favorable for heart disease risk.
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of fish oil and mustard oil in patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction: the Indian experiment of infarct survival--4
PubMed ID: 9310278
Randomized trial in suspected AMI patients: fish oil reduced total cardiac events, nonfatal MI and cardiac deaths—strong clinical heart benefit.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid from fish oils: differential associations with lipid responses
PubMed ID: 12010583
Significant triglyceride reductions in hypertriglyceridemic men support cardiovascular risk reduction (biomarker evidence).
- Plant- and marine-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential effects on fasting and postprandial blood lipid concentrations and on the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification in moderately hyperlipidemic subjects
PubMed ID: 12663273
EPA+DHA reduced fasting TGs vs ALA in hyperlipidemic subjects—clinically relevant heart‑health effect.
- Influence of alpha-linolenic acid and fish-oil on markers of cardiovascular risk in subjects with an atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype
PubMed ID: 15939062
Fish oil produced clinically meaningful reductions in triglycerides and small dense LDL in men with an atherogenic profile.
- Cardiac autonomic changes associated with fish oil vs soy oil supplementation in the elderly
PubMed ID: 15821181
Improved heart‑rate variability in elderly nursing‑home residents after fish oil—plausible link to reduced arrhythmic/sudden‑death risk.
- Effect of varying the ratio of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids by increasing the dietary intake of alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid, or both on fibrinogen and clotting factors VII and XII in persons aged 45-70 y: the OPTILIP study
PubMed ID: 16960164
Dietary EPA/DHA lowering of n‑6:n‑3 reduced fasting and postprandial triglycerides—cardiovascular risk benefit.
- Effects of altering the ratio of dietary n-6 to n-3 fatty acids on insulin sensitivity, lipoprotein size, and postprandial lipemia in men and postmenopausal women aged 45-70 y: the OPTILIP Study
PubMed ID: 17158408
Lowering n‑6:n‑3 with EPA/DHA decreased triglycerides and tended to reduce small dense LDL (favourable heart‑risk changes).
- Higher plasma docosahexaenoic acid is associated with reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis in women with CAD
PubMed ID: 16983146
Prospective cohort in women with CAD: higher DHA associated with less coronary narrowing, smaller stenosis increase, and fewer new lesions over ~3 years (strong cardiovascular signal).
- Dietary alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA have differential effects on LDL fatty acid composition but similar effects on serum lipid profiles in normolipidemic humans
PubMed ID: 19261730
Feeding study showed triglyceride reductions and HDL changes with DHA/EPA — favorable lipid effects for heart health.
- Serum long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and risk of hospital diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in men
PubMed ID: 19933935
Large prospective cohort: higher serum long‑chain n‑3 (especially DHA) associated with substantially lower AF hospitalization risk.
- n-3 fatty acids, ventricular arrhythmia-related events, and fatal myocardial infarction in postmyocardial infarction patients with diabetes
PubMed ID: 22110169
Large randomized trial subgroup (post‑MI diabetics): EPA/DHA+ALA markedly lowered ventricular arrhythmia‑related events and composite arrhythmia/MI endpoint.
- Plasma and dietary omega-3 fatty acids, fish intake, and heart failure risk in the Physicians' Health Study
PubMed ID: 22952185
Large prospective cohort: higher plasma ALA/DPA and modest fish intake associated with lower future heart‑failure risk.
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- Effects of fish oil supplements in NIDDM subjects. Controlled study
PubMed ID: 2209315
High-dose fish oil significantly reduced triglycerides in NIDDM patients — direct effect on blood fats though metabolic trade-offs noted.
- Dose-response effects of fish-oil supplementation in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 2141757
Dose‑response study in healthy men: plasma n‑3 increased and serum triglycerides fell (3 g sufficient)—clear effect on blood fats.
- Alterations in serum phosphatidylcholine fatty acyl species by eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic ethyl esters in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 9101424
Marked incorporation of EPA/DHA into serum phosphatidylcholine species with a clear ~26% triglyceride reduction in hypertriglyceridemic patients.
- The effect of curcumin and high-content eicosapentaenoic acid supplementations in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a double-blinded randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38589346
High‑EPA treatment in T2D lowered TGs and improved HOMA‑IR, supporting improved lipid and metabolic profile.
- Effects of fish oil and curcumin supplementation on cerebrovascular function in older adults: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32127335
Fish oil improved triglycerides and HDL in older overweight adults — supports favorable blood-fat profile.
- Curcumin and/or omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation reduces insulin resistance and blood lipids in individuals with high risk of type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30684965
Fish oil arm lowered triglycerides by ~16.5% in people at high risk of diabetes — consistent triglyceride-lowering effect.
- Consumption of Goat Cheese Naturally Rich in Omega-3 and Conjugated Linoleic Acid Improves the Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Biomarkers of Overweight and Obese Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32380746
n‑3/CLA‑enriched food increased HDL and decreased CRP in overweight subjects (favorable lipid and inflammatory changes in combined intervention).
- Dysregulation of Subcutaneous White Adipose Tissue Inflammatory Environment Modelling in Non-Insulin Resistant Obesity and Responses to Omega-3 Fatty Acids - A Double Blind, Randomised Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35958557
High‑dose n‑3 raised erythrocyte EPA+DHA markedly—demonstrates strong tissue incorporation relevant to blood‑fat biology.
- Docosahexanoic Acid Plus Vitamin D Treatment Improves Features of NAFLD in Children with Serum Vitamin D Deficiency: Results from a Single Centre Trial
PubMed ID: 27977757
DHA + vitamin D markedly reduced triglycerides in pediatric NAFLD—good lipid improvement though co‑intervention present.
- Addition of omega-3 fatty acid and coenzyme Q10 to statin therapy in patients with combined dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 28541926
Omega‑3 added to statin reduced triglycerides in a randomized pilot study.
- The effects of [omega]3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 on blood pressure and heart rate in chronic kidney disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19705518
Omega‑3 reduced triglycerides by ~24% in CKD patients — a robust improvement in blood fats.
- Cod-Liver Oil Improves Metabolic Indices and hs-CRP Levels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31956660
Daily cod‑liver oil reduced TG/TC/LDL‑C in gestational diabetes trial — supports healthy blood‑fat effects.
- Fish oil supplementation alters the plasma lipidomic profile and increases long-chain PUFAs of phospholipids and triglycerides in healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 22952598
Robust remodeling of plasma lipid species with incorporation of long-chain n-3 into phospholipids and TGs (mechanistic support).
- A long-term seal- and cod-liver-oil supplementation in hypercholesterolemic subjects
PubMed ID: 11214732
Seal and cod-liver oil raised serum EPA (seal > cod) and reduced platelet aggregation; no change in standard serum cholesterol but clear n-3 enrichment.
- Effect of marine oils supplementation on coagulation and cellular activation in whole blood
PubMed ID: 8614301
Marine oils increased HDL and reduced triglycerides (in some groups) and altered prothrombotic markers (strong lipid effects).
- The effects of long-term diet and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on coagulation factor VII and serum phospholipids with special emphasis on the R353Q polymorphism of the FVII gene
PubMed ID: 15175795
Large trial in older men: very‑long‑chain n‑3 reliably reduced triglycerides—consistent population evidence.
- Effect of chia seeds or concentrated fish oil on cardiometabolic risk markers in subjects with hypertriglyceridaemia: a parallel clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39360590
In people with high triglycerides fish oil produced substantial TG lowering comparable to chia seeds—clear clinical effect on blood fats.
- Comparative effectiveness of adding omega-3 and Manuka honey combination to conventional therapy in preventing and treating oxidative stress in pediatric β-thalassemia major - a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 37458648
Omega‑3 (with Manuka honey) improved LDL/HDL profile in children with β‑thalassemia—favorable blood‑lipid changes in a pediatric RCT.
- Changes of urine metabolites in response to n-3 fatty acid supplements and their correlation with metabolic risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 30977496
Fish oil raised urine CMPF and acylcarnitines that correlated with decreased serum triglycerides—biomarker linkage to lipid improvement.
- A combination of (ω-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols and L-carnitine reduces the plasma lipid levels and increases the expression of genes involved in fatty acid oxidation in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and HepG2 cells
PubMed ID: 21540583
Combined ω‑3 regimen lowered free fatty acids (−29%) and triglycerides (−24%) — favorable lipid changes though multiple components present.
- Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and coronary artery calcium progression in patients with coronary artery disease: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 38056242
EPA+DHA with statin significantly lowered triglycerides (~−13.6% vs −1.7% control) though CAC unchanged.
- Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients Treated with Statins for Residual Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31237134
Similar RCT with 4 g/d omega‑3 showed ~30% TG reduction and non‑HDL‑C lowering—strong evidence for improving blood lipid profile.
- Efficacy and Safety of Adding Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Statin-treated Patients with Residual Hypertriglyceridemia: ROMANTIC (Rosuvastatin-OMAcor iN residual hyperTrIglyCeridemia), a Randomized, Double-blind, and Placebo-controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29223557
Adding 4 g/d ω‑3 to statin produced large, statistically significant TG and non‑HDL‑C reductions (robust RCT evidence).
- Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Serum Biomarkers, Inflammatory Agents, and Quality of Life of Patients on Hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 27903997
Omega‑3 increased HDL in hemodialysis patients (small RCT).
- Omega-3 fatty acids plus rosuvastatin improves endothelial function in South Asians with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 19337557
Addition of omega‑3 to statin therapy lowered triglycerides ~34% and reduced LDL in dyslipidemic individuals — strong blood‑lipid benefit.
- Fish oil supplements for prevention of restenosis after coronary angioplasty
PubMed ID: 1563884
Fish oil did not prevent restenosis but did lower triglycerides in that angioplasty trial.
- Absolute Quantification of Apolipoproteins Following Treatment with Omega-3 Carboxylic Acids and Fenofibrate Using a High Precision Stable Isotope-labeled Recombinant Protein Fragments Based SRM Assay
PubMed ID: 31591263
Prescription OM‑3CA (4 g/d) lowered TG in NAFLD patients though it did not change apolipoprotein panel.
- Vascular and metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids combined with fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 27424313
Combination omega‑3 + fenofibrate produced a 41% TG reduction—substantial triglyceride benefit.
- Monocyte-suppressing effect of bezafibrate but not omega-3 fatty acids in patients with isolated hypertriglyceridaemia
PubMed ID: 21223512
Omega‑3 (1 g twice daily) lowered TG in isolated hypertriglyceridemia though it did not change hsCRP or monocyte cytokine release.
- Significant differential effects of omega-3 fatty acids and fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 22153696
Omega‑3 (2 g/d) lowered TG by ~21% and improved TG/HDL and FMD in hypertriglyceridemic patients.
- The effect of bezafibrate and omega-3 fatty acids on lymphocyte cytokine release and systemic inflammation in patients with isolated hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 21630032
Isolated high TG patients showed ~31% TG lowering at 12 weeks with 2 g/day omega‑3—strong lipid effect.
- Hemostatic effects of bezafibrate and ω-3 fatty acids in isolated hypertriglyceridemic patients
PubMed ID: 21857087
2 g/day ω‑3 lowered triglycerides and favorably affected hemostatic markers in hypertriglyceridemic patients.
- High doses of rosuvastatin are superior to low doses of rosuvastatin plus fenofibrate or n-3 fatty acids in mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 21327725
Adding 2 g/day n‑3 to low‑dose rosuvastatin produced considerable non‑HDL cholesterol reduction (improves atherogenic lipids).
- Prescription omega-3 fatty acid as an adjunct to fenofibrate therapy in hypertriglyceridemic subjects
PubMed ID: 19597368
Prescription omega-3 plus fenofibrate produced a large additional TG reduction vs fenofibrate alone (robust TG-lowering evidence).
- Fish oil and fenofibrate for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia in HIV-infected subjects on antiretroviral therapy: results of ACTG A5186
PubMed ID: 17971707
High-dose fish oil (~4.9 g/day) lowered triglycerides by ~46% in patients with very high TGs (strong effect).
- Effectiveness and tolerability of oral administration of low-dose salmon oil to HIV patients with HAART-associated dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 18042505
Salmon oil (3 g/d) reduced triglycerides by ~1.1 mmol/L in HIV patients — clinically meaningful TG lowering.
- Maxepa versus bezafibrate in hyperlipidemic cardiac transplant recipients
PubMed ID: 1466329
Fish oil produced a large (~36%) triglyceride reduction in cardiac transplant patients (strong lipid‑lowering evidence).
- Fish oil supplemented for 9 months does not improve glycaemic control or insulin sensitivity in subjects with impaired glucose regulation: a parallel randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26537735
Nine‑month RCT increased erythrocyte n‑3 content substantially though without glycaemic benefit — clear biochemical enrichment.
- Rapid EPA and DHA incorporation and reduced PGE2 levels after one week intervention with a medical food in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 23123043
One‑week fish oil medical food rapidly raised EPA/DHA in WBCs, showing fast incorporation into blood lipids.
- Effects of whole grain, fish and bilberries on serum metabolic profile and lipid transfer protein activities: a randomized trial (Sysdimet)
PubMed ID: 24587337
Dietary fatty fish raised EPA/DHA and altered lipidomics toward polyunsaturated TGs and larger HDL particles.
- Dietary supplementation with a natural carotenoid mixture decreases oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 12947433
Adding carotenoids to fish oil enhanced triglyceride lowering versus fish oil alone—supports fish oil's TG‑lowering action and that co‑antioxidants can modulate effects.
- The effects of fatty fish intake on adolescents' nutritional status and associations with attention performance: results from the FINS-TEENS randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29475446
Twelve weeks of fish meals or omega‑3 capsules raised RBC DHA and omega‑3 index in adolescents—biomarker evidence consistent with improved blood fatty‑acid status.
- Effect of fatty and lean fish intake on lipoprotein subclasses in subjects with coronary heart disease: a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24528693
Fatty fish intake modestly increased HDL particle size and HDL lipid content.
- Horse meat consumption affects iron status, lipid profile and fatty acid composition of red blood cells in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 23025273
Regular horse‑meat consumption (source of n‑3) modestly improved cholesterol and increased RBC DHA—indirect support for dietary n‑3 effects on blood lipids.
- Dietary inclusion of salmon, herring and pompano as oily fish reduces CVD risk markers in dyslipidaemic middle-aged and elderly Chinese women
PubMed ID: 22221492
Oily‑fish consumption in dyslipidemic women produced robust increases in plasma EPA+DHA and significant triglyceride lowering—strong direct evidence for improving blood fats.
- Inclusion of Atlantic salmon in the Chinese diet reduces cardiovascular disease risk markers in dyslipidemic adult men
PubMed ID: 20797476
Daily oily fish increased blood EPA/DHA and improved triglycerides and HDL in dyslipidemic men (direct lipid benefits).
- Efficacy and tolerability of adding prescription omega-3 fatty acids 4 g/d to simvastatin 40 mg/d in hypertriglyceridemic patients: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 17825687
Prescription omega‑3 (4 g/d) added to statin produced clear reductions in non‑HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Safety and lipid-altering efficacy of a new omega-3 fatty acid and antioxidant-containing medical food in men and women with elevated triacylglycerols
PubMed ID: 26076828
Strong RCT showing significant triacylglycerol lowering with an EPA‑containing medical food—direct, high‑quality evidence.
- Effects of DHA-enriched fish oil on monocyte/macrophage activation marker sCD163, asymmetric dimethyl arginine, and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 27578110
DHA fish oil lowered triglycerides in an 8‑week RCT—moderate‑strength evidence.
- Comparison of a immunonutrition formula enriched arginine, glutamine and omega-3 fatty acid, with a currently high-enriched enteral nutrition for trauma patients
PubMed ID: 12924804
Fish‑oil‑containing formula lowered triglycerides and raised serum proteins in small RCT of severe trauma/burn patients.
- FADS1 Genetic Variant and Omega-3 Supplementation Are Associated with Changes in Fatty Acid Composition in Red Blood Cells of Subjects with Obesity
PubMed ID: 39458515
In obese adults, EPA+DHA significantly raised RBC EPA/DHA (O3I), though genotype modified response—direct improvement in blood fatty‑acid markers.
- Comparative membrane incorporation of omega-3 fish oil triglyceride preparations differing by degree of re-esterification: A sixteen-week randomized intervention trial
PubMed ID: 36706088
Higher re‑esterified TG formulation produced greater RBC EPA/DHA incorporation, indicating more effective improvement in blood fatty‑acid status.
- Administration of eicosapentaenoic acid may alter lipoprotein particle heterogeneity in statin-treated patients with stable coronary artery disease: A pilot 6-month randomized study
PubMed ID: 32636128
EPA (1.8 g/day) reduced small/very‑small LDL particles and increased large HDL particles over 6 months—strong effect on blood lipid profile.
- Twelve-Week Daily Consumption of ad hoc Fortified Milk with ω-3, D, and Group B Vitamins Has a Positive Impact on Inflammaging Parameters: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial
PubMed ID: 33266447
Fortified milk raised the ω‑3 index by ~30% and improved ω‑6/ω‑3 ratio—clear improvement in blood fatty‑acid biomarkers.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation improves lipid metabolism and endothelial function by providing a beneficial eicosanoid-pattern in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33041091
Three months of 2 g/day ω‑3 after AMI lowered triglycerides, ApoB and Lp(a) — clear lipid benefits.
- Administration of eicosapentaenoic acid may alter high-density lipoprotein heterogeneity in statin-treated patients with stable coronary artery disease: A 6-month randomized trial
PubMed ID: 31543378
Addition of EPA to statin therapy changed HDL subfraction distribution and EPA/AA ratio predicted HDL shifts — supports favorable blood‑lipid effects.
- Effect of rosuvastatin and eicosapentaenoic acid on neoatherosclerosis: the LINK-IT Trial
PubMed ID: 31334703
EPA added to statin lowered LDL‑C and improved plaque lipid index — supportive cardiovascular lipid changes.
- Plasma oxylipins respond in a linear dose-response manner with increased intake of EPA and DHA: results from a randomized controlled trial in healthy humans
PubMed ID: 31006007
Dose‑ranging trial produced proportional increases in blood EPA/DHA‑derived oxylipins and decreased AA‑derived oxylipins — strong blood lipid/fatty‑acid profile evidence.
- Genetic profiling of fatty acid desaturase polymorphisms identifies patients who may benefit from high-dose omega-3 fatty acids in cardiac remodeling after acute myocardial infarction-Post-hoc analysis from the OMEGA-REMODEL randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31532795
Post‑MI ω‑3 increased EPA/DHA (omega‑3 index) and those increases correlated with improved remodeling.
- A comprehensive evaluation of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in cystic fibrosis patients using lipidomics
PubMed ID: 30414540
DHA supplementation over 12 months produced robust incorporation into multiple plasma lipid classes — objective fatty‑acid change.
- Effects of docosahexanoic acid supplementation on inflammatory and subcutaneous adipose tissue gene expression in HIV-infected patients on combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). A sub-study of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 29471285
DHA produced a large (~44%) median decline in fasting triglycerides and improved inflammatory markers.
- Effects of n-3 long-chain PUFA supplementation to lactating mothers and their breastfed children on child growth and morbidity: a 2 × 2 factorial randomized controlled trial in rural Ethiopia
PubMed ID: 29566189
Supplementation increased blood n‑3 LC‑PUFA concentrations and altered AA:(DHA+EPA) ratios in children.
- The Ratio of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) to Arachidonic Acid may be a Residual Risk Marker in Stable Coronary Artery Disease Patients Receiving Treatment with Statin Following EPA Therapy
PubMed ID: 28634822
EPA supplementation increased EPA/AA ratio and modestly lowered non‑HDL cholesterol in CAD patients.
- The effect of omega-3 carboxylic acids on apolipoprotein CIII-containing lipoproteins in severe hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 27919362
Large RCT subset: omega‑3 carboxylic acids substantially lowered TGs, reduced apoCIII and favorably altered LDL subspecies.
- Phospholipid Species in Newborn and 4 Month Old Infants after Consumption of Different Formulas or Breast Milk
PubMed ID: 27571269
Large infant study: formulas with AA+DHA substantially increased multiple plasma phospholipid DHA species (robust biomarker incorporation).
- The impact of an omega-3 fatty acid rich lipid emulsion on fatty acid profiles in critically ill septic patients
PubMed ID: 27637335
IV fish oil produced rapid EPA/DHA incorporation and lowered AA/(EPA+DHA) ratios across blood compartments (strong biomarker effects).
- The Ratio of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid in Infant Formula Influences the Fatty Acid Composition of the Erythrocyte Membrane in Low-Birth-Weight Infants
PubMed ID: 26751068
Formula with ARA+DHA raised erythrocyte ARA and DHA within 1 month (direct blood‑fat changes).
- Protective effects of dietary supplementation with natural ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the visual acuity of school-age children with lower IQ or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
PubMed ID: 26015389
Three‑month ω‑3 egg intervention raised RBC DHA/EPA and improved ω‑3/ω‑6 balance (blood‑fat improvement).
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid combined with optimal statin therapy improves endothelial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 24158248
EPA lowered triglycerides and raised EPA/AA ratios in CAD patients—clinically meaningful improvement in blood lipids.
- Effects of supplemental long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and erythrocyte membrane fatty acid content on circulating inflammatory markers in a randomized controlled trial of healthy adults
PubMed ID: 25091379
Dose‑dependent increases in RBC EPA+DHA in healthy adults; limited changes in circulating inflammatory markers.
- Efficacy of a unique omega-3 formulation on the correction of nutritional deficiency and its effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors in a randomized controlled VASCAZEN(®) REVEAL Trial
PubMed ID: 25185754
Large, high‑purity EPA trial produced marked increases in omega‑3 indices and very large triglyceride reductions in hypertriglyceridemic subjects—strongest evidence for blood‑fat benefits.
- Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid may increase low-density lipoprotein particle size by improving triglyceride metabolism in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 23811682
Purified EPA increased LDL particle size and decreased triglyceride‑rich lipoproteins—relevant favorable changes in blood‑fat profile.
- Omega-3 free fatty acids for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia: the EpanoVa fOr Lowering Very high triglyceridEs (EVOLVE) trial
PubMed ID: 24528690
Robust, dose‑related TG and non‑HDL‑C lowering in severe hypertriglyceridemia with OM3‑FFA—clear effect on blood lipids.
- A highly bioavailable omega-3 free fatty acid formulation improves the cardiovascular risk profile in high-risk, statin-treated patients with residual hypertriglyceridemia (the ESPRIT trial)
PubMed ID: 23998969
Large randomized trial adding ω‑3 FFAs to statins lowered TG and non‑HDL‑C dose‑dependently—strong clinical lipid improvements.
- Treatment with omega-3 fatty acid ethyl-ester alters fatty acid composition of lipoproteins in overweight or obese adults with insulin resistance
PubMed ID: 24378016
Prescription n‑3 ethyl esters redistributed EPA/DPA/DHA across HDL/LDL/VLDL and lowered AA—meaningful lipoprotein compositional changes.
- The impact of supplemental n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and dietary antioxidants on physical performance in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 23299384
1.2 g/day fish oil increased RBC DHA and DHA/AA ratio (favorable blood fat composition) in older women.
- Comparison between the AA/EPA ratio in depressed and non depressed elderly females: omega-3 fatty acid supplementation correlates with improved symptoms but does not change immunological parameters
PubMed ID: 23046564
EPA supplementation markedly decreased AA/EPA ratio and increased RBC EPA/DHA, beneficially altering blood fatty acid profiles.
- Parenteral nutrition of preterm infants with a lipid emulsion containing 10% fish oil: effect on plasma lipids and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 21362575
Fish‑oil lipid emulsion increased plasma DHA/EPA and decreased AA in preterm infants—clear shifts in blood fatty acid composition.
- Effect of a dietary intervention and n-3 fatty acid supplementation on measures of serum lipid and insulin sensitivity in persons with HIV
PubMed ID: 19846544
6 g/day EPA/DHA produced large triglyceride reductions and favorable serum phospholipid changes in dyslipidemia—strong lipid benefit.
- Regular consumption of n-3 fatty acid-enriched pork modifies cardiovascular risk factors
PubMed ID: 18590592
Eating n‑3 enriched pork raised erythrocyte DHA and produced favorable changes in serum TAG and thromboxane.
- Supplementation of n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation reduces maternal plasma lipid levels and provides DHA to the infants
PubMed ID: 16923694
Cod liver oil during pregnancy raised maternal/infant DHA and attenuated the pregnancy-associated TG rise (favorable lipid effect).
- Blood profiles, body fat and mood state in healthy subjects on different diets supplemented with Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 16101670
AA/EPA reduction correlated with decreases in insulin and homocysteine and biochemical lipid shifts — metabolic/lipid relevance.
- Moderate fish-oil supplementation reverses low-platelet, long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid status and reduces plasma triacylglycerol concentrations in British Indo-Asians
PubMed ID: 15159226
Lowered triglycerides, increased platelet EPA/DHA and reduced platelet AA—strong lipid marker changes.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on maternal and fetal erythrocyte fatty acid composition
PubMed ID: 14985680
Pregnancy RCT (4 g/day FO) robustly increased maternal and neonatal erythrocyte EPA/DHA (clear biomarker effect).
- The influence of different combinations of gamma-linolenic, stearidonic and eicosapentaenoic acids on the fatty acid composition of blood lipids and mononuclear cells in human volunteers
PubMed ID: 15120716
Feeding trials changed EPA/DGLA/AA composition across plasma and immune cells—meaningful lipid modulation.
- Nutrient supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids and micronutrients in rheumatoid arthritis: clinical and biochemical effects
PubMed ID: 15164103
Nutrient drink raised plasma EPA/DHA and lowered AA in RA patients—clear biochemical change.
- Visual function in breast-fed term infants weaned to formula with or without long-chain polyunsaturates at 4 to 6 months: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 12838196
Infant formula with DHA+ARA increased RBC‑DHA by ~24% vs decrease in unsupplemented—direct blood‑fat effect.
- A dose-ranging exploratory study of the effects of ethyl-eicosapentaenoate in patients with persistent schizophrenic symptoms
PubMed ID: 11755456
Ethyl‑EPA (2–4 g/day) lowered triglycerides in schizophrenia patients — clear lipid benefit.
- The n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid increase systemic arterial compliance in humans
PubMed ID: 12145002
Robust reductions in plasma triacylglycerol and increases in arterial compliance with EPA/DHA.
- Blood lipid concentrations of docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids at birth determine their relative postnatal changes in term infants fed breast milk or formula
PubMed ID: 10426708
Paper quantified how birth status and milk type determine postnatal DHA/AA trajectories—explains blood‑fat variation.
- Prostate cancer risk and consumption of fish oils: a dietary biomarker-based case-control study
PubMed ID: 10584888
Observational erythrocyte EPA/DHA inversely associated with prostate cancer; demonstrates biomarker relevance of blood PUFA.
- Fatty acid composition of plasma and erythrocytes in term infants fed human milk and formulae with and without docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids from egg yolk lecithin
PubMed ID: 10102659
Formula with DHA/AA restored infant plasma and RBC DHA/AA to breastfed levels—direct effect on blood lipids.
- Effect of formula supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid and gamma-linolenic acid on fatty acid status and visual acuity in term infants
PubMed ID: 9552137
DHA‑containing formulas raised infant RBC DHA to levels similar to breastfed infants (blood biomarker effect).
- Effects of dietary fish oil and soy phosphatidylcholine on neutrophil fatty acid composition, superoxide release, and adhesion
PubMed ID: 9675609
Short FO course increased neutrophil EPA/DHA and decreased LA/AA—membrane lipid remodeling.
- Plasma fatty acid responses, metabolic effects, and safety of microalgal and fungal oils rich in arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 8694015
Dose‑dependent increases in plasma phospholipid DHA and decreases in triacylglycerols; cholesterol rose slightly — lipid profile changes relevant to blood fats.
- Comparative effects of prolonged intake of highly purified fish oils as ethyl ester or triglyceride on lipids, haemostasis and platelet function in normolipaemic men
PubMed ID: 8404785
Both EE and TG fish oil were incorporated into plasma lipids and reduced platelet activation; some fibrinogen reduction noted.
- Plasma lipid levels and platelet and neutrophil function in patients with vascular disease following fish oil and olive oil supplementation
PubMed ID: 1328817
Serum triglycerides decreased 26% after 4 weeks and EPA incorporation occurred; relevant to blood fat improvement.
- Effects of two types of fish oil supplements on serum lipids and plasma phospholipid fatty acids in coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 2239719
Sustained 28–32% triglyceride reductions and ~5-fold plasma phospholipid EPA increase after 6 months.
- Fish-oil concentrate: effects on variables related to cardiovascular disease
PubMed ID: 2375296
High‑dose fish oil lowered serum triglycerides by ~22% and raised EPA:AA ratio (reversible on washout).
- Cognitive response to fish oil, blueberry, and combined supplementation in older adults with subjective cognitive impairment
PubMed ID: 29458842
Fish oil supplementation raised RBC EPA+DHA by ~32–33% at 24 weeks—direct biomarker improvement.
- Effects of EPA and lipoic acid supplementation on circulating FGF21 and the fatty acid profile in overweight/obese women following a hypocaloric diet
PubMed ID: 29766165
EPA raised plasma n‑3 (EPA/DPA) and decreased n‑6 content and changed desaturase indices—metabolic improvements in blood fats.
- Marine ω-3 PUFA Supplementation Enhances FFAR4 Activation and Reduces Inflammatory Markers in PBMC of Subjects with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial (EPICO)
PubMed ID: 41373925
Trial showed decreases in triglycerides/VLDL with marine ω‑3—beneficial blood‑lipid changes.
- Evaluation of Influencing Factors on Metabolism of Land-Based n-3 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids-The KoALA Study
PubMed ID: 37892536
High ALA intake raised erythrocyte EPA substantially (but often lowered DHA) and altered n‑6/n‑3 balance—clear effects on blood fatty acids.
- Effects of marine-derived and plant-derived omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte fatty acid composition in type 2 diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 35144649
Marine n‑3 markedly increased erythrocyte EPA/DHA and omega‑3 index in T2DM patients—direct evidence of improved blood‑fat profile.
- EPA+DHA, but not ALA, Improved Lipids and Inflammation Status in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30900815
Randomized trial showing dose‑dependent triglyceride lowering with EPA+DHA and cellular incorporation—strong evidence for improving blood fats.
- Effect of supplementation with flaxseed oil and different doses of fish oil for 2 weeks on plasma phosphatidylcholine fatty acids in young women
PubMed ID: 29849178
Large dose–response study: clear, rapid, dose‑dependent plasma EPA/DHA rises and ≈15% short‑term triglyceride reduction.
- Camelina Sativa Oil, but not Fatty Fish or Lean Fish, Improves Serum Lipid Profile in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Metabolism-A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29272068
Camelina (ALA) improved total/LDL cholesterol and LDL:HDL ratio versus fish arms—dietary omega‑3 (ALA) improved lipid profile.
- Bioavailability of Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids Added to a Variety of Sausages in Healthy Individuals
PubMed ID: 28629180
Food delivery of ~250 mg/day EPA+DHA increased the Omega‑3 Index by ~1.5 percentage points—demonstrated bioavailability and RBC incorporation.
- Consumption of echium oil increases EPA and DPA in blood fractions more efficiently compared to linseed oil in humans
PubMed ID: 26892399
Echium oil increased EPA/DPA substantially (less DHA) and fish oil produced the largest EPA rise in comparative trial.
- Effects of n-3 fatty acid supplements on glycemic traits in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27279274
2 g/day EPA+DHA improved HbA1c and multiple lipid measures in type 2 diabetics (RCT).
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26047766
Mixed omega‑3s improved triglycerides and plasma n‑3s in NASH patients.
- High-Oleic Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Maintains Docosahexaenoic Acid Status in Severe Malnutrition
PubMed ID: 25633498
High‑oleic RUTF prevented DHA decline and raised EPA/DHA in malnourished children (favorable blood PUFA profile).
- Fatty acid supply with complementary foods and LC-PUFA status in healthy infants: results of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26169870
Infant oily fish feeding reliably raised infant EPA/DHA and total n‑3 LC‑PUFA.
- The impact of polyunsaturated fatty acid-based dietary supplements on disease biomarkers in a metabolic syndrome/diabetes population
PubMed ID: 25515553
Fish oil arm showed ~16% triglyceride reduction and HDL increase in metabolic‑syndrome/early‑diabetes patients.
- Benefits of foods supplemented with vegetable oils rich in α-linolenic, stearidonic or docosahexaenoic acid in hypertriglyceridemic subjects: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trail
PubMed ID: 25216712
ALA/SDA‑enriched foods substantially raised RBC EPA and certain oils lowered total and LDL cholesterol in hypertriglyceridemia.
- Cheek cell fatty acids reflect n-3 PUFA in blood fractions during linseed oil supplementation: a controlled human intervention study
PubMed ID: 24229084
Linseed oil rapidly increased cheek‑cell and blood n‑3 measures, supporting that dietary n‑3 changes are reflected in accessible biomarkers.
- Lignan content of the flaxseed influences its biological effects in healthy men and women
PubMed ID: 23885993
High‑lignan flaxseed bars lowered total and LDL cholesterol and oxidized LDL in humans (lipid improvements though intervention is ALA/lignan based).
- Low-n-6 and low-n-6 plus high-n-3 diets for use in clinical research
PubMed ID: 23328113
Dietary intervention lowering linoleic acid and/or providing n‑3 substantially raised erythrocyte EPA/DHA (large, consistent biomarker shifts).
- Randomized placebo-controlled intervention with n-3 LC-PUFA-supplemented yoghurt: effects on circulating eicosanoids and cardiovascular risk factors
PubMed ID: 23332800
High‑dose n‑3 yogurt significantly raised plasma/RBC n‑3 and improved triglycerides and HDL in people with mild hypertriglyceridemia.
- Effects of flaxseed supplementation on erythrocyte fatty acids and multiple cardiometabolic biomarkers among Chinese with risk factors of metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 23179200
Daily flaxseed raised erythrocyte total n‑3, ALA, EPA and DPA (biochemical improvement though without clinical inflammation changes).
- Margarines fortified with α-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, or docosahexaenoic acid alter the fatty acid composition of erythrocytes but do not affect the antioxidant status of healthy adults
PubMed ID: 22810989
Randomized feeding: EPA/DHA‑fortified margarine markedly increased erythrocyte EPA/DHA and nearly doubled the omega‑3 index — strong evidence of improving blood n‑3 status.
- Effect of different levels of docosahexaenoic acid supply on fatty acid status and linoleic and α-linolenic acid conversion in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 22008957
In preterm infants, formula DHA increased plasma and erythrocyte DHA dose‑dependently — clear effect on blood fatty‑acid composition.
- Dietary oils and FADS1-FADS2 genetic variants modulate [13C]α-linolenic acid metabolism and plasma fatty acid composition
PubMed ID: 23221573
Controlled dietary study: flax oil raised plasma ALA, EPA and DPA (but not DHA) and showed genotype effects on conversion — important data on affecting blood n‑3 profile.
- Dietary alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA have differential effects on LDL fatty acid composition but similar effects on serum lipid profiles in normolipidemic humans
PubMed ID: 19261730
Controlled feeding trial: distinct LDL enrichment and modest, consistent triglyceride reductions with ALA/EPA/DHA — strong biomarker evidence for blood‑fat modulation.
- Flaxseed oil and fish-oil capsule consumption alters human red blood cell n-3 fatty acid composition: a multiple-dosing trial comparing 2 sources of n-3 fatty acid
PubMed ID: 18779299
Randomized trial showed rapid, dose‑dependent increases in RBC DHA and total n‑3 with fish oil (clear biomarker effect).
- Oily fish reduces plasma triacylglycerols: a primary prevention study in overweight men and women
PubMed ID: 17027436
Two portions of oily fish/week lowered serum triglycerides in overweight adults (dietary n‑3 effect on lipids).
- Effects of altering the ratio of dietary n-6 to n-3 fatty acids on insulin sensitivity, lipoprotein size, and postprandial lipemia in men and postmenopausal women aged 45-70 y: the OPTILIP Study
PubMed ID: 17158408
Lowering n‑6:n‑3 by adding EPA/DHA reduced TAGs and shifted LDL particle profile (favourable lipid changes).
- Effect of varying the ratio of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids by increasing the dietary intake of alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid, or both on fibrinogen and clotting factors VII and XII in persons aged 45-70 y: the OPTILIP study
PubMed ID: 16960164
EPA/DHA‑enriched diet reduced fasting and postprandial triacylglycerol (clinically relevant lipid lowering).
- Influence of alpha-linolenic acid and fish-oil on markers of cardiovascular risk in subjects with an atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype
PubMed ID: 15939062
Fish oil lowered plasma triglycerides 23% and reduced small dense LDL — clear favorable blood‑lipid effects.
- Plant- and marine-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential effects on fasting and postprandial blood lipid concentrations and on the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification in moderately hyperlipidemic subjects
PubMed ID: 12663273
Duplicate entry to emphasize strong TG lowering vs ALA (same study ID: 12663273).
- Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid from fish oils: differential associations with lipid responses
PubMed ID: 12010583
Well‑controlled crossover fish‑oil trial produced large increases in platelet EPA/DHA and clear triglyceride lowering—strong blood‑lipid evidence.
- A new relationship between total/high density lipoprotein cholesterol and polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 8729094
Large cross‑sectional/feeding data: higher plasma PUFA strongly associated with lower TC/HDL ratio (robust lipid association).
- Dietary substitution with an alpha-linolenic acid-rich vegetable oil increases eicosapentaenoic acid concentrations in tissues
PubMed ID: 7910999
Fish oil supplementation increased blood/tissue EPA, showing effective modification of blood fat composition.
- Effect of fish oil on lipoproteins, lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase, and lipid transfer protein activity in humans
PubMed ID: 2297349
Mildly hypercholesterolemic men: plasma triglycerides −24% and VLDL reductions at 6 weeks (RCT).
- n-3 fatty acids of marine origin lower systolic blood pressure and triglycerides but raise LDL cholesterol compared with n-3 and n-6 fatty acids from plants
PubMed ID: 1971991
Classic trial: marine n‑3 lowered triglycerides by 39% (strong direct effect on blood lipids).
- Assessing Validity of Self-Reported Dietary Intake within a Mediterranean Diet Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial among US Firefighters
PubMed ID: 31546768
Mediterranean diet increased plasma EPA/DHA and decreased saturated fatty acids—favorable blood‑fat changes.
- Effects of a New Combination of Medical Food on Endothelial Function and Lipid Profile in Dyslipidemic Subjects: A Pilot Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 30723735
Product including omega‑3 improved blood lipids vs comparator though multiple active ingredients confound attribution.
- Dietary omega-6 fatty acid lowering increases bioavailability of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in human plasma lipid pools
PubMed ID: 24675168
Dietary intervention (low n‑6 + high n‑3) produced very large plasma/phospholipid EPA (+271%) and DHA (+112%) increases and AA −20% — strong biochemical evidence.
- Effects of a healthy Nordic diet on cardiovascular risk factors in hypercholesterolaemic subjects: a randomized controlled trial (NORDIET)
PubMed ID: 20964740
Diet including fish lowered LDL (−21%) and total cholesterol (−16%) in people with mild hypercholesterolemia (multicomponent diet).
- Effects of addition of policosanol to omega-3 fatty acid therapy on the lipid profile of patients with type II hypercholesterolaemia
PubMed ID: 16050054
Combination policosanol + fish oil reduced LDL/total cholesterol and maintained fish‑oil TG reduction (combination therapy).
- Effects of a new fish oil concentrate on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia
PubMed ID: 7889894
Large RCT in hypertriglyceridemia showed robust, clinically meaningful triglyceride and VLDL reductions with concentrated fish oil.
- Elevated serum phosphatidylcholine (16:1/22:6) levels promoted by fish oil and vitamin D(3) are highly correlated with biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Chinese subjects
PubMed ID: 36279014
Metabolomic increase in PC(16:1/22:6) correlated with lower TAG and higher HDL in NAFLD patients (biomarker evidence).
- Concentrated fish oil ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by regulating fibroblast growth factor 21-adiponectin axis
PubMed ID: 35594631
NAFLD RCT: significant TAG reduction and improved metabolic marker adiponectin.
- The effects of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) intervention on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35067753
Three-month RCT showed fish oil reduced triacylglycerol (TAG) vs control.
- Effects of Epeleuton, a Novel Synthetic Second-Generation n-3 Fatty Acid, on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Triglycerides, Glycemic Control, and Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers
PubMed ID: 32779505
Epeleuton (EPA-derivative) produced dose-dependent, significant triglyceride lowering.
- Efficacy of poly-unsaturated fatty acid therapy on patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 26078579
PUFA therapy in NASH patients reduced triglycerides along with liver improvements.
- Fish Oil Supplements Lower Serum Lipids and Glucose in Correlation with a Reduction in Plasma Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 and Prostaglandin E2 in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26226139
4 g/day fish oil produced robust reductions in triglycerides and total cholesterol in NAFLD patients.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation decreases liver fat content in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 21233083
DHA in children with NAFLD improved triglycerides along with liver fat and insulin sensitivity.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from seal oils on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease associated with hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 19009658
Seal‑oil RCT reduced triglycerides alongside liver enzyme and ultrasound improvements.
- Long-term metabolic effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 7702027
Long‑term fish oil after bypass lowered triglycerides ~19% in a large RCT.
- Effect of pravastatin and omega-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with combined hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 8241095
Mixed hyperlipidemia trial: ~30% triglyceride reduction with fish oil (~3 g/day).
- Effects of free omega-3 carboxylic acids and fenofibrate on liver fat content in patients with hypertriglyceridemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 30197273
OM‑3CA lowered triglycerides by ~26% vs placebo (12‑week trial).
- The effect of camelina sativa oil and fish intakes on fatty acid compositions of blood lipid fractions
PubMed ID: 30454883
Dietary fatty fish and camelina changed EPA/DHA/ALA across multiple lipid pools—consistent biomarker changes tied to blood‑fat health.
- Marine n-3 fatty acid treatment for carotid plaques in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 41559698
14‑month high‑dose fish oil produced robust, dose‑dependent reductions in triglycerides and remnant cholesterol (large RCT in T2D).
- Omega and heart rate variability in overweight and obese schoolchildren
PubMed ID: 39972155
Three months EPA/DHA in overweight children lowered triglycerides and raised HDL (randomized trial).
- The Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation Combined with Strength Training on Neuro-Biomarkers, Inflammatory and Antioxidant Responses, and the Lipid Profile in Physically Healthy Adults
PubMed ID: 40647193
Omega‑3 plus resistance training improved lipid profile (↓LDL, ↑HDL, ↓TG) in active adults.
- Cardiovascular Outcomes With Icosapent Ethyl by Baseline Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: A Secondary Analysis of the REDUCE-IT Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 39968782
High‑dose EPA reduced CV events independent of LDL and is known to lower triglycerides — strong healthy lipid relevance.
- Effects of niacin and omega-3 fatty acids on HDL-apolipoprotein A-I exchange in subjects with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 38408107
P‑OM3 (prescription omega‑3) produced meaningful increases in HDL functional exchange and apoA‑I activity.
- Lipoprotein(a) Blood Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction With Icosapent Ethyl
PubMed ID: 38530686
Icosapent ethyl reduced CV events in patients with elevated TGs, consistent with healthy blood‑fat effects beyond simple TG lowering.
- Nutritional effect on lipoproteins and their subfractions in patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: a 12-week randomized trial-the DIETA trial
PubMed ID: 38872193
Omega‑3 added to individualized diet increased large HDL subfraction and improved some LDL particle measures in subgroups.
- Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids alter the number, fatty acid profile and coagulatory activity of circulating and platelet-derived extracellular vesicles: a randomized, controlled crossover trial
PubMed ID: 38484976
n‑3 lowered plasma triglycerides and enriched plasma phospholipid n‑3 content, with attendant reductions in procoagulant EVs.
- Improvement in Glycolipid Metabolism Parameters After Supplementing Fish Oil-Derived Omega-3 Fatty Acids Is Associated with Gut Microbiota and Lipid Metabolites in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PubMed ID: 39519588
3 g/day fish‑oil in T2DM produced significant triglyceride lowering and improved overall lipid profile (strong lipid effect).
- Effects of vitamin D, omega-3 and a simple strength exercise programme in cardiovascular disease prevention: The DO-HEALTH randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38199870
1 g/day omega‑3 in older adults produced small but statistically significant HDL rise and triglyceride lowering (modest favorable lipid changes).
- Evaluating the Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid (Soloways(TM)) Supplementation on Lipid Profiles in Adults with PPARG Polymorphisms: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 38201926
Randomized, genotype‑stratified trial: large LDL (~‑15%) and triglyceride (~‑21%) reductions with omega‑3 ethyl esters in PPARG variant carriers (robust pharmacogenetic lipid effect).
- Potential effects of icosapent ethyl on cardiovascular outcomes in cigarette smokers: REDUCE-IT smoking
PubMed ID: 35953437
Icosapent ethyl (EPA) showed cardiovascular event reductions in smokers; EPA is known to lower triglycerides — supports blood‑fat benefit in this context.
- Effect of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cardiometabolic factors in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing treatment: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37124732
In children with ALL, omega‑3 significantly lowered triglycerides and VLDL over 3 months (clear lipid improvements).
- Icosapent ethyl therapy for very high triglyceride levels: a 12-week, multi-center, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blinded, phase III clinical trial in China
PubMed ID: 37301827
4 g/day icosapent ethyl in patients with very high TG produced ~28% TG reduction (≈20% placebo‑adjusted) and reduced VLDL‑C/non‑HDL‑C without increasing LDL‑C.
- Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy and postpartum in mothers with overweight and obesity to improve body composition and metabolic health during infancy: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36781129
Well‑conducted RCT showed maternal fish oil reduced maternal TGs (~17%) and infant TGs (~21%) — clear triglyceride‑lowering effect.
- Long-term safety and efficacy of MND-2119 (self-emulsifying formulation of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester) in patients with hypertriglyceridemia: Results from a multicenter, 52-week, open-label study
PubMed ID: 36202740
EPA ethyl ester lowered triglycerides (−16.7% to −21.0% depending on dose) over 52 weeks with marked plasma EPA increases—strong lipid benefit.
- Impact of Icosapent Ethyl on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Heart Failure in REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 35377160
Icosapent ethyl lowered triglycerides and hs‑CRP in the REDUCE‑IT HF subgroup, supporting benefits on blood lipids.
- Effects of enriched seafood sticks (heat-inactivated B. animalis subsp. lactis CECT 8145, inulin, omega-3) on cardiometabolic risk factors and gut microbiota in abdominally obese subjects: randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35643872
Seafood sticks with ω‑3 blunted postprandial TG rise and improved insulin/HOMA‑IR, indicating improved lipid handling.
- Efficacy and safety of self-emulsifying formulation of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (MND-2119) versus highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester in patients with hypertriglyceridemia: Results from a 12-week randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, phase 3 study
PubMed ID: 35871058
Phase‑3 RCT shows dose‑dependent and clinically important triglyceride reductions with an EPA formulation versus active comparator.
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Lipid Metabolism in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and NAFLD
PubMed ID: 35147302
12‑month n‑3 PUFA markedly enriched plasma EPA/DHA lipid species (lipidomic shift toward EPA/DHA‑containing lipids).
- The Effect of Dietary Supplementation on Aggressive Behaviour in Australian Adult Male Prisoners: A Feasibility and Pilot Study for a Randomised, Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32867282
Inmate pilot produced a substantial rise in erythrocyte Omega‑3 Index (+3.2%), confirming uptake into blood lipids.
- Monoacylglycerol Form of Omega-3s Improves Its Bioavailability in Humans Compared to Other Forms
PubMed ID: 32272659
MAG and FFA omega‑3 forms showed superior bioavailability (higher plasma EPA exposure) supporting greater potential effects on blood‑lipid profiles with equivalent dosing.
- Combined effect of n-3 fatty acids and phytosterol esters on alleviating hepatic steatosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease subjects: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32054543
NAFLD RCT (phytosterol + EPA/DHA) lowered triglycerides and total cholesterol — combination supports lipid improvements.
- Lipid Profile, Lipoprotein Subfractions, and Fluidity of Membranes in Children and Adolescents with Depressive Disorder: Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 33050072
Depressed children: omega‑3 shifted HDL subfractions toward less atherogenic profile — direct favorable lipoprotein changes.
- Reduction in Revascularization With Icosapent Ethyl: Insights From REDUCE-IT Revascularization Analyses
PubMed ID: 33148016
Icosapent ethyl produced major reductions in revascularization events; while lipid effects differ, outcome benefit supports clinically meaningful cardiovascular lipid‑related benefit.
- Short-Term Efficacy (at 12 Weeks) and Long-Term Safety (up to 52 Weeks) of Omega-3 Free Fatty Acids (AZD0585) for the Treatment of Japanese Patients With Dyslipidemia - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Study
PubMed ID: 32281579
Phase III RCT: AZD0585 produced dose‑dependent, substantial triglyceride reductions and improved ApoC‑III/non‑HDL — direct and strong evidence.
- Icosapent ethyl reduces atherogenic markers in high-risk statin-treated patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and high triglycerides
PubMed ID: 31306043
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day in CKD lowered triglycerides substantially without raising LDL‑C — strong prescription‑dose effect on blood fats.
- Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters improve low-density lipoprotein subclasses without increasing low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels: A phase 4, randomized study
PubMed ID: 31809985
Omega‑3 ethyl esters added to statin therapy improved LDL particle size and reduced various atherogenic lipid measures in dyslipidemia patients.
- Effects of Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester) on Atherogenic Lipid/Lipoprotein, Apolipoprotein, and Inflammatory Parameters in Patients With Elevated High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (from the ANCHOR Study)
PubMed ID: 31277790
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day produced robust, significant triglyceride and atherogenic lipid reductions in statin‑treated high‑risk patients.
- [Effects of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from different sources on glucolipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic patients with dyslipidemia]
PubMed ID: 31177752
Randomized trial in T2D/dyslipidemia found fish oil substantially lowered triglycerides and increased HDL (robust lipid changes).
- Effects of Icosapent Ethyl on Total Ischemic Events: From REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 30898607
REDUCE‑IT (4 g EPA) produced substantial reductions in ischemic events in patients with elevated TGs; high‑dose EPA is established to lower triglycerides and improve outcomes.
- REDUCE-IT USA: Results From the 3146 Patients Randomized in the United States
PubMed ID: 31707829
Icosapent ethyl substantially lowered major ischemic events in statin‑treated patients with elevated TGs (supports beneficial effects on atherogenic lipids/outcomes).
- A combination of omega-3 and plant sterols regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose regulation: a randomized and controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31043161
Omega‑3 (±plant sterols) improved fasting glucose/HOMA‑IR and reduced triacylglycerol and hs‑CRP—meaningful TG lowering.
- Supplementation with saury oil, a fish oil high in omega-11 monounsaturated fatty acids, improves plasma lipids in healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 31784345
Saury fish oil lowered triglycerides and raised HDL‑C and cholesterol efflux capacity in healthy adults (small crossover RCT).
- Beneficial effects of probiotic combination with omega-3 fatty acids in NAFLD: a randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 30221912
Probiotic + omega‑3 lowered serum triglycerides and total cholesterol in NAFLD patients (RCT).
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation combined with lifestyle intervention on adipokines and biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction in obese adolescents with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 30513433
Omega‑3 + lifestyle in obese teens improved triglycerides and other metabolic markers (randomized study).
- Lipid Effects of Icosapent Ethyl in Women with Diabetes Mellitus and Persistent High Triglycerides on Statin Treatment: ANCHOR Trial Subanalysis
PubMed ID: 29583081
High‑dose EPA produced large, statistically robust reductions in triglycerides, non‑HDL‑C, VLDL‑TG and ApoB in diabetic women.
- Effect of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplementation on cardiovascular markers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29588138
EPA (2 g/day) in T2D lowered atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and related metabolites (positive effect on blood‑fat risk).
- Effects of marine n-3 fatty acid supplementation in renal transplantation: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30125457
Marine n‑3 reduced triglycerides in renal transplant recipients (secondary outcomes).
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia: a 12-week randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30519766
Omega‑3 in schizophrenia+MetS lowered triglycerides over 12 weeks (TG improvement).
- Statin dose reduction with complementary diet therapy: A pilot study of personalized medicine
PubMed ID: 29503145
Combined nutraceutical including fish oil lowered LDL (~14%), total cholesterol and hs‑CRP in statin‑treated diabetics.
- Replication of a Gene-Diet Interaction at CD36, NOS3 and PPARG in Response to Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements on Blood Lipids: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29703528
Genotype‑specific differences in triglyceride lowering indicate fish‑oil can favorably modify blood fats in some genetic backgrounds.
- A low-fat spread with added plant sterols and fish omega-3 fatty acids lowers serum triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in individuals with modest hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia
PubMed ID: 29725824
Combined spread containing 1 g/day EPA+DHA lowered TG (~10%) and LDL (~5%)—meaningful lipid improvements though combination product.
- Dose-dependent effects of fish oil on cardio-metabolic biomarkers in healthy middle-aged and elderly Chinese people: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29781483
Well‑powered RCT showed dose‑dependent EPA/DHA increases and clear triglyceride reductions in older adults.
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 30415628
Icosapent ethyl markedly lowered major ischemic events in statin‑treated patients with high TGs; lipid‑lowering mechanism central to effect.
- Phytosterols and Omega 3 Supplementation Exert Novel Regulatory Effects on Metabolic and Inflammatory Pathways: A Proteomic Study
PubMed ID: 28608804
ω‑3 milk altered HDL/LDL proteome and responders had ~30% TG reduction—strong mechanistic and clinical lipid signal.
- Omega-3 supplementation on inflammatory markers in patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy: a randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 28599665
Significant triglyceride lowering in Chagas cardiomyopathy trial (−21.1 mg/dL vs −4.1) — clear blood‑fat effect.
- Abnormal lipoprotein oxylipins in metabolic syndrome and partial correction by omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 29413356
High-dose prescription omega-3 partially normalized proinflammatory oxylipins in lipoproteins in MetSyn—improves lipid-associated inflammatory profile.
- The Effect of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on the Serum Levels and Enzymatic Activity of Paraoxonase 1 in the Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PubMed ID: 29034644
EPA increased PON1 activity and modestly improved HDL and other lipid markers — favorable lipid/anti‑atherogenic changes.
- Beneficial Effects of n-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29017158
High‑dose n‑3 improved atherogenic index (log TG/HDL) and other lipid‑related indices in T2DM.
- Effects of 12-week supplementation of marine Omega-3 PUFA-based formulation Omega3Q10 in older adults with prehypertension and/or elevated blood cholesterol
PubMed ID: 29282085
Omega3Q10 modestly reduced LDL and total cholesterol over 12 weeks — direct improvement in blood lipid markers.
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation on Body Composition and Circulating Levels of Follistatin-Like 1 in Males With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28826313
ω‑3 supplementation lowered LDL and hs‑CRP in CAD patients — favorable lipid biomarker changes.
- Comparative Study Between Conventional Fasting Versus Overnight Infusion of Lipid or Carbohydrate on Insulin and Free Fatty Acids in Obese Patients Undergoing Elective On-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. A Prospective Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 29306619
Perioperative lipid infusion with 15% fish oil lowered free fatty acids, TG/VLDL and glucose acutely — metabolic lipid improvements.
- Beneficial effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation and analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28303758
n‑3 PUFA changed leukotrienes and lowered analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis; also known to influence eicosanoid lipid mediators.
- A randomized trial and novel SPR technique identifies altered lipoprotein-LDL receptor binding as a mechanism underlying elevated LDL-cholesterol in APOE4s
PubMed ID: 28276521
Mechanistic study showed fish oil altered TRL–LDLR interactions that may influence LDL metabolism—relevant to blood-fat handling.
- Omega-3 carboxylic acids in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia: EVOLVE II, a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29289538
Randomized trial demonstrating significant triglyceride and non-HDL cholesterol reductions with omega-3 carboxylic acid in very high TG adults.
- Comparison of the effect of omega-3 supplements and fresh fish on lipid profile: a randomized, open-labeled trial
PubMed ID: 29259181
Direct head‑to‑head RCT: farmed trout twice weekly produced large, clinically meaningful reductions in TG, total cholesterol and LDL vs omega‑3 capsules.
- A randomized controlled trial of eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary heart disease on statins
PubMed ID: 28863874
EPA added to statin therapy reduced plaque lipid volume and atheroma, reflecting improved atherogenic lipid biology.
- Parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis and triglyceridemia in surgical term and near-term neonates: A pilot randomized controlled trial of two mixed intravenous lipid emulsions
PubMed ID: 29415837
SMOF (fish‑oil containing) lipid emulsion reduced triglycerides in neonates on parenteral nutrition — clear TG lowering effect.
- High-quality fish oil has a more favourable effect than oxidised fish oil on intermediate-density lipoprotein and LDL subclasses: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28558855
High‑quality fish oil reduced atherogenic IDL and LDL particle concentrations vs oxidized fish oil/sunflower oil in healthy volunteers (lipoprotein subclass improvement).
- Effects of MAT9001 containing eicosapentaenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid, compared to eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl esters, on triglycerides, lipoprotein cholesterol, and related variables
PubMed ID: 28391875
See above (repeated evidence of strong TG/ApoC3 reductions).
- Usefulness of Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester) in Women to Lower Triglyceride Levels (Results from the MARINE and ANCHOR Trials)
PubMed ID: 27939227
High‑purity EPA at 4 g/day reduced triglycerides by ~21–23% in women and markedly raised EPA—strong evidence for improving blood lipids.
- Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on remnant-like particle cholesterol from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies
PubMed ID: 27596132
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day substantially lowered remnant cholesterol across phase‑3 cohorts—robust favorable effect on atherogenic lipids.
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids Supplementation and Oxidative Stress in HIV-Seropositive Patients. A Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27015634
In HIV patients, omega‑3 lowered triglycerides (significant) and showed some oxidative‑stress changes per‑protocol—direct TG lowering.
- Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on plasma apolipoprotein C-III levels in patients from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies
PubMed ID: 27206952
High‑purity EPA (4 g/d) markedly and consistently lowered ApoC‑III in phase‑3 trials—strong mechanistic lipid effect.
- One month of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves lipid profiles, glucose levels and blood pressure in overweight schoolchildren with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 27658130
Short pediatric study reported improved lipid profiles after 1 month of omega‑3—supports favorable blood‑fat changes (small study).
- Red blood cell oleic acid levels reflect olive oil intake while omega-3 levels reflect fish intake and the use of omega-3 acid ethyl esters: The Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Sopravvivenza nell'Infarto Miocardico-Heart Failure trial
PubMed ID: 27632919
Prescription omega‑3 ethyl esters raised the RBC omega‑3 index substantially—clear incorporation into blood lipids.
- Effects of sardine-enriched diet on metabolic control, inflammation and gut microbiota in drug-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot randomized trial
PubMed ID: 27090218
Sardine intervention in T2D raised erythrocyte EPA/DHA (omega‑3 index) and increased adiponectin; relevant to healthier lipid/metabolic profile.
- Fish Oil Supplementation Enhances Pulmonary Strength and Endurance in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 27340931
4 g/day fish oil in chemotherapy patients improved lipid profiles (lower TAG, preserved HDL) and lactate handling, indicating favorable blood‑fat changes.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3) supplementation on some cardiovascular risk factors with a ketogenic Mediterranean diet
PubMed ID: 25689563
Overweight adults on ketogenic Mediterranean diet plus ω‑3 had larger TG and insulin reductions than diet alone — supports ω‑3 effect on blood fats in that context.
- The Effect of n-3 Fatty Acids on Small Dense Low-Density Lipoproteins in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Intervention Study
PubMed ID: 25771840
Hemodialysis RCT: modest ω‑3 lowered triglycerides significantly — clear lipid (TG) improvement in that population.
- Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester): Effects Upon High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Lipid Parameters in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
PubMed ID: 25893544
Icosapent ethyl robustly lowered triglycerides and non‑HDL-C (and hsCRP) in metabolic-syndrome subgroups — strong support for improving blood fats.
- Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids lower plasma proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 levels in pre- and postmenopausal women: A randomised study
PubMed ID: 26143741
Marine n‑3 (2.2 g/day) reduced plasma PCSK9 in women — mechanistic evidence relating to LDL regulation and blood-fat control.
- Effects of niacin and omega-3 fatty acids on the apolipoproteins in overweight patients with elevated triglycerides and reduced HDL cholesterol
PubMed ID: 25932792
Prescription omega‑3 and/or niacin altered apolipoprotein profiles and apoC3 glycosylation in overweight patients — biochemical evidence for blood-fat modulation (complex interventions).
- Randomized Multicenter Placebo-Controlled Trial of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Control of Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Musculoskeletal Pain: SWOG S0927
PubMed ID: 25940724
Omega‑3 lowered triglycerides significantly in women on aromatase inhibitors despite no joint pain benefit.
- Icosabutate for the treatment of very high triglycerides: A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical trial
PubMed ID: 26892135
Icosabutate produced very large (~33% placebo‑corrected) triglyceride and remnant lipoprotein reductions with strong statistical significance—robust blood‑fat effect.
- Short-Term, High-Dose Fish Oil Supplementation Increases the Production of Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Derived Mediators in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (the OMEGA-PAD I Trial)
PubMed ID: 26296857
High‑dose fish oil significantly increased omega‑3 index and lowered triglycerides (between‑group significant), supporting healthy blood‑fat effects.
- Effect of vitamin B-12 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on plasma homocysteine, ferritin, C-reaction protein, and other cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26420180
Fish oil lowered triglycerides and raised plasma EPA/DHA; combination with B12 gave synergistic homocysteine reduction—clear favorable lipid changes.
- Short communication: effects of omega-3 fatty acids on triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein subprofiles in HIV-infected persons with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 24988179
Placebo-controlled crossover in HIV patients showed large TG reduction and favorable HDL subfraction shifts.
- The effects of vitamin E and omega-3 PUFAs on endothelial function among adolescents with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 25136638
2.4 g/day omega‑3 in adolescents raised HDL significantly and improved endothelial marker VEGF.
- n-3 PUFA esterified to glycerol or as ethyl esters reduce non-fasting plasma triacylglycerol in subjects with hypertriglyceridemia: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 25403919
3 g/day omega‑3 substantially reduced non-fasting triglycerides and markedly raised erythrocyte EPA+DHA (omega‑3 index).
- Effects of supplementation with omega-3 on insulin sensitivity and non-esterified free fatty acid (NEFA) in type 2 diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 24936727
High-dose (4 g/day) omega-3 lowered NEFA and improved insulin sensitivity in T2D — favorable effects on circulating free fatty acids.
- Omega-3 fatty acid therapy dose-dependently and significantly decreased triglycerides and improved flow-mediated dilation, however, did not significantly improve insulin sensitivity in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 25147070
Dose-dependent triglyceride lowering observed in randomized trial — clear effect on blood lipids.
- Effects of omega-3 on metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 25394692
Postmenopausal MetS trial: adding omega‑3 reduced triglycerides substantially — direct clinical lipid benefit.
- Effects of icosapent ethyl on lipoprotein particle concentration and size in statin-treated patients with persistent high triglycerides (the ANCHOR Study)
PubMed ID: 26073397
Icosapent ethyl markedly reduced total VLDL and small LDL particle concentrations and increased LDL size in statin-treated high-TG patients — strong lipid-fraction benefits.
- Effect of probiotic (VSL#3) and omega-3 on lipid profile, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory markers, and gut colonization in overweight adults: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24795503
Probiotic+omega-3 arm increased HDL and reduced LDL modestly — lipid improvements with omega-3 included.
- A randomized clinical trial to determine the efficacy of manufacturers' recommended doses of omega-3 fatty acids from different sources in facilitating cardiovascular disease risk reduction
PubMed ID: 24952576
Pharmacokinetic study shows that concentrated rTG fish oil most effectively raises blood EPA/DHA — supports capacity to change circulating lipid composition.
- A calorie-restriction diet supplemented with fish oil and high-protein powder is associated with reduced severity of metabolic syndrome in obese women
PubMed ID: 25248358
Fish oil added to calorie-restriction programs produced significant triglyceride reductions versus diet alone.
- Effects of n-3 fish oil on metabolic and histological parameters in NASH: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25195547
One-year NASH trial produced marked reduction in RBC n-6:n-3 ratio and hepatic-fat reductions (lipid remodeling).
- A double-blind randomized trial of fish oil to lower triglycerides and improve cardiometabolic risk in adolescents
PubMed ID: 25008950
4 g/day fish oil in adolescents significantly reduced triglycerides and large VLDL particle number and lowered PAI-1.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce insulin resistance and triglycerides in obese children and adolescents
PubMed ID: 23438101
Omega‑3 reduced triglycerides in obese children (clinically meaningful lipid improvement).
- Icosapent ethyl, a pure ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid: effects on circulating markers of inflammation from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies
PubMed ID: 23325450
Icosapent ethyl trials in hypertriglyceridemia reduced inflammatory/oxidative markers and are used to treat elevated TGs (lipid therapy context).
- Omega-3 fatty acid therapy reduces triglycerides and interleukin-6 in hypertriglyeridemic HIV patients
PubMed ID: 23683266
Omega‑3 esters modestly lowered triglycerides in HIV patients over 8 weeks (lipid improvement).
- Effects of icosapent ethyl on lipid and inflammatory parameters in patients with diabetes mellitus-2, residual elevated triglycerides (200-500 mg/dL), and on statin therapy at LDL-C goal: the ANCHOR study
PubMed ID: 23835245
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day produced large, clinically significant triglyceride reductions and improved non‑HDL‑C in statin‑treated diabetics.
- Dietary supplementation with long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight loss in obese adults
PubMed ID: 23697585
Small RCT during calorie restriction showed fish oil significantly lowered triglycerides (~27%).
- Effect of omega-3 dietary supplements with different oxidation levels in the lipidic profile of women: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23863036
Low‑oxidation ω‑3 capsules lowered triglycerides and improved cholesterol versus oxidized capsules.
- Diets naturally rich in polyphenols improve fasting and postprandial dyslipidemia and reduce oxidative stress: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24368433
Marine LCn‑3s reduced postprandial chylomicron cholesterol and VLDL apoB‑48—improves postprandial lipid handling.
- Combined fish oil and high oleic sunflower oil supplements neutralize their individual effects on the lipid profile of healthy men
PubMed ID: 23888318
Clear TG lowering by fish oil in healthy men (2 g/day) in randomized study.
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PubMed ID: 22811376
Omega‑3 reduced triglycerides (particularly when combined with multivitamins) in a randomized trial.
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PubMed ID: 22894624
Large RCT of purified EPA showed substantial, dose-dependent TG lowering (−33% at 4 g/day) with no LDL rise—strong evidence for improving blood fats.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on serum adiponectin levels and some metabolic risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 23017309
In PCOS women, omega‑3 improved triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol (favorable lipid profile changes).
- Icosapent ethyl, a pure EPA omega-3 fatty acid: effects on lipoprotein particle concentration and size in patients with very high triglyceride levels (the MARINE study)
PubMed ID: 23312052
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day reduced large VLDL and LDL particle numbers and VLDL size—strong favorable lipid remodeling.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on postprandial triglycerides and monocyte activation
PubMed ID: 23017356
High‑dose fish oil (4 g/day) lowered fasting and peak postprandial triglycerides in crossover study.
- The effects of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on biomarkers of kidney injury in adults with diabetes: results of the GO-FISH trial
PubMed ID: 23275364
Small crossover trial in diabetics with proteinuria showed triglyceride lowering (and improvements in kidney markers in RAAS‑user subgroup).
- Efficacy and safety of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (AMR101) therapy in statin-treated patients with persistent high triglycerides (from the ANCHOR study)
PubMed ID: 22819432
Purified EPA (4 g/day) produced large, dose‑dependent reductions in triglycerides and non‑HDL cholesterol (robust lipid benefit).
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PubMed ID: 23173831
3 g/day fish-oil lowered triacylglycerides in healthy older adults in a 5-week crossover trial.
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PubMed ID: 23034965
High‑dose fish oil reduced circulating triglycerides in severely obese non‑diabetic patients.
- A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 21839455
LFHCC + n-3 reduced hypertriglyceridemia prevalence and improved metabolic syndrome lipid components.
- Effects of duration of treatment and dosage of eicosapentaenoic acid and stearidonic acid on red blood cell eicosapentaenoic acid content
PubMed ID: 22064208
Well‑powered dosing study showing dose‑dependent RBC EPA increases and quantified SDA→EPA conversion efficiencies — strong biomarker evidence for altering blood fatty acids.
- Consumption of salmon v. salmon oil capsules: effects on n-3 PUFA and selenium status
PubMed ID: 21736825
Direct comparison showed both salmon and capsules similarly increased erythrocyte long‑chain n‑3 levels.
- Baseline lipoprotein lipids and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol response to prescription omega-3 acid ethyl ester added to Simvastatin therapy
PubMed ID: 20451686
Adding prescription omega‑3 to statin reduced non‑HDL cholesterol overall despite LDL rises in some subsets.
- The metabolic effects of omega-3 plant sterol esters in mixed hyperlipidemic subjects
PubMed ID: 20617456
Omega‑3 plant sterol esters lowered triglycerides by ~19% — strong triglyceride‑lowering effect.
- n-3 LC-PUFA-enriched dairy products are able to reduce cardiovascular risk factors: a double-blind, cross-over study
PubMed ID: 20304540
3 g/day LC‑PUFA via n‑3 enriched dairy reduced TAG, improved LDL/HDL ratio and increased n‑3 index.
- [Effect of n-3 fatty acids in glycemic and lipid profiles, oxidative stress and total antioxidant capacity in patients with the metabolic syndrome]
PubMed ID: 20694407
Fish oil lowered triglycerides and raised antioxidant capacity but increased LDL and insulin resistance (mixed lipid/metabolic effects).
- Effects of atorvastatin and n-3 fatty acid supplementation on VLDL apolipoprotein C-III kinetics in men with abdominal obesity
PubMed ID: 20181806
Fish oil lowered plasma triglycerides in obese men (clear lipid effect).
- Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty-acid supplementation on redox status in chronic renal failure patients with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 20303788
Marked triglyceride reductions (−43 to −48%) in dyslipidemic CRF patients after fish oil provide strong evidence for improving blood fats.
- Fish-oil supplement has neutral effects on vascular and metabolic function but improves renal function in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 20121889
12-week fish-oil in type 2 diabetics produced a clear triglyceride drop (−0.47 mmol/L).
- The effect of the plasma n-3/n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio on the dietary LDL phenotype transformation - insights from the LIPGENE study
PubMed ID: 19481310
Dietary n-3 produced a favorable shift in LDL phenotype (less dense, less atherogenic) in metabolic syndrome—clinically relevant lipid remodeling.
- Marine omega-3 fatty acid intake: associations with cardiometabolic risk and response to weight loss intervention in the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study
PubMed ID: 19841042
Large observational sample: higher habitual marine n-3 intake associated with lower triglycerides and trend to higher HDL.
- Effects of long chain omega-3 fatty acids on metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in combined dyslipidemia patients
PubMed ID: 19397392
Six-month supplementation improved triglycerides, raised HDL and improved other lipid/remodeling markers in dyslipidemia.
- Independent and interactive effects of plant sterols and fish oil n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on the plasma lipid profile of mildly hyperlipidaemic Indian adults
PubMed ID: 19296875
2 g/day fish oil gave ~15% triglyceride reduction and modest HDL increase in hyperlipidaemic Indians.
- Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19394939
Fish oil lowered triglycerides and improved endothelial markers in offspring-of-diabetics trial.
- Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects
PubMed ID: 19727884
Fish and seal oil lowered plasma triglycerides (seal > fish) in hypertriglyceridaemic adults.
- Effects of adding prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters to simvastatin (20 mg/day) on lipids and lipoprotein particles in men and women with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 18678300
Strong triglyceride (-44%), VLDL and non-HDL reductions when prescription omega-3 added to simvastatin.
- Herring ( Clupea harengus) intake influences lipoproteins but not inflammatory and oxidation markers in overweight men
PubMed ID: 18634706
Whole-fish (herring) modestly increased HDL in overweight men over 6 weeks.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on serum lipids, apolipoproteins and malondialdehyde in type 2 diabetes patients
PubMed ID: 18561722
2 g/day omega-3 reduced triglycerides and ApoB-100 in type 2 diabetes trial.
- The lipid-lowering effects of phytosterols and (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids are synergistic and complementary in hyperlipidemic men and women
PubMed ID: 18492838
Short trial: n‑3 alone lowered triglycerides by ~22% and increased HDL; combination with phytosterols produced larger overall lipid changes (short duration).
- The effect of n-3 fatty acids on lipids and lipoproteins in patients treated with chronic haemodialysis: a randomized placebo-controlled intervention study
PubMed ID: 18436564
Large hemodialysis RCT showed a clear, significant triglyceride reduction after 3 months of n‑3 supplementation.
- Simvastatin vs therapeutic lifestyle changes and supplements: randomized primary prevention trial
PubMed ID: 18613992
Program including fish oil produced large TG and LDL improvements versus control, though fish oil was combined with other interventions.
- Fish oil in combination with high or low intakes of linoleic acid lowers plasma triacylglycerols but does not affect other cardiovascular risk markers in healthy men
PubMed ID: 18492834
Strong, double-blind evidence of marked fasting and postprandial triglyceride reductions (up to 51%), especially with low dietary LA—high-quality lipid benefit.
- Identification of potential serum biomarkers of inflammation and lipid modulation that are altered by fish oil supplementation in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 18491311
Fish oil shifted HDL toward larger, cholesterol-rich HDL2 particles and altered apolipoproteins—favorable lipid remodeling.
- The effect of low dose omega-3 on plasma lipids in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 17951945
In HD patients, omega-3 increased HDL by ~28% and lowered triacylglycerols—meaningful improvements in blood lipids.
- The effect of n - 3 PUFA/gamma-cyclodextrin complex on serum lipids in healthy volunteers--a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 17704023
Randomized trial showed a clear ~17% serum triglyceride reduction and RBC EPA incorporation with EPA+DHA supplementation.
- Additive benefits of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight-loss in the management of cardiovascular disease risk in overweight hyperinsulinaemic women
PubMed ID: 16552404
When added during weight loss, long-chain n-3 gave incremental triglyceride benefits and increased adiponectin—supportive of lipid/metabolic improvements.
- Factorial study of the effect of n-3 fatty acid supplementation and atorvastatin on the kinetics of HDL apolipoproteins A-I and A-II in men with abdominal obesity
PubMed ID: 16825679
4 g/day fish oil in obese men lowered triglycerides and raised HDL (and affected HDL kinetics)—robust metabolic effect.
- Trans, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vascular function-a yin yang situation?
PubMed ID: 16713391
n-3 PUFA significantly reduced triglycerides in a randomized study—strong direct effect on blood fats.
- Dietary intake of differently fed salmon; the influence on markers of human atherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 15638820
Controlled dietary trial in CHD patients eating very high marine n‑3 salmon had marked increases in blood n‑3 and reductions in triglycerides.
- Randomized study of the safety and efficacy of fish oil (omega-3 fatty acid) supplementation with dietary and exercise counseling for the treatment of antiretroviral therapy-associated hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 16231263
Fish oil plus diet/exercise substantially lowered triglycerides but raised LDL-C in HIV patients.
- Effects of simvastain combined with omega-3 fatty acids on high sensitive C-reactive protein, lipidemia, and fibrinolysis in patients with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 15250255
Omega‑3 with simvastatin produced large TG reductions and modest total‑cholesterol change.
- Effects of trans- and n-3 unsaturated fatty acids on cardiovascular risk markers in healthy males. An 8 weeks dietary intervention study
PubMed ID: 15220949
Healthy‑men dietary n‑3 lowers triglycerides in 8‑week intervention.
- The effect of n-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins and blood pressure in patients with CRF
PubMed ID: 15211441
Chronic renal‑failure RCT showed ~21% triglyceride lowering and ~8% HDL increase.
- Can n-3 PUFA reduce cardiac arrhythmias? Results of a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 15253884
Arrhythmia trial reported significant TG lowering and HDL increase with 3 g/day fish oil.
- Can foods with added soya-protein or fish-oil reduce risk factors for coronary disease? A factorial randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15853118
DHA-enriched foods increased HDL by ~6% — clinically relevant blood-fat improvement.
- Comparison of the effects of simultaneous administration of vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids on lipoproteins, apo A-I, apo B, and malondialdehyde in hyperlipidemic patients
PubMed ID: 12847992
1 g/day omega-3 for 10 weeks reduced triglycerides and improved TG/HDL ratio without increasing LDL — favorable lipid outcomes.
- n-3 long-chain FA decrease serum levels of TG and remnant-like particle-cholesterol in humans
PubMed ID: 12848279
Daily low-dose fish oil (~860 mg EPA+DHA) clearly and consistently lowered TG and remnant-like particle cholesterol over 12 weeks.
- Effects of dietary saturated, monounsaturated and n-3 fatty acids on fasting lipoproteins, LDL size and post-prandial lipid metabolism in healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 12618280
3.6 g/day fish oil robustly lowered fasting and postprandial triglycerides and VLDL in healthy subjects — strong evidence for TG-lowering.
- Impact of the Pro12Ala polymorphism of the PPAR-gamma2 gene on serum triacylglycerol response to n-3 fatty acid supplementation
PubMed ID: 12765846
Genotype-dependent greater TAG reductions with n‑3 (Ala12 carriers) under lower-fat diets — supports TG lowering but with interindividual variability.
- Dietary fish oil decreases C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and triacylglycerol to HDL-cholesterol ratio in postmenopausal women on HRT
PubMed ID: 14505813
Postmenopausal women: fish oil lowered TG and improved TG/HDL ratio versus safflower oil.
- Regulatory effects of HMG CoA reductase inhibitor and fish oils on apolipoprotein B-100 kinetics in insulin-resistant obese male subjects with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 12145148
Clear decreases in plasma TGs and VLDL-apoB secretion with fish oil in insulin-resistant obese men — strong evidence.
- Fatty acid saturation of the diet and plasma lipid concentrations, lipoprotein particle concentrations, and cholesterol efflux capacity
PubMed ID: 11864853
Dietary n‑3 PUFA improved HDL-related cholesterol efflux capacity — a functional improvement in blood lipid health.
- Dietary long-chain n-3 PUFAs increase LPL gene expression in adipose tissue of subjects with an atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype
PubMed ID: 12032174
Marked fasting TG reduction (-35%) and large increases in adipose LPL mRNA/activity — robust metabolic effects on blood fats.
- Factorial study of the effects of atorvastatin and fish oil on dyslipidaemia in visceral obesity
PubMed ID: 12059988
RCT in viscerally obese dyslipidaemic men showed significant TG lowering (-0.38 mmol/L) and modest HDL increase — strong direct evidence.
- Dietary fish oil does not influence acute rejection rate and graft survival after renal transplantation: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 11981081
Post-kidney transplant fish oil modestly lowered triglycerides (~19% between-group difference).
- [The effect of omega-3 fatty acids on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases]
PubMed ID: 11789299
In CVD patients on lipid-lowering drugs, n‑3 substantially lowered triglycerides (~-34.9%).
- Effects of a high-dose concentrate of n-3 fatty acids or corn oil introduced early after an acute myocardial infarction on serum triacylglycerol and HDL cholesterol
PubMed ID: 11451717
Post‑MI high‑dose n‑3 significantly lowered triacylglycerol monthly changes and modestly increased HDL — clear favorable effects on blood lipids.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid effect on hyperlipidemia in menopausal Japanese women. The Niigata Epadel Study Group
PubMed ID: 11004352
EPA (1.8 g/day) over 48 weeks produced a ~27% reduction in triglycerides and modest total cholesterol lowering in 141 women — strong lipid benefit.
- Dietary supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids improve systemic large artery endothelial function in subjects with hypercholesterolemia
PubMed ID: 10676668
4 g/day marine n‑3 for 4 months lowered triglycerides significantly (~16%) in hypercholesterolemic subjects — robust TG lowering and endothelial benefits.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester supplementation in cachectic cancer patients and healthy subjects: effects on lipolysis and lipid oxidation
PubMed ID: 11104593
Short EPA reduced plasma free fatty acids and triacylglycerol in healthy volunteers.
- Lipid-lowering effect of polyunsaturated fatty acids in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 11070146
Randomized trial in hemodialysis patients showed lower TG and LDL and higher HDL after fish oil — favorable lipid changes.
- [The effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the lipid spectrum indices in the 2nd-3rd pregnancy trimesters]
PubMed ID: 10650525
n‑3 PUFA during pregnancy lowered triglycerides and VLDL‑cholesterol in late pregnancy.
- Eicosapentanoic acid reduces plasma levels of remnant lipoproteins and prevents in vivo peroxidation of LDL in dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 10505695
1800 mg/day EPA produced very large (~52%) remnant lipoprotein reductions and ~38% ox‑LDL decline.
- Dietary fish as a major component of a weight-loss diet: effect on serum lipids, glucose, and insulin metabolism in overweight hypertensive subjects
PubMed ID: 10539741
Fasting triacylglycerols fell ~29% with fish consumption; HDL2 rose, notably with weight loss.
- Correlation of serum triglyceride and its reduction by omega-3 fatty acids with lipid transfer activity and the neutral lipid compositions of high-density and low-density lipoproteins
PubMed ID: 10217357
Clear triglyceride lowering and favorable HDL/LDL neutral‑lipid composition changes in hypertriglyceridemic subjects.
- One-year treatment with ethyl esters of n-3 fatty acids in patients with hypertriglyceridemia and glucose intolerance: reduced triglyceridemia, total cholesterol and increased HDL-C without glycemic alterations
PubMed ID: 9622285
Large randomized trial in hypertriglyceridemia: 2 g/day EPA/DHA significantly lowered TG, modestly reduced total cholesterol and raised HDL—strong lipid benefit.
- Effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cyclosporine pharmacokinetics in kidney graft recipients: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 9589380
High‑dose n‑3 PUFA substantially lowered triglycerides in kidney transplant recipients (clear lipid improvement).
- Effects of Simvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids on plasma lipoproteins and lipid peroxidation in patients with combined hyperlipidaemia
PubMed ID: 9566646
Adding 4 g/day omega‑3 to simvastatin produced additional triglyceride lowering and modest cholesterol/ApoE improvements.
- Safety and efficacy of Omacor in severe hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 9865671
Large randomized double‑blind trial with ~45% triglyceride lowering and favorable HDL change — strong evidence.
- N-3 fatty acids do not lead to an increased diabetic risk in patients with hyperlipidemia and abnormal glucose tolerance. Italian Fish Oil Multicenter Study
PubMed ID: 9174486
Large multicenter trial showing robust triglyceride reductions (~21.5%–15% vs placebo) over months.
- Therapy of post-renal transplantation hyperlipidaemia: comparative study with simvastatin and fish oil
PubMed ID: 9351079
Small trial: total cholesterol and triglycerides reduced, but HDL was also lowered (mixed lipid effect).
- The independent and combined effects of aerobic exercise and dietary fish intake on serum lipids and glycemic control in NIDDM. A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 9167099
Dyslipidemic NIDDM patients had significant triglyceride lowering when given fish oil.
- Dietary fish oil (4 g daily) and cardiovascular risk markers in healthy men
PubMed ID: 9437183
Four weeks of fish oil lowered postprandial triglycerides (~−30% in a nonfasting subset) though fasting lipids were unchanged.
- Modulation of lipid profile by fish oil and garlic combination
PubMed ID: 9347681
Combined fish oil + garlic lowered triglycerides substantially (−34%) in a short crossover study (confounded by garlic).
- Effect of garlic and fish-oil supplementation on serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in hypercholesterolemic men
PubMed ID: 9022529
Hypercholesterolemic men had a −37% triglyceride reduction on fish oil (3.6 g/day) — robust effect.
- Increased plasma levels of tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) after n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation in patients with chronic atherosclerotic disease
PubMed ID: 8701396
In atherosclerotic patients 3 g/day n‑3 produced rapid ~−32% triglyceride reductions.
- Postprandial triacylglycerolaemia: the effect of low-fat dietary treatment with and without fish oil supplementation
PubMed ID: 8880041
Low‑dose fish oil reduced fasting triglycerides and preserved HDL2 on a low‑fat diet, though postprandial TG increased.
- The triglyceride lowering effect of fish oils is affected by fish consumption
PubMed ID: 8960947
RCT showing marked triglyceride lowering (up to −27.8% overall, larger when baseline fish intake low).
- Fish oil in diabetic nephropathy
PubMed ID: 8908382
One‑year fish oil reduced triglycerides in diabetics with nephropathy (but raised LDL/total cholesterol—mixed blood‑fat effects).
- Comparison of effects of N-3 to N-6 fatty acids on serum level of lipoprotein(a) in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 7653444
Coronary patients had TG ↓20%, HDL ↑8.3% and Lp(a) reductions in many—clear favorable blood‑fat changes.
- Controlled trial of fish oil for regression of human coronary atherosclerosis. HARP Research Group
PubMed ID: 7759696
High-dose fish oil lowered triglycerides by ~30% — strong effect on blood fats though no angiographic benefit.
- A comparison of fish oil or corn oil supplements in hyperlipidemic subjects with NIDDM
PubMed ID: 7698053
In diabetics with high lipids fish oil substantially lowered VLDL and triglycerides (clear metabolic benefit).
- The acute effects of a single very high dose of n-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 8152348
Single very large dose (20 g) acutely lowered plasma triglycerides and VLDL by ≈33% — pronounced acute lipid effect.
- Reduction of blood pressure and plasma triglycerides by omega-3 fatty acids in treated hypertensives
PubMed ID: 7852747
Double-blind crossover showed substantial TG lowering (~-21%) and raised HDL2 — strong dyslipidemia benefit.
- [Efficacy and tolerability of simvastatin and omega-3 fatty acid combination in patients with coronary disease, hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia]
PubMed ID: 8200011
Omega‑3 plus simvastatin produced marked additional triglyceride reduction vs simvastatin alone.
- Influence of supplementation with N-3 fatty acids on different coronary risk factors in men--a placebo controlled study
PubMed ID: 1413984
Well‑controlled 12‑month trial showing clear, dose‑dependent triglyceride reductions.
- Fish oil treatment and apolipoprotein(a)
PubMed ID: 1586386
Dose‑response trial showed strong rises in blood EPA and dose‑dependent triglyceride lowering.
- Reduction of cardiovascular risk factors by the diet - Evaluation of the MoKaRi concept by a parallel-designed randomized study
PubMed ID: 40057729
3 g/day EPA+DHA on a cardioprotective diet caused larger TG reductions vs diet alone (clinically meaningful).
- Metabolic characteristics of healthy adult males as affected by ingestion of a liquid nutritional formula containing fish oil, oligosaccharides, gum arabic and antioxidant vitamins
PubMed ID: 9449222
Enteral formula with fish oil rapidly changed plasma and RBC phospholipid fatty acid profiles (EPA/DHA increases).
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on serum lipids, lipoprotein (a), and hematologic factors in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 21859401
In hemodialysis patients omega‑3 significantly lowered triglycerides over 10 weeks (clear lipid effect).
- Effects of milk enriched with omega-3 fatty acid, oleic acid and folic acid in patients with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 16701922
Milk enriched with omega‑3 (and other nutrients) for 3 months modestly improved triglycerides and total cholesterol (multi‑ingredient product).
- Effects of extra virgin olive oil and fish oil on lipid profile and oxidative stress in patients with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 25933490
Fish oil + extra‑virgin olive oil improved total cholesterol and LDL in metabolic syndrome (combination product).
- Effect of combined supplementation of fish oil with garlic pearls on the serum lipid profile in hypercholesterolemic subjects
PubMed ID: 16350679
Fish oil combined with garlic produced large percentage reductions in total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides (combination limits attribution solely to fish oil).
- Fish oil before cardiac surgery: neutrophil activation is unaffected but myocardial damage is moderated
PubMed ID: 15763437
Preoperative fish oil lowered triglycerides (~17%) and raised HDL modestly, demonstrating clear lipid benefits.
- Myokine Circulating Levels in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight or Obesity: Effects of Resistance Training and/or DHA-Rich n-3 PUFA Supplementation
PubMed ID: 40806137
DHA‑rich supplementation reduced VLDL‑c and improved atherogenic index in postmenopausal women.
- Randomized dose-response trial of n-3 fatty acids in hormone receptor negative breast cancer survivors - impact on breast adipose oxylipin and DNA methylation patterns
PubMed ID: 40288580
Dose‑response RCT: high‑dose (5 g/d) EPA+DHA increased tissue n‑3 and reduced plasma triglycerides by ~24–27 mg/dL—strong lipid effect.
- A Bayesian analysis of the VITAL trial: effects of ω-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular events
PubMed ID: 40032221
Primary prevention trial's coronary event benefit is consistent with favorable effects on blood lipids and cardiovascular risk.
- Effects of fish oil intervention on type 2 diabetes early risk novel biomarkers in healthy middle-aged and elderly adults: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40356575
12-week fish-oil raised serum EPA/DHA dose-dependently with metabolic benefits—robust blood-fat evidence.
- Influence of Fish Consumption and ω-3 Supplementation on the ω-3 Index of Young Adults: A 2 × 2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial (YouFish Study)
PubMed ID: 41082976
Two weekly fish portions or daily supplements increased omega-3 index by ~2 percentage points over 8 weeks—clear erythrocyte evidence.
- Comparative Bioavailability of DHA and EPA from Microalgal and Fish Oil in Adults
PubMed ID: 41096614
Microalgal omega-3 raised plasma PL DHA/EPA non-inferiorly to fish oil—strong bioavailability evidence for raising blood omega-3.
- Safety and efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during neoadjuvant breast cancer therapy: Findings from the phase II, double-blind, randomized controlled DHA-WIN trial
PubMed ID: 40490846
High-dose DHA during chemo roughly doubled erythrocyte DHA—clear incorporation into blood lipids despite no tumor biomarker effects.
- Validation of Nutritional Approaches to Modulate Cardiovascular and Diabetic Risk Factors in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia or Prediabetes-The MoKaRi II Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 38732508
Intervention raised erythrocyte n-3 index by ~61% and lowered triglycerides—strong changes in blood fatty-acid markers.
- Pharmacokinetic Comparison Between a Fixed-Dose Combination of Atorvastatin/Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters and the Corresponding Loose Combination in Healthy Korean Male Subjects
PubMed ID: 38352172
Fixed-dose combo showed bioequivalent EPA/DHA pharmacokinetics vs separate dosing—relevant to maintaining blood-fat levels.
- Effects of dietary supplementation of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) on gut microbiota and fecal metabolites, and their correlation with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease risk factors: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38356413
90-day fish-oil+vitamin D raised certain omega-3 fecal metabolites and correlated with insulin resistance marker; blood-fat changes also reported.
- The effect of fish oil rich in cetoleic acid on the omega-3 index and skin quality
PubMed ID: 38788345
Cetoleic-rich oil increased omega-3 index comparably to higher EPA/DHA oils in pilot trials.
- Synbiotic Bacillus megaterium DSM 32963 and n-3 PUFA Salt Composition Elevates Pro-Resolving Lipid Mediator Levels in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 38732601
Fish oil and SynΩ3 increased omega-3 index/total plasma EPA+DHA albeit to different extents—blood-fat changes documented.
- Effects of Daily Consumption of Scallop Oil Prepared from Internal Organs of Japanese Giant Scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) on Serum Lipid Composition and Its Safety: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group Comparison Study
PubMed ID: 39168625
Scallop oil increased EPA/DHA and lowered TG in higher‑TG subgroup—blood-fat and lipid improvements.
- Sex, Body Mass Index, and APOE4 Increase Plasma Phospholipid-Eicosapentaenoic Acid Response During an ω-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation: A Secondary Analysis
PubMed ID: 38513888
RCT secondary analysis showed large plasma phospholipid EPA/DHA increases and identified predictors of response—strong biomarker evidence.
- The Relationship Between Dietary and Supplemental omega-3 Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acid Intake, Blood and Tissue omega-3 Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acid Concentrations, and Colorectal Polyp Recurrence: A Secondary Analysis of the seAFOod Polyp Prevention Trial
PubMed ID: 39675479
Secondary analysis tied achieved RBC EPA increases to outcomes—demonstrates clinical relevance of raising blood EPA.
- Efficacy and safety of omega-3-acid ethyl acetate 90 capsules in severe hypertriglyceridemia: A randomized, controlled, multicenter study
PubMed ID: 38830807
Multicenter trial in very high TG patients showed consistent reductions in TAG, non‑HDL‑C, VLDL‑C and ApoC‑III.
- Impact of omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia, lipidomics, and gut microbiome in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 39163858
Large RCT in T2D with high TGs: 4 g/day fish oil substantially lowered serum triglycerides and altered lipidomics.
- Equal bioavailability of omega-3 PUFA from Calanus oil, fish oil and krill oil: A 12-week randomized parallel study
PubMed ID: 36960737
Calanus, fish oil and krill oil produced comparable rises in RBC EPA+DHA (omega‑3 index), supporting improved blood fatty acid status.
- Effect of coadministration of omega-3 fatty acids with glimepiride on glycemic control, lipid profile, irisin, and sirtuin-1 in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38001474
Adding fish oil to glimepiride improved HbA1c and reduced triglycerides in T2D over 12 weeks.
- The Dose-Response Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid on the Omega-3 Index in American Football Athletes
PubMed ID: 36728325
Dose‑dependent increases in RBC DHA and Omega‑3 Index (6 g/day reached >8% rapidly) demonstrate robust lipid‑related biomarker improvement.
- A combined DHA-rich fish oil and cocoa flavanols intervention does not improve cognition or brain structure in older adults with memory complaints: results from the CANN randomized, controlled parallel-design study
PubMed ID: 37315924
Combined DHA‑rich fish oil and cocoa lowered triglycerides by ≈22% at 3 months (clear lipid effect though no cognitive benefit).
- Regression of Coronary Fatty Plaque and Risk of Cardiac Events According to Blood Pressure Status: Data From a Randomized Trial of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
PubMed ID: 37681568
High‑dose EPA+DHA produced meaningful triglyceride lowering and associated plaque regression in a large randomized trial — strong support for improving blood lipids.
- A Head-to-Head Comparison of a Free Fatty Acid Formulation of Omega-3 Pentaenoic Acids Versus Icosapent Ethyl in Adults With Hypertriglyceridemia: The ENHANCE-IT Study
PubMed ID: 35232215
FFA EPA+DPA produced much larger plasma EPA increases and greater TG lowering vs EE over 28 days
- Impact of DHA from Algal Oil on the Breast Milk DHA Levels of Lactating Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial in China
PubMed ID: 36014916
Algal DHA (200 mg/day) raised breast‑milk DHA absolute and relative concentrations—robust blood/milk fat effect
- Effects of fish oil-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid on body composition, muscle strength and physical performance in older people: a secondary analysis of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36571774
Triglycerides decreased and HDL increased alongside muscle gains—clear healthy blood‑fat improvements
- N-3 fatty acid supplementation mediates lipid profile, including small dense LDL, when combined with statins: a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36050695
4 g/day EPA+DHA produced substantial TG, non‑HDL and small dense LDL improvements—strong blood‑fat benefits
- Effectiveness of a Novel ω-3 Krill Oil Agent in Patients With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34989797
Pooled RCTs in severe HTG showed significant and clinically important triglyceride lowering.
- Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Rich Extract from the Microalga Nannochloropsis Decreases Cholesterol in Healthy Individuals: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Three-Month Supplementation Study
PubMed ID: 32585854
EPA‑only RCT raised O3I and modestly lowered total and VLDL cholesterol.
- Discrepancy Between Fasting Flow-Mediated Dilation and Parameter of Lipids in Blood: A Randomized Exploratory Study of the Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters on Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients With Hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 32200533
Significant fasting TG reduction (especially 4 g) and postprandial TG lowering—clear healthy blood‑fat effect
- Dietary supplementation with seed oil from transgenic Camelina sativa induces similar increments in plasma and erythrocyte DHA and EPA to fish oil in healthy humans
PubMed ID: 32513312
Transgenic Camelina oil produced similar increases in blood EPA/DHA and fish oil reduced fasting TAG (~−20%) — supports FO efficacy for blood fats.
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of an Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement in Patients With Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease
PubMed ID: 32732154
High‑dose EPA+DHA lowered triglycerides in CKD patients — clinically relevant improvement in blood fats.
- Comparison of Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic Acid Versus Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil Supplementation on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Normolipidemic Adults
PubMed ID: 32178279
Both EPA‑ and DHA‑rich oils lowered triglycerides ≈14% and markedly reduced TRL/VLDL particle concentrations — strong evidence for improving blood lipids.
- The nutritional and cardiovascular health benefits of rapeseed oil-fed farmed salmon in humans are not decreased compared with those of traditionally farmed salmon: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33015732
Two portions/week of farmed salmon raised O3I and lowered triglycerides in a controlled feeding RCT — clear dietary effect on blood fats.
- Comparing the serum TAG response to high-dose supplementation of either DHA or EPA among individuals with increased cardiovascular risk: the ComparED study
PubMed ID: 30854986
Well-controlled crossover trial showed DHA or EPA can lower triglycerides in many individuals; DHA had higher responder proportion.
- Effect of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia in pediatric patients with obesity
PubMed ID: 31271554
Large double‑blind RCT in hypertriglyceridemic obese children demonstrated a large (~39%) triglyceride reduction with omega‑3—very strong evidence for blood‑fat benefit.
- Effects of oily fish intake on cardiometabolic markers in healthy 8- to 9-y-old children: the FiSK Junior randomized trial
PubMed ID: 31595295
Oily fish intake in children raised erythrocyte EPA+DHA and modestly reduced triacylglycerol while raising HDL—positive randomized dietary evidence.
- An omega-3 fatty acid plasma index ≥4% prevents progression of coronary artery plaque in patients with coronary artery disease on statin treatment
PubMed ID: 31055222
Higher omega-3 index (RBC/plasma EPA+DHA) associated with less coronary plaque progression; good biomarker–outcome linkage.
- EPA and DHA have divergent effects on serum triglycerides and lipogenesis, but similar effects on lipoprotein lipase activity: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31535138
Randomized trial showed DHA markedly lowered serum triglycerides (~23.5% reduction) and altered lipoprotein metabolism—strong direct evidence for improving blood fats.
- Evaluation of a High Concentrate Omega-3 for Correcting the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Nutritional Deficiency in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (CONDIN)
PubMed ID: 30127297
High‑concentrate EPA+DHA increased RBC omega‑3 index dramatically and decreased triglycerides by ~18%—robust effect on blood fats.
- Triacylglycerol-Lowering Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid Is Not Influenced by Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms Involved in Lipid Metabolism in Humans
PubMed ID: 30407633
Crossover feeding trial showed consistent ~24% TAG reduction with dietary DHA across genotypes (robust evidence).
- Effects of Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Heart Rate Variability and Heart Rate in Patients on Chronic Dialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30227610
Dialysis patients given 2 g/d marine n‑3 had significant triglyceride reductions (~0.33 mmol/L, ≈17%).
- Effects of n-3 fatty acids and exercise on oxidative stress parameters in type 2 diabetic: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29713249
Small T2DM trial documented ~17% fasting triglyceride reduction (supportive evidence).
- A Novel Self-Micro-Emulsifying Delivery System Enhances Enrichment of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid after Single and Repeated Dosing in Healthy Adults in a Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 30203029
SMEDS formulation RCT produced greater incorporation of EPA/DHA and a larger rise in the omega‑3 index vs standard EE, supporting improved blood omega‑3 status and downstream lipid effects.
- Effect of Low Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Pre-Menopausal Women: A Dose⁻Response Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30297663
Placebo‑controlled trial demonstrated ~23% triglyceride lowering and large VLDL‑TG reductions at 1 g/day DHA (strong lipid‑lowering evidence).
- Relationship between the omega-3 index and specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators in patients with peripheral arterial disease taking fish oil supplements
PubMed ID: 28778393
Rapid doubling of omega‑3 index after supplementation implies expected favorable effects on triglycerides/ECM of blood fats (biomarker evidence).
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Increase One of Myokines in Male Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28112528
Omega‑3 reduced LDL and hs‑CRP in CAD patients over 8 weeks—supportive of improved blood fat profile.
- Effects of docosahexanoic acid on metabolic and fat parameters in HIV-infected patients on cART: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 28648475
DHA markedly lowered fasting triglycerides (~40–45%) in treated HIV patients (sustained effect).
- Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids Attenuate Progression of Albuminuria in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease
PubMed ID: 28710178
Lovaza lowered triglycerides and attenuated albuminuria progression in diabetics — meaningful metabolic improvements.
- Effect of Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids Added to Statin Therapy on Coronary Artery Plaque in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29246960
High‑dose EPA+DHA significantly lowered triglycerides (median −14.3%) and affected plaque progression in a large RCT.
- Supplementation with high-dose docosahexaenoic acid increases the Omega-3 Index more than high-dose eicosapentaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 28515020
High‑dose DHA raised the red‑cell Omega‑3 Index more than equivalent EPA—strong biomarker effect on blood fatty‑acid status.
- Serum metabolomics profiles in response to n-3 fatty acids in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes: a double-blind randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27404516
Metabolomics study linked fish‑oil–induced CMPF and EPA/DHA increases to triglyceride reductions in T2D subjects.
- Predictors of change in omega-3 index with fish oil supplementation in peripheral artery disease
PubMed ID: 28457318
High‑dose fish oil produced a large absolute increase in the omega‑3 index (RBC EPA+DHA) — relevant biomarker for blood‑fat profile.
- The benefits of ω-3 supplementation depend on adiponectin basal level and adiponectin increase after the supplementation: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28063515
Supplementation increased adiponectin and led to lipid/glucose improvements in certain subgroups—supportive in responders.
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Ethyl-Ester Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Taiwanese Hypertriglyceridemic Patients
PubMed ID: 27600795
Large RCT (Omacor) produced ~30% triglyceride reductions—robust, clinically meaningful effect on blood lipids.
- Potential Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Insulin Resistance and Lipid Profile in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27721230
Omega‑3s altered triglycerides and total cholesterol in hemodialysis patients—lipid changes observed.
- Treatment for 6 months with fish oil-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids has neutral effects on glycemic control but improves dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetic patients with abdominal obesity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27913872
In diabetics fish oil lowered TGs and raised HDL—supportive evidence for improving blood fats.
- A randomized, crossover, head-to-head comparison of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation to reduce inflammation markers in men and women: the Comparing EPA to DHA (ComparED) Study
PubMed ID: 27281302
DHA improved triglycerides and HDL but raised LDL; consistent lipid effects versus EPA in crossover trial.
- Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27733252
DHA lowered postprandial TG ~20% while EPA lowered Lp‑PLA2—clear effects on lipid and inflammatory markers.
- FISH OIL AND VITAMIN E CHANGE LIPID PROFILES AND ANTI-LDL-ANTIBODIES IN TWO DIFFERENT ETHNIC GROUPS OF WOMEN TRANSITIONING THROUGH MENOPAUSE
PubMed ID: 26262712
Fish oil + vitamin E lowered total and LDL cholesterol in menopausal‑transition women; fish oil alone raised oxidative marker—mixed but lipid effect present.
- Associations between school meal-induced dietary changes and metabolic syndrome markers in 8-11-year-old Danish children
PubMed ID: 27084093
Higher whole‑blood DHA associated with lower TG in schoolchildren—observational support for lipid benefit.
- Changes in Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Fragile Adults over Fifty Years of Age and in Elderly People Exclusively Fed Enteral Nutrition
PubMed ID: 26697137
Enteral n‑3 feeding in elderly lowered triglycerides and tended to increase RBC n‑3 — beneficial effects on circulating lipids.
- The effect of plant sterols and different low doses of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil on lipoprotein subclasses
PubMed ID: 26019023
EPA+DHA addition to plant-sterol spread dose-dependently reduced VLDL-TG and VLDL-Chol in large (atherogenic) VLDL particles—detailed lipid-subclass improvements.
- Red Blood Cell Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA n-3) is Inversely Associated with Triglycerides and C-reactive Protein (CRP) in Healthy Adults and Dose-Dependently Increases Following n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation
PubMed ID: 26247967
RBC DPA inversely correlated with triglycerides and rose dose‑dependently after supplementation (biomarker link to lipid effects).
- Effect of TAK-085 on Low-density Lipoprotein Particle Size in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 26222126
TAK‑085 produced dose‑dependent favorable shifts (↓sd‑LDL, ↑lb‑LDL, ↑mean LDL diameter) — clear improvement in lipid phenotype.
- Effects of Dietary n-3 Fatty Acids on Hepatic and Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity in Insulin-Resistant Humans
PubMed ID: 25852206
High‑dose EPA+DHA lowered triglycerides (~−19%) in insulin‑resistant adults — robust TG lowering demonstrated.
- Effects of omega-3 carboxylic acids on lipoprotein particles and other cardiovascular risk markers in high-risk statin-treated patients with residual hypertriglyceridemia: a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 26328624
Large RCT in statin‑treated patients showed dose‑dependent reductions in VLDL, ApoCIII and favorable LDL particle changes with 2–4 g/day omega‑3 — strong effect on blood lipids.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Attenuates Cardiovascular Risk Factors via a Decline in Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Plasma Levels
PubMed ID: 26620373
DHA‑enriched canola oil decreased PCSK9 and triglycerides in metabolic‑syndrome subjects — clear favourable lipid regulatory effects.
- Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid dietary recommendations are moderately efficient in optimizing their status in healthy middle-aged subjects with low fish consumption: a cross-over study
PubMed ID: 24655487
Oily fish or capsules increased RBC EPA/DHA (omega‑3 index), indicating improved blood fatty‑acid profile.
- High-oleic canola oil consumption enriches LDL particle cholesteryl oleate content and reduces LDL proteoglycan binding in humans
PubMed ID: 25528432
DHA altered LDL cholesteryl‑ester fatty‑acid composition (increased EPA/DHA in LDL CE)—lipid composition change relevant to blood fats.
- A new, microalgal DHA- and EPA-containing oil lowers triacylglycerols in adults with mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 25123060
Randomized trial: microalgal DHA+EPA and standard fish oil both lowered triglycerides ~19–23%—strong evidence for improving blood lipids.
- Low doses of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid from fish oil dose-dependently decrease serum triglyceride concentrations in the presence of plant sterols in hypercholesterolemic men and women
PubMed ID: 25122648
Dose‑dependent, clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions (~9–16%) and RBC EPA+DHA increases when omega‑3 added to spread.
- Randomized controlled trial examining the effects of fish oil and multivitamin supplementation on the incorporation of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids into red blood cells
PubMed ID: 24830830
Well‑powered trial showed large, dose‑dependent increases in RBC EPA and n‑3 index and large AA/EPA ratio reductions (biomarkers linked to lipid effects).
- DHA-enriched high-oleic acid canola oil improves lipid profile and lowers predicted cardiovascular disease risk in the canola oil multicenter randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24829493
DHA‑enriched oil produced marked triglyceride reductions (~−20.7%) and increased HDL — strong clinical lipid benefits.
- Krill oil supplementation lowers serum triglycerides without increasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adults with borderline high or high triglyceride levels
PubMed ID: 24461313
Large 12‑week krill oil RCT showed modest (~10%) fasting triglyceride lowering without LDL‑C increase—clinically relevant lipid improvement.
- Blood lipids profile in hyperlipidemic children undergoing different dietary long chain polyunsaturated supplementations: a preliminary clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24228803
Small preliminary RCT in hyperlipidemic children: DHA improved HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratio and reduced triglycerides—direct lipid benefits though small sample.
- Atorvastatin plus omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester decreases very-low-density lipoprotein triglyceride production in insulin resistant obese men
PubMed ID: 24299019
Mechanistic RCT: 4 g/day ω‑3 added to statin markedly reduced VLDL‑TG production and increased clearance—strong evidence for improving triglyceride‑rich lipoproteins.
- Long-term safety and efficacy of TAK-085 in Japanese subjects with hypertriglyceridemia undergoing lifestyle modification: the omega-3 fatty acids randomized long-term (ORL) study
PubMed ID: 24314359
52‑week trial showed sustained triglyceride lowering with TAK‑085 4 g/day and good tolerability.
- Efficacy and safety of TAK-085 compared with eicosapentaenoic acid in Japanese subjects with hypertriglyceridemia undergoing lifestyle modification: the omega-3 fatty acids randomized double-blind (ORD) study
PubMed ID: 23725919
TAK‑085 4 g/day produced large, statistically significant triglyceride reductions in adults with hypertriglyceridemia.
- Improvement of major depression is associated with increased erythrocyte DHA
PubMed ID: 23733443
Fish oil substantially raised erythrocyte DHA; biomarker increases indicate improved blood fatty‑acid composition.
- Determinants of erythrocyte omega-3 fatty acid content in response to fish oil supplementation: a dose-response randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24252845
Dose‑response RCT produced clear, dose‑dependent increases in RBC EPA+DHA (omega‑3 index), directly improving blood fatty‑acid status.
- DHA supplementation and pregnancy outcomes
PubMed ID: 23426033
Maternal 600 mg/day DHA raised maternal/cord DHA (RBC) substantially — favorable blood‑fat transfer in pregnancy.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation, vascular function and risk factors for cardiovascular disease: a randomized controlled trial in young adults
PubMed ID: 23817470
DHA lowered fasting triglycerides by ~28% in healthy adults — strong lipid effect.
- Platelet redox balance in diabetic patients with hypertension improved by n-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 23238663
Fish oil reduced plasma triglycerides in hypertensive diabetic subjects (and lowered platelet oxidative stress).
- Administration of omega-3 fatty acids and Raloxifene to women at high risk of breast cancer: interim feasibility and biomarkers analysis from a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22669332
Lovaza produced significant triglyceride lowering and HDL raising — clear healthy blood‑fat benefit.
- Different gene expression profiles in normo- and dyslipidemic men after fish oil supplementation: results from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22929118
3 months FO doubled RBC omega-3 index and altered lipid-pathway gene expression — strong biomarker/lipid-pathway support.
- Effects of high-dose fish oil supplementation during early infancy on neurodevelopment and language: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22348468
Infant FO raised erythrocyte and plasma DHA — direct evidence of changing blood LC-PUFA composition.
- The change in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration is positively related to plasma docosahexaenoic acid but not eicosapentaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 22653220
JELIS subanalysis showed modest positive correlation between DHA rises and LDL increases — relevant to blood-fat profile complexity.
- Effects of prescription niacin and omega-3 fatty acids on lipids and vascular function in metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22892157
In metabolic syndrome, prescription OM3 reduced TGs (~−13%) and combined therapy strongly reduced TGs — clear lipid benefits.
- Incorporation of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids into lipid pools when given as supplements providing doses equivalent to typical intakes of oily fish
PubMed ID: 22932281
Well-controlled dose-response study demonstrating graded incorporation of EPA/DHA into plasma, platelets, RBCs — direct blood-fat biomarker effect.
- Effects of prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters on fasting lipid profile in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia
PubMed ID: 21297494
POM3 (4 g/day) reduced triglycerides/VLDL with small LDL rise — consistent beneficial TG effects on blood lipids.
- Effect of fish oil supplementation on serum triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and LDL subfractions in hypertriglyceridemic adults
PubMed ID: 21924882
High‑dose fish oil produced large (~26%) TG reductions but increased LDL‑C — strong effect on blood fats (mixed clinical implications).
- Metabolic and endocrine effects of long-chain versus essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 21640360
In PCOS patients fish oil lowered TGs but tended to worsen insulin sensitivity — direct but mixed effects on lipid/metabolic profile.
- Effects of prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters, coadministered with atorvastatin, on circulating levels of lipoprotein particles, apolipoprotein CIII, and lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 mass in men and women with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 22108152
Strong RCT evidence: adding prescription ω‑3 to statin shifted LDL to larger particles and lowered ApoCIII and Lp‑PLA2 — clear improvement in atherogenic lipoprotein profile.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (AMR101) therapy in patients with very high triglyceride levels (from the Multi-center, plAcebo-controlled, Randomized, double-blINd, 12-week study with an open-label Extension [MARINE] trial)
PubMed ID: 21683321
AMR101 produced large, consistent triglyceride reductions (median placebo‑corrected −33.1% at 4 g/day) — very strong evidence for improving blood fats.
- Moderate doses of EPA and DHA from re-esterified triacylglycerols but not from ethyl-esters lower fasting serum triacylglycerols in statin-treated dyslipidemic subjects: Results from a six month randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21862301
rTAG formulation lowered fasting TGs over 6 months in statin‑treated dyslipidemic patients — favorable formulation‑specific lipid effect.
- The effect of a 12-week course of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on lipid parameters in hypertriglyceridemic adult HIV-infected patients undergoing HAART: a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial
PubMed ID: 22212377
4 g/day EPA+DHA produced a large, significant triglyceride reduction in HAART‑treated patients.
- Effect of low doses of long-chain n-3 PUFAs on endothelial function and arterial stiffness: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21865334
Highest tested dose modestly lowered triglycerides over 12 months.
- Effects of seal oil and tuna-fish oil on platelet parameters and plasma lipid levels in healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 20652432
Seal oil altered platelet fatty acids, decreased p‑selectin and improved TAG/HDL over 2 weeks.
- Effects of a convenience drink fortified with n-3 fatty acids on the n-3 index
PubMed ID: 20420756
8‑week drink (200 mg EPA + 300 mg DHA) substantially raised erythrocyte n‑3 index in atherosclerotic patients.
- Enhanced increase of omega-3 index in response to long-term n-3 fatty acid supplementation from triacylglycerides versus ethyl esters
PubMed ID: 21063431
RCT showed rTAG form produces greater RBC EPA+DHA increases than ethyl esters—improves tissue ω‑3 status.
- Algal docosahexaenoic acid affects plasma lipoprotein particle size distribution in overweight and obese adults
PubMed ID: 21178084
Isolated DHA improved VLDL/LDL/HDL particle sizes and lowered total and VLDL triglycerides in overweight/obese adults.
- Prospective randomized comparison between omega-3 fatty acid supplements plus simvastatin versus simvastatin alone in Korean patients with mixed dyslipidemia: lipoprotein profiles and heart rate variability
PubMed ID: 20877395
4 g/day omega-3 added to simvastatin produced a large (≈41%) additional triglyceride reduction vs simvastatin alone.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the cardiovascular risk profile of subjects with metabolic syndrome, including markers of inflammation and auto-immunity
PubMed ID: 19593941
One‑gram/day fish oil for 6 months improved triglycerides and other lipid markers in metabolic syndrome, a clear effect on blood fats.
- Effect of n-3 oral supplements on the n-6/n-3 ratio in young adults
PubMed ID: 19915202
EPA+DHA rapidly and substantially reduced plasma n‑6/n‑3 ratio over 4 weeks, a strong biomarker change supporting healthier fatty acid profile.
- Effect of fish oil (n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) on plasma lipids, lipoproteins and inflammatory markers in HIV-infected patients treated with antiretroviral therapy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 19685375
Randomized trial in HIV patients showed a modest but significant triglyceride reduction (p=0.03) with fish oil — direct lipid improvement.
- Influence of an eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid-enriched enteral nutrition formula on plasma fatty acid composition and biomarkers of insulin resistance in the elderly
PubMed ID: 19573960
Enteral EPA/DHA increased plasma incorporation and normalized plasma TAG after 3 months in elderly patients.
- Change in fatty acid composition of serum lipids in obese females after short-term weight-reducing regimen with the addition of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in comparison to controls
PubMed ID: 18271691
Low‑dose fish oil during weight loss prevented unfavorable serum FA changes and increased EPA/DHA proportions in serum — clear effect on blood lipid composition.
- Milk enriched with "healthy fatty acids" improves cardiovascular risk markers and nutritional status in human volunteers
PubMed ID: 19084376
One‑year randomized trial of milk enriched with fish oil and other components reduced triglycerides and improved HDL/LDL markers.
- Inclusion of fish or fish oil in weight-loss diets for young adults: effects on blood lipids
PubMed ID: 18490931
In a weight‑loss trial, oily fish (salmon) produced greater TG reductions than no fish; fish oil capsules had smaller/borderline effects — supports TG lowering in diet context.
- Algal-oil capsules and cooked salmon: nutritionally equivalent sources of docosahexaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 18589030
Algal-oil capsules and cooked salmon raised plasma phospholipid and erythrocyte DHA substantially over 2 weeks, demonstrating efficient delivery of blood omega‑3s.
- The impact of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on inflammation, insulin sensitivity and CVD risk in a group of overweight women with an inflammatory phenotype
PubMed ID: 17199721
Overweight-women trial lowered TGs along with inflammation and improved insulin response.
- Reduction in triglyceride level with N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in HIV-infected patients taking potent antiretroviral therapy: a randomized prospective study
PubMed ID: 17179770
Clear, large and rapid triglyceride reductions in hypertriglyceridemic HIV patients (strong support).
- Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on blood lipids in statin-treated hyperlipidaemic subjects
PubMed ID: 17393216
High-dose DHA added to statins lowered triglycerides by ~27% — robust TG-lowering effect.
- Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil on erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid and blood lipid levels
PubMed ID: 17977469
Dose-response DHA trial produced large graded reductions in triglycerides per g/day DHA.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation improves fasting and postprandial lipid profiles in hypertriglyceridemic men
PubMed ID: 17684201
Randomized trial in hypertriglyceridemic men showed large TG reductions (−24%) and marked decreases in large VLDL and small dense LDL particles.
- Microalgal docosahexaenoic acid decreases plasma triacylglycerol in normolipidaemic vegetarians: a randomised trial
PubMed ID: 16571158
DHA-rich microalgae oil lowered triglycerides by ~23% in vegetarians (but raised LDL/total cholesterol).
- The triglyceride-lowering effects of a modest dose of docosahexaenoic acid alone versus in combination with low dose eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary artery disease and elevated triglycerides
PubMed ID: 17229894
Cardioprotective doses of omega-3s significantly lowered triglycerides (~19–22%) in CAD patients.
- The bioavailability and pharmacodynamics of different concentrations of omega-3 acid ethyl esters
PubMed ID: 16806871
More concentrated omega-3 formulations resulted in greater serum EPA/DHA incorporation and larger short-term TG/VLDL reductions.
- Lipid responses to a dietary docosahexaenoic acid supplement in men and women with below average levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol
PubMed ID: 15930485
1.52 g/day DHA reduced triglycerides and small dense LDL but raised LDL and total cholesterol — mixed but strong effect on some lipid fractions.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in vegetarians effectively increases omega-3 index: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 16296399
Doubled omega-3 index in vegetarians — reiteration of strong blood-fat status improvement (included again due to direct relevance).
- Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the clinical course of hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 15656713
Krill oil produced improvements in total cholesterol, TG, LDL and HDL vs fish oil/placebo in an RCT (krill ≠ fish oil but lipid benefit reported).
- Differential eicosapentaenoic acid elevations and altered cardiovascular disease risk factor responses after supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid in postmenopausal women receiving and not receiving hormone replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 15113713
DHA lowered TG (−20%), raised HDL (+8%) and improved TG:HDL ratio in postmenopausal women (crossover RCT).
- Circulating triacylglycerol and apoE levels in response to EPA and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in adult human subjects
PubMed ID: 15469651
DHA produced a significant 22% triglyceride reduction and favorable phospholipid incorporation—strong lipid effect.
- Effects of supplementation with fish oil-derived n-3 fatty acids and gamma-linolenic acid on circulating plasma lipids and fatty acid profiles in women
PubMed ID: 12499320
EPA+DHA regimens lowered triglycerides; one combination reduced LDL by ~11% (small study).
- Lipid responses in mildly hypertriglyceridemic men and women to consumption of docosahexaenoic acid-enriched eggs
PubMed ID: 14639800
DHA‑enriched eggs lowered triglycerides (~12%) and modestly raised HDL in a randomized trial.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation accelerates chylomicron triglyceride clearance
PubMed ID: 12562865
Accelerated chylomicron TG clearance and large reductions in apoB48/100 indicate improved postprandial lipid handling.
- Effects of purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on glycemic control, blood pressure, and serum lipids in type 2 diabetic patients with treated hypertension
PubMed ID: 12399272
EPA/DHA lowered triglycerides and raised HDL2 in hypertensive diabetics (but with an adverse short-term fasting glucose rise).
- Nutritional effect of including egg yolk in the weaning diet of breast-fed and formula-fed infants: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12036817
Dietary n‑3 enriched eggs raised erythrocyte DHA by ~30–40%, improving tissue/blood fatty‑acid profile.
- Effects of atorvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids on LDL subfractions and postprandial hyperlipemia in patients with combined hyperlipemia
PubMed ID: 11383326
Addition of omega-3 to atorvastatin improved some lipid fractions and postprandial TG versus baseline, though not vs placebo in small trial.
- An omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrate administered for one year decreased triglycerides in simvastatin treated patients with coronary heart disease and persisting hypertriglyceridaemia
PubMed ID: 11303007
One-year Omacor data showed sustained ~20–40% reductions in triglycerides/VLDL in CHD patients on simvastatin.
- ApoE polymorphism and fish oil supplementation in subjects with an atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype
PubMed ID: 10938022
Strong crossover trial: 3 g/day fish oil produced large reductions in fasting and postprandial triglycerides and small dense LDL.
- Effect of a fish-oil concentrate on serum lipids in postmenopausal women receiving and not receiving hormone replacement therapy in a placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 10919932
4 g/day EPA+DHA reduced serum triglycerides by 26% and improved TG:HDL ratio—robust lipid improvements.
- Purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids have differential effects on serum lipids and lipoproteins, LDL particle size, glucose, and insulin in mildly hyperlipidemic men
PubMed ID: 10799369
EPA and DHA significantly lowered TGs; DHA uniquely raised HDL2 and increased LDL particle size while increasing LDL‑C.
- Lipid peroxidation during n-3 fatty acid and vitamin E supplementation in humans
PubMed ID: 9168460
Raised blood EPA/DHA markedly (but increased lipid peroxidation markers) — biochemical support for blood‑fat change.
- Incorporation of n-3 fatty acids into plasma lipid fractions, and erythrocyte membranes and platelets during dietary supplementation with fish, fish oil, and docosahexaenoic acid-rich oil among healthy young men
PubMed ID: 9252957
Consistent dose‑related incorporation of dietary EPA/DHA into plasma, RBCs and platelets — biomarker support for lipid effects.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid is primarily responsible for hypotriglyceridemic effect of fish oil in humans
PubMed ID: 8729093
Clear randomized evidence that EPA lowers TG/VLDL while DHA affects HDL subfractions — strong lipid evidence.
- Fish diet, fish oil and docosahexaenoic acid rich oil lower fasting and postprandial plasma lipid levels
PubMed ID: 8933125
Clear reductions in fasting and postprandial triglycerides and a large increase in HDL2/HDL3 ratio—strong lipid benefit.
- Improvement of serum lipids and blood pressure during intervention with n-3 fatty acids was not associated with changes in insulin levels in subjects with combined hyperlipidaemia
PubMed ID: 7891046
Omega-3 concentrate reduced triglycerides by ~28% and increased HDL — clear, clinically meaningful improvements in blood fats.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on glucose homeostasis and blood pressure in essential hypertension. A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 7486485
Fish oil lowered triglycerides in hypertensive adults — supports blood-fat improvements in this population.
- Short report: the effect of fish oil on blood pressure and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels in phase I of the Trials of Hypertension Prevention
PubMed ID: 8021472
Raised HDL2 cholesterol in a large trial (esp. in women) — modest favorable effect on blood lipoproteins.
- Long-term effects of n-3 fatty acids on serum lipids and glycaemic control
PubMed ID: 7939369
Median triglycerides decreased by ~33% over 6 months after CABG—strong triglyceride‑lowering evidence.
- Effects of a fish oil supplement on blood pressure and serum lipids in patients treated for coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 1617510
Marked triglyceride lowering in coronary disease patients in a large randomized study.
- Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids in plasma phospholipids are divergently associated with high density lipoprotein in humans
PubMed ID: 1534256
Large RCT with ~21% triglyceride lowering and modest HDL increase — robust evidence for improving blood lipids.
- [Effect on the lipid profile of diet supplemented with fish oil concentrate]
PubMed ID: 2195704
Concentrated fish oil markedly lowered triglycerides (~19.5%) and tended to improve HDL/total cholesterol — strong lipid benefit.
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- Different gene expression profiles in normo- and dyslipidemic men after fish oil supplementation: results from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22929118
3-month FO doubled omega-3 index and changed expression of immune/inflammatory pathways — consistent anti-inflammatory biology.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in subjects with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
PubMed ID: 18054848
n‑3 PUFA + diet reduced TNF‑α and improved inflammatory/insulin markers in NAFLD trial.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from seal oils on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease associated with hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 19009658
Seal‑oil RCT improved symptoms and liver inflammation markers consistent with anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation decreases liver fat content in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 21233083
DHA in children with NAFLD improved metabolic/inflammatory markers alongside reduced steatosis.
- Liver-protecting effects of omega-3 fish oil lipid emulsion in liver transplantation
PubMed ID: 23155344
Perioperative ω-3 nutrition associated with reduced infections and improved markers consistent with less inflammation.
- [Application of a lipid emulsion for parenteral nutrition support in intensive care patients following gastrointestinal surgeries]
PubMed ID: 26403745
Fish-oil–containing lipid emulsion in ICU reduced CRP and IL-6 and shortened ICU stay.
- Effectiveness of ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Based Lipid Emulsions for Treatment of Patients after Hepatectomy: A Prospective Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27322311
Postoperative fish-oil nutrition reduced inflammation and complications after hepatectomy.
- Intravenous fish oil containing lipid emulsion attenuates inflammatory cytokines and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very premature infants: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29941233
IV fish oil in very preterm infants decreased IL-1β/IL-6 and reduced BPD incidence—strong anti-inflammatory effect.
- Four-oil intravenous lipid emulsion effect on plasma fatty acid composition, inflammatory markers and clinical outcomes in acutely ill patients: A randomised control trial (Foil fact)
PubMed ID: 30638739
In critical illness EPA/DHA incorporation correlated inversely with SOFA; liver enzymes and inflammatory signals improved.
- Effect of Weight Reduction Diets Containing Fish, Walnut or Fish plus Walnut on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Women
PubMed ID: 31679359
Combined fish+walnut improved inflammatory/coagulation markers during weight loss vs single interventions.
- The effects of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) intervention on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35067753
Fish oil reduced TNF-α in NAFLD trial, indicating decreased inflammation.
- Elevated serum phosphatidylcholine (16:1/22:6) levels promoted by fish oil and vitamin D(3) are highly correlated with biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Chinese subjects
PubMed ID: 36279014
FO increased a phosphatidylcholine species that correlated inversely with ALT, TAG and inflammatory cytokines (IL‑1β, TNF‑α).
- Targeted alteration of dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for the treatment of chronic headaches: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 23886520
Randomized diet increasing n‑3 and lowering n‑6 reduced headache days and impact and raised blood EPA/DHA — clinical anti‑inflammatory benefit.
- Dietary omega-6 fatty acid lowering increases bioavailability of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in human plasma lipid pools
PubMed ID: 24675168
Dietary lowering of n‑6 with increased EPA/DHA produced marked rises in EPA/DHA and a 20% drop in AA — a strong biochemical anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Circulating levels of endocannabinoids and oxylipins altered by dietary lipids in older women are likely associated with previously identified gene targets
PubMed ID: 27452639
Six months fish oil raised EPA/DHA and shifted oxylipin/endocannabinoid profiles toward n‑3–derived mediators (mechanistic anti‑inflammatory signal).
- Assessing Validity of Self-Reported Dietary Intake within a Mediterranean Diet Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial among US Firefighters
PubMed ID: 31546768
Mediterranean diet increased plasma EPA/DHA and was associated with lower TNF‑α and decreased SFAs—anti‑inflammatory changes.
- Dietary linoleic acid lowering alone does not lower arachidonic acid or endocannabinoids among women with overweight and obesity: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38100748
Controlled feeding RCT: adding EPA/DHA reduced arachidonic acid (substrate for pro‑inflammatory eicosanoids) and increased DHA-derived ECBs.
- A High Omega-3, Low Omega-6 Diet Reduces Headache Frequency and Intensity in Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache: A Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 40600308
High‑ω‑3/low‑ω‑6 diet reduced headache days/pain and increased DHA‑derived anti‑nociceptive mediators—clinically meaningful inflammatory pain reduction.
- Comparison of the effects of linseed oil and different doses of fish oil on mononuclear cell function in healthy human subjects
PubMed ID: 12720588
Dose‑response trial showed reduced IL‑6 production at moderate fish‑oil doses—a direct anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Enteral nutrition with eicosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants reduces alveolar inflammatory mediators and protein influx in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
PubMed ID: 12576957
EPA-containing enteral diet in ARDS lowered BALF IL-8 and other markers and improved oxygenation (reduced lung inflammation).
- Influence of low-dose polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation on the inflammatory response of healthy adults
PubMed ID: 17664057
Low‑dose PUFA blend decreased pro‑inflammatory LTB4 and PGE1 (biochemical anti‑inflammatory signal).
- Pretreatment with an intravenous lipid emulsion increases plasma eicosapentanoic acid and downregulates leukotriene b4, procalcitonin, and lymphocyte concentrations after open heart surgery in infants
PubMed ID: 24121184
Omega‑3 containing lipid emulsion in infants increased EPA and correlated with decreases in LTB4 and early PCT, showing anti‑inflammatory effects post‑op.
- Intakes of PUFAs were inversely associated with plasma C-reactive protein 12 years later in a middle-aged population with vitamin E intake as an effect modifier
PubMed ID: 24027184
Cohort data: higher long‑term PUFA intakes (including n‑3) associated with substantially lower odds of elevated CRP 12 years later.
- Effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and gamma-linolenic acid on acne vulgaris: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24553997
Omega‑3 supplementation lowered inflammatory and non‑inflammatory acne lesion counts and reduced IL‑8 staining.
- Docosahexaenoic acid-enriched canola oil increases adiponectin concentrations: a randomized crossover controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 25240692
DHA‑enriched dietary oil reduced IL1B expression and hs‑CRP and increased adiponectin — anti‑inflammatory signals.
- Parenteral MCT/ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid-Enriched Intravenous Fat Emulsion Is Associated With Cytokine and Fatty Acid Profiles Consistent With Attenuated Inflammatory Response in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26378118
ω‑3 enriched IV fat in preterms lowered IL‑6/IL‑8 and shifted fatty acid profile toward ω‑3.
- Clinical Benefits of n-3 PUFA and ɤ-Linolenic Acid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
PubMed ID: 28346333
Fish oil reduced RA disease activity and pain with clear anti‑inflammatory clinical effects.
- Dietary Buglossoides Arvensis Oil Increases Circulating n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Dose-Dependent Manner and Enhances Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Whole Blood Interleukin-10-A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28287415
SDA (Ahiflower) oil increased anti‑inflammatory IL‑10 production ex vivo along with EPA/DPA rises.
- Effect of supplementation with flaxseed oil and different doses of fish oil for 2 weeks on plasma phosphatidylcholine fatty acids in young women
PubMed ID: 29849178
Rapid, dose‑dependent EPA/DHA incorporation and short‑term triglyceride decline—supports anti‑inflammatory effects via lipid changes.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-enriched hen eggs consumption enhances microvascular reactivity in young healthy individuals
PubMed ID: 29633621
Omega‑3 enriched eggs reduced hsCRP and other inflammatory markers alongside improved microvascular function.
- EPA+DHA, but not ALA, Improved Lipids and Inflammation Status in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30900815
Dose‑dependent triglyceride lowering and reduction of PBMC IL‑6 production with EPA+DHA—strong anti‑inflammatory clinical trial evidence.
- Intake of Camelina Sativa Oil and Fatty Fish Alter the Plasma Lipid Mediator Profile in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Metabolism - A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32512364
Fatty‑fish intake raised multiple EPA/DHA‑derived anti‑inflammatory lipid mediators—clear biochemical anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Evaluation of Influencing Factors on Metabolism of Land-Based n-3 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids-The KoALA Study
PubMed ID: 37892536
Substantial linseed ALA increased EPA but lowered DHA and altered n‑6/n‑3 ratio—biochemical shifts relevant to inflammation.
- A Walnut-Enriched Diet for 2 Years Changes the Serum Oxylipin Profile in Healthy Older Persons
PubMed ID: 38081585
Long RCT showed increased ALA/EPA oxylipins and decreased pro‑inflammatory n‑6 HETEs—mechanistic anti‑inflammatory profile.
- Marine ω-3 PUFA Supplementation Enhances FFAR4 Activation and Reduces Inflammatory Markers in PBMC of Subjects with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial (EPICO)
PubMed ID: 41373925
Clear RCT evidence of reduced TNF‑α and IL‑6 and increased IL‑10 after marine ω‑3 supplementation.
- Influence of dietary fish on eicosanoid metabolism in man
PubMed ID: 2123355
Dietary fish (mackerel) shifted eicosanoids away from pro-thrombotic/pro-inflammatory TX toward EPA-derived prostacyclin-type metabolites.
- Effects of two types of fish oil supplements on serum lipids and plasma phospholipid fatty acids in coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 2239719
Long-term fish oil raised EPA and reduced triglycerides; biochemical profile changes are consistent with anti-inflammatory potential.
- Plasma lipid levels and platelet and neutrophil function in patients with vascular disease following fish oil and olive oil supplementation
PubMed ID: 1328817
Clear reduction in neutrophil LTB4 (proinflammatory mediator) and platelet effects.
- Effects of different doses of fish oil on rectal cell proliferation in patients with sporadic colonic adenomas
PubMed ID: 7958682
Reduced rectal mucosal proliferation and decreased mucosal arachidonic acid with increased EPA/DHA (anti-inflammatory tissue changes).
- [Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of experimental human gingivitis]
PubMed ID: 8720373
Short-term n‑3 supplementation increased tissue EPA and significantly reduced gingival index (objective inflammation reduction).
- Omega-3 fatty acid-based lipid infusion in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 9555791
IV omega‑3 for 14 days reduced psoriasis severity and shifted eicosanoid production toward less inflammatory species.
- Inhibition of leukotriene synthesis, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of a novel dietary fatty acid formulation in healthy adult subjects
PubMed ID: 12852710
GLA+EPA emulsion inhibited leukotriene biosynthesis and prevented GLA-induced AA rise; direct anti-inflammatory mechanism.
- Impact of omega-3 fatty acid enriched TPN on leukotriene synthesis by leukocytes after major surgery
PubMed ID: 12553951
Postoperative RCT with omega‑3 TPN increased LTB5 and LTB5/LTB4 ratio indicating reduced proinflammatory 5‑series leukotriene signaling.
- Fish oil and antioxidants alter the composition and function of circulating mononuclear cells in Crohn disease
PubMed ID: 15531659
Crohn's RCT: PBMC EPA/DHA increased and proinflammatory IFN‑γ and PGE2 production decreased.
- Omega-3 fatty acids improve liver and pancreas function in postoperative cancer patients
PubMed ID: 15239141
Postop FO‑TPN produced improved biochemical recovery (liver/pancreas tests), consistent with lower inflammatory stress.
- Improved fatty acid and leukotriene pattern with a novel lipid emulsion in surgical patients
PubMed ID: 16041475
Postoperative emulsion increased n‑3 phospholipids, shifted leukotrienes and shortened hospital stay.
- Usefulness of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in addition to mesalazine in maintaining remission in pediatric Crohn's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 16437657
Omega‑3 added to mesalazine significantly reduced relapses in pediatric Crohn's, reflecting reduced inflammatory activity.
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on maternal eicosanoid, cytokine, and chemokine secretion
PubMed ID: 19390480
Maternal omega‑3 decreased LPS‑stimulated PGE2 release—a clear reduction in a pro‑inflammatory mediator.
- Supplementation with fatty acids influences the airway nitric oxide and inflammatory markers in patients with cystic fibrosis
PubMed ID: 20639712
n‑3 supplementation reduced ESR and IL‑8 and affected airway NO in CF patients—clinically relevant inflammatory marker changes.
- Incorporation of n-3 PUFA and γ-linolenic acid in blood lipids and red blood cell lipids together with their influence on disease activity in patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis--a randomized controlled human intervention trial
PubMed ID: 21816071
3 g/day n‑3 LC‑PUFA decreased DAS28 and pain in inflammatory arthritis with large biochemical incorporation—strong anti‑inflammatory signal.
- ALOX5 gene variants affect eicosanoid production and response to fish oil supplementation
PubMed ID: 21296957
Fish oil increased EPA/DHA‑derived metabolites (pro‑resolving mediators) and altered eicosanoid profiles.
- Impact of EPA ingestion on COX- and LOX-mediated eicosanoid synthesis in skin with and without a pro-inflammatory UVR challenge--report of a randomised controlled study in humans
PubMed ID: 24311515
EPA supplementation shifted skin eicosanoids (lower PGE2, higher PGE3/12‑HEPE) indicating reduced pro‑inflammatory signalling in skin.
- Preoperative immunonutrition decreases postoperative complications by modulating prostaglandin E2 production and T-cell differentiation in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy
PubMed ID: 24589090
Preoperative fish‑oil immunonutrition lowered PGE2 and reduced infectious complications—clinical and mechanistic anti‑inflammatory signals.
- Generation and dietary modulation of anti-inflammatory electrophilic omega-3 fatty acid derivatives
PubMed ID: 24736647
Fish oil increased neutrophil electrophilic ω‑3 derivatives—potent anti‑inflammatory mediators—strong mechanistic evidence.
- n-3 fatty acids reduce plasma 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease
PubMed ID: 26103129
n‑3 reduced 20‑HETE and F2‑isoprostanes in CKD; these biochemical reductions predicted blood‑pressure falls—robust anti‑inflammatory/oxidative evidence.
- Association between Serum Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Intraprostatic Inflammation in the Placebo Arm of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
PubMed ID: 25926387
Observational data: higher serum EPA/DHA associated with markedly lower intraprostatic inflammation.
- Early initiation of eicosapentaenoic acid and statin treatment is associated with better clinical outcomes than statin alone in patients with acute coronary syndromes: 1-year outcomes of a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 27865182
High‑dose EPA started after PCI reduced cardiovascular events and raised EPA/AA ratio—consistent with anti‑inflammatory cardiovascular benefit.
- The impact of an omega-3 fatty acid rich lipid emulsion on fatty acid profiles in critically ill septic patients
PubMed ID: 27637335
IV fish oil in sepsis rapidly altered EPA/DHA incorporation and AA/(EPA+DHA) ratios; ratio changes correlated with survival (anti‑inflammatory implication).
- Docosahexaenoic acid in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized cross-over study with microalgae vs. sunflower oil
PubMed ID: 28302406
RA RCT showed clinical improvement and lipid mediator shifts toward pro‑resolution (strong anti‑inflammatory evidence).
- Effects of docosahexanoic acid supplementation on inflammatory and subcutaneous adipose tissue gene expression in HIV-infected patients on combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). A sub-study of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 29471285
DHA markedly reduced triglycerides and both systemic and adipose inflammation markers in treated HIV patients.
- Aerobic Physical Activity and a Low Glycemic Diet Reduce the AA/EPA Ratio in Red Blood Cell Membranes of Patients with NAFLD
PubMed ID: 30217048
Intervention lowered AA/EPA inflammatory ratio alongside improved metabolic/NAFLD outcomes.
- Plasma oxylipins respond in a linear dose-response manner with increased intake of EPA and DHA: results from a randomized controlled trial in healthy humans
PubMed ID: 31006007
Dose‑ranging RCT showed linear, strong increases in anti‑inflammatory EPA/DHA‑derived oxylipins — robust mechanistic anti‑inflammatory evidence.
- n-3 PUFAs improve erythrocyte fatty acid profile in patients with small AAA: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30914500
Small RCT in AAA: omega‑3 lowered RBC AA and reduced RDW, indicating a less proinflammatory blood profile.
- Effects of fish oil supplementation on eicosanoid production in patients at higher risk for colorectal cancer
PubMed ID: 30640206
Fish oil raised RBC n‑3 and transiently lowered urinary PGE‑M and rectal PGE2 in non‑NSAID users — evidence of reduced prostaglandin‑mediated inflammation.
- Dose- and time-dependent increase in circulating anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving lipid mediators following eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation in patients with major depressive disorder and chronic inflammation
PubMed ID: 33316626
Dose‑dependent EPA increases and rises in SPMs with concordant AA reductions demonstrate a strong biochemical anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Effect of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on respiratory outcomes and neonatal morbidities in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 36473425
ARA+DHA shortened respiratory support in preterms, consistent with reduced inflammatory lung injury.
- Mechanistic insights into the health benefits of fish-oil supplementation against fine particulate matter air pollution: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36309727
Fish‑oil attenuated PM2.5‑triggered increases in pro‑inflammatory AA metabolites and preserved DHA metabolites in a randomized mechanistic trial.
- Modification of subcutaneous white adipose tissue inflammation by omega-3 fatty acids is limited in human obesity-a double blind, randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35247847
Twelve‑week EPA/DHA intervention raised tissue SPMs and downregulated inflammatory gene expression in subcutaneous fat (strong tissue anti‑inflammatory signals).
- Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation and Early Inflammation in Preterm Infants: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 37121228
Enteral ARA+DHA in very preterm infants reduced IL‑6 burden (AUC) and transiently lowered other cytokines—randomized evidence of reduced systemic inflammation.
- Enteral supplementation with arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid and pulmonary outcome in extremely preterm infants
PubMed ID: 38377640
Substudy showed higher serum AA associated with less severe BPD and no increase in pulmonary morbidity with supplementation, implicating fatty‑acid effects on inflammation.
- Arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid levels correlate with the inflammation proteome in extremely preterm infants
PubMed ID: 38603973
High‑dimensional proteomics revealed widespread associations between serum AA/DHA and many inflammation‑related proteins over the neonatal period.
- Enteral nutrition with supplemental arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients after operation: immunologic, metabolic, and clinical outcome
PubMed ID: 1377838
Immune‑enhancing feed including omega‑3 reduced infections and improved outcomes likely via anti‑inflammatory/immune modulation.
- A prospective, randomized clinical trial on perioperative feeding with an arginine-, omega-3 fatty acid-, and RNA-enriched enteral diet: effect on host response and nutritional status
PubMed ID: 10574478
Perioperative group had lower IL‑6 and other inflammatory markers with arginine + omega‑3 formula.
- An immune-enhancing enteral diet reduces mortality rate and episodes of bacteremia in septic intensive care unit patients
PubMed ID: 10752808
Septic ICU trial with enriched formula showed fewer infections and deaths, consistent with reduced inflammatory/clinical burden.
- Modulation of postoperative immune and inflammatory response by immune-enhancing enteral diet in gastrointestinal cancer patients
PubMed ID: 11819790
Post‑op GI cancer patients had lower CRP, IL‑6 and TNF‑α after immunonutrition that included omega‑3s.
- Role of enteral immunonutrition in patients with gastric carcinoma undergoing major surgery
PubMed ID: 15851366
Decreases in IL‑6 and TNF‑α reported post‑op with immunonutrition including omega‑3s.
- Attenuation of the systemic inflammatory response and infectious complications after gastrectomy with preoperative oral arginine and omega-3 fatty acids supplemented immunonutrition
PubMed ID: 19629583
Perioperative arginine+omega‑3 shortened SIRS duration—evidence of reduced systemic inflammatory response (multi‑nutrient).
- Randomized study of antiinflammatory and immune-modulatory effects of enteral immunonutrition during concurrent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer
PubMed ID: 24274379
Enteral immunonutrition including ω‑3 blunted rises in CRP and TNF during chemoradiotherapy—clear clinical anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Effects of DHA-enriched fish oil on monocyte/macrophage activation marker sCD163, asymmetric dimethyl arginine, and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 27578110
DHA fish oil reduced sCD163 (macrophage activation marker) in T2D—a meaningful anti‑inflammatory biomarker change.
- Multimodal perioperative care plus immunonutrition versus traditional care in total hip arthroplasty: a randomized pilot study
PubMed ID: 27038614
Multimodal fast‑track protocol with preop immune nutrition (including fish oil) reduced CRP after hip replacement (multi‑component intervention).
- Immunonutrition suppresses acute inflammatory responses through modulation of resolvin E1 in patients undergoing major hepatobiliary resection
PubMed ID: 26965712
EPA‑enriched immunonutrition raised resolvin E1 and lowered IL‑6 after major liver surgery—mechanistic and clinical anti‑inflammatory signals.
- Functional and metabolic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation and the role of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate addition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39181037
EPA/DHA (with HMB) lowered several proinflammatory cytokines in COPD patients.
- Benefits of Krill Oil Supplementation During Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 40671417
Krill oil lowered TNF‑α and CRP during weight‑loss program—direct reductions in inflammatory markers.
- Fatty fish intake decreases lipids related to inflammation and insulin signaling--a lipidomics approach
PubMed ID: 19390588
Fatty fish intake reduced ceramides/DGs/lysoPCs linked to inflammation and insulin resistance (robust lipidomic signal).
- Inclusion of Atlantic salmon in the Chinese diet reduces cardiovascular disease risk markers in dyslipidemic adult men
PubMed ID: 20797476
Daily oily fish reduced IL‑6 and improved lipid/inflammatory profile in dyslipidemic men.
- Dietary inclusion of salmon, herring and pompano as oily fish reduces CVD risk markers in dyslipidaemic middle-aged and elderly Chinese women
PubMed ID: 22221492
Eight weeks of oily‑fish intake in dyslipidemic women increased EPA+DHA and decreased TNF‑α and IL‑6—direct anti‑inflammatory biomarker changes.
- Dietary supplementation with a natural carotenoid mixture decreases oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 12947433
Carotenoid + fish oil reduced oxidative damage markers and enhanced TG lowering versus fish oil alone—supports reduced oxidative/inflammatory stress when combined with antioxidants.
- A diet high in fatty fish, bilberries and wholegrain products improves markers of endothelial function and inflammation in individuals with impaired glucose metabolism in a randomised controlled trial: the Sysdimet study
PubMed ID: 21870174
Diet including fatty fish lowered hsCRP and endothelial activation marker (E‑selectin) in at‑risk adults.
- Effect of enteral feeding with eicosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Enteral Nutrition in ARDS Study Group
PubMed ID: 10470743
Enteral EPA‑containing formula markedly reduced bronchoalveolar neutrophils and clinical organ failure in ARDS (strong anti‑inflammatory signal; combined formula).
- Efficacy of Boswellia serrata Extract and/or an Omega-3-Based Product for Improving Pain and Function in People Older Than 40 Years with Persistent Knee Pain: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 37686880
Clinical reduction in knee pain/function suggests anti‑inflammatory action in osteoarthritic symptoms with omega‑3 product.
- Rapid EPA and DHA incorporation and reduced PGE2 levels after one week intervention with a medical food in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 23123043
Short trial showed rapid EPA/DHA incorporation and decreased proinflammatory PGE2 in radiotherapy patients.
- Multifunctional dietary approach reduces intestinal inflammation in relation with changes in gut microbiota composition in subjects at cardiometabolic risk: the SINFONI project
PubMed ID: 39710576
Cereal product including omega‑3 reduced fecal calprotectin and fasting LPS — reduced gut inflammation.
- Influence of a total parenteral nutrition enriched with omega-3 fatty acids on leukotriene synthesis of peripheral leukocytes and systemic cytokine levels in patients with major surgery
PubMed ID: 9042869
Strong RCT evidence of shifts to less proinflammatory leukotrienes and lower TNF‑α after omega‑3 enriched nutrition.
- Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy modifies neonatal leukotriene production by cord-blood-derived neutrophils
PubMed ID: 17596121
Maternal fish-oil lowered neonatal leukotriene production and correlated with lower neonatal proinflammatory cytokine output.
- Plasma VEGF and IL-8 Levels in Patients with Mixed Dyslipidaemia. Effect of Rosuvastatin Monotherapy or its Combination at a Lower Dose with Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Pilot Study
PubMed ID: 27041244
Addition of ω‑3 decreased IL‑8 in dyslipidemia patients—anti‑inflammatory signal despite mixed VEGF result.
- Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Serum Biomarkers, Inflammatory Agents, and Quality of Life of Patients on Hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 27903997
Reduction in VCAM (inflammatory marker) in hemodialysis patients after omega‑3 supplementation.
- The effect of n-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 supplementation on neutrophil leukotrienes, mediators of inflammation resolution and myeloperoxidase in chronic kidney disease
PubMed ID: 29577973
High‑dose n‑3 in CKD increased specialized pro‑resolving mediators and reduced plasma MPO (RCT mechanistic evidence of reduced inflammation).
- High-dose Omega-3 Alters Serum Magnesium and Calcium Levels and Affects Fibromyalgia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Control Study
PubMed ID: 39377412
Fibromyalgia trial showed symptom improvement and correlated rises in Ca/Mg; implies reduced inflammatory pain processes.
- Comparative effectiveness of adding omega-3 and Manuka honey combination to conventional therapy in preventing and treating oxidative stress in pediatric β-thalassemia major - a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 37458648
In β‑thalassemia children omega‑3 (with Manuka honey) reduced oxidative‑stress marker 8‑iso‑PGF2α and hemolysis marker—anti‑oxidative/anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Early enteral feeding in postsurgical cancer patients. Fish oil structured lipid-based polymeric formula versus a standard polymeric formula
PubMed ID: 8604913
Postoperative cancer patients fed fish‑oil formula had fewer infections and lower inflammatory complications—clinically relevant inflammation reduction.
- Effect of marine oils supplementation on coagulation and cellular activation in whole blood
PubMed ID: 8614301
Marine oils reduced TNF and other inflammatory/coagulation markers in a large randomized supplementation study.
- Cod liver oil (n-3 fatty acids) as an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sparing agent in rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 18362100
Cod liver oil allowed NSAID reduction in RA (suggests symptom/inflammation reduction despite unchanged activity scores).
- Cod-Liver Oil Improves Metabolic Indices and hs-CRP Levels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31956660
Cod‑liver oil reduced hs‑CRP and other inflammation markers in pregnant women with GDM — clear anti‑inflammatory signal.
- A randomized controlled trial of the effects of n-3 fatty acids on resolvins in chronic kidney disease
PubMed ID: 25908532
Marked increases in specialized proresolving lipid mediators after omega‑3 (biomarker evidence of anti‑inflammatory activity).
- n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Leukocyte Telomere Length in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
PubMed ID: 27007392
Omega‑3 reduced plasma F2‑isoprostanes and altered telomere length in CKD—evidence of reduced oxidative/inflammatory stress.
- Addition of omega-3 fatty acid and coenzyme Q10 to statin therapy in patients with combined dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 28541926
Omega‑3 (±CoQ10) reduced hsCRP and IL‑6 in statin‑treated dyslipidemia patients (pilot RCT).
- The clinical effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fish oils and/or copper in systemic lupus erythematosus
PubMed ID: 15290734
Fish oil slightly reduced SLE activity (clinical inflammation index) though lab immunologic indices unchanged.
- Dysregulation of Subcutaneous White Adipose Tissue Inflammatory Environment Modelling in Non-Insulin Resistant Obesity and Responses to Omega-3 Fatty Acids - A Double Blind, Randomised Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35958557
Subcutaneous adipose transcriptome showed downregulation of inflammatory genes after 12 weeks of high‑dose n‑3 (human tissue evidence).
- Effect of a collagen-enriched beverage with or without omega-3 fatty acids on wound healing, metabolic biomarkers, and adipokines in patients with major burns
PubMed ID: 36724726
Collagen+ω‑3 lowered hs‑CRP/pre‑albumin ratio and prevented adiponectin decline after burns (anti‑inflammatory signal).
- The Effect of a Fish Oil and/or Probiotic Intervention from Early Pregnancy Onwards on Colostrum Immune Mediators: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial in Overweight/Obese Mothers
PubMed ID: 37326413
Combination FO+probiotics produced modest increases in select colostrum immune mediators and small inflammatory changes.
- Consumption of Goat Cheese Naturally Rich in Omega-3 and Conjugated Linoleic Acid Improves the Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Biomarkers of Overweight and Obese Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32380746
n‑3/CLA‑enriched cheese (with lifestyle program) produced ~36% CRP reduction (anti‑inflammatory marker).
- A dietary supplement attenuates IL-6 and CRP after eccentric exercise in untrained males
PubMed ID: 14652498
DHA plus antioxidants reduced post‑exercise IL‑6 and CRP versus placebo.
- Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation attenuates inflammatory markers after eccentric exercise in untrained men
PubMed ID: 21358504
Omega‑3 supplementation blunted several exercise‑induced inflammatory and muscle‑damage responses.
- Docosahexaenoic acid affects markers of inflammation and muscle damage after eccentric exercise
PubMed ID: 25029008
DHA modestly lowered IL‑6 after eccentric exercise—evidence of reduced inflammatory response.
- Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce early doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
PubMed ID: 34842343
Pediatric trial: ω‑3 reduced MDA and preserved antioxidant markers vs control during doxorubicin exposure (anti‑oxidant/anti‑inflammatory effect).
- The synergistic effects of ω-3 fatty acids and nano-curcumin supplementation on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α gene expression and serum level in migraine patients
PubMed ID: 28478481
ω‑3 + nano‑curcumin markedly downregulated TNF‑α mRNA and serum TNF‑α (strong anti‑inflammatory combination effect).
- A Novel Combination of ω-3 Fatty Acids and Nano-Curcumin Modulates Interleukin-6 Gene Expression and High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein Serum Levels in Patients with Migraine: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study
PubMed ID: 29938621
ω‑3 and/or nanocurcumin lowered IL‑6 expression and hs‑CRP in migraine patients, largest effect with combination.
- The Combined Effects of ω -3 Fatty Acids and Nano-Curcumin Supplementation on Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1) Gene Expression and Serum Levels in Migraine Patients
PubMed ID: 29237386
ω‑3 reduced ICAM-1 serum levels (inflammation/adhesion) and combo reduced migraine frequency — supports anti-inflammatory activity.
- The Neuromodulatory Effects of ω-3 Fatty Acids and Nano-Curcumin on the COX-2/ iNOS Network in Migraines: A Clinical Trial Study from Gene Expression to Clinical Symptoms
PubMed ID: 30760195
ω‑3 + nano-curcumin downregulated COX-2 and iNOS and reduced migraine frequency — strong inflammatory-marker and clinical improvement.
- The effect of curcumin and high-content eicosapentaenoic acid supplementations in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a double-blinded randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38589346
In T2D patients high‑EPA fish oil reduced hs‑CRP and improved antioxidant capacity—robust anti‑inflammatory biomarker changes.
- Reduced ex vivo stimulated IL-6 response in infants randomized to fish oil from 9 to 18 months, especially among PPARG2 and COX2 wild types
PubMed ID: 25498245
Infant RCT: fish oil reduced stimulated IL‑6 in some genetic subgroups—anti‑inflammatory signal in early life immune responses.
- Dietary fish oil and olive oil supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical and immunologic effects
PubMed ID: 2363736
Clear dose-dependent reductions in inflammatory mediators (LTB4, IL-1) and clinical joint signs in RA — strong anti-inflammatory evidence.
- Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and naproxen treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 1464864
Omega-3 improved morning stiffness and global assessments in RA alongside expected anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
- Effects of fish oil supplementation on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug requirement in patients with mild rheumatoid arthritis--a double-blind placebo controlled study
PubMed ID: 8220938
RA patients required much less NSAID use over 12 months, consistent with clinically meaningful anti‑inflammatory benefit.
- n-3 fatty acid ethyl ester administration to healthy subjects and to hypertriglyceridemic patients reduces tissue factor activity in adherent monocytes
PubMed ID: 7918310
Substantial and sustained reduction in monocyte tissue factor activity indicates a strong anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Dietary supplementation with very long-chain n-3 fatty acids in man decreases expression of the interleukin-2 receptor (CD25) on mitogen-stimulated lymphocytes from patients with inflammatory skin diseases
PubMed ID: 8050452
High‑dose FO lowered CD25 expression on stimulated T cells in inflammatory skin disease—anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in treated-hypertensive type 2 diabetic subjects
PubMed ID: 14583341
EPA/DHA reduced urinary F2‑isoprostanes (oxidative-stress marker) in hypertensive diabetics.
- Gamma-tocopherol and docosahexaenoic acid decrease inflammation in dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 17720098
IL‑6 and WBC declines observed in dialysis patients, though intervention combined DHA and gamma‑tocopherol.
- A randomised interventional trial of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on endothelial function and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus
PubMed ID: 17875549
SLE RCT produced significant decreases in disease activity and oxidative stress markers.
- The impact of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on inflammation, insulin sensitivity and CVD risk in a group of overweight women with an inflammatory phenotype
PubMed ID: 17199721
Overweight-women trial lowered CRP and IL-6 along with TGs.
- Fish-oil supplementation induces antiinflammatory gene expression profiles in human blood mononuclear cells
PubMed ID: 19515734
1.8 g/day EPA+DHA produced broad anti‑inflammatory and anti‑atherogenic shifts in immune‑cell gene expression (genome‑wide effect).
- Effect of fish oil (n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) on plasma lipids, lipoproteins and inflammatory markers in HIV-infected patients treated with antiretroviral therapy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 19685375
Shift toward anti‑inflammatory leukotriene LTB5 and improved LTB5/LTB4 ratio in HIV patients indicates inflammatory profile improvement.
- DHA supplementation decreases serum C-reactive protein and other markers of inflammation in hypertriglyceridemic men
PubMed ID: 19158225
DHA supplementation significantly reduced neutrophils, CRP (‑15%) and IL‑6 (‑23%) in hypertriglyceridemic men — strong anti‑inflammatory evidence.
- Fish oil supplementation lowers C-reactive protein levels independent of triglyceride reduction in patients with end-stage renal disease
PubMed ID: 19461006
EPA+DHA reduced CRP over 6 months in dialysis patients, supporting systemic anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the cardiovascular risk profile of subjects with metabolic syndrome, including markers of inflammation and auto-immunity
PubMed ID: 19593941
hs‑CRP decreased in metabolic syndrome subjects on fish oil, consistent with reduced inflammation.
- Serum levels of interleukin-18 are reduced by diet and n-3 fatty acid intervention in elderly high-risk men
PubMed ID: 19595382
Large randomized 3‑year trial reported ≈10% reduction in IL‑18 with n‑3 supplementation, consistent anti‑inflammatory action.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from highly concentrated n-3 fatty acid ethyl esters is incorporated into advanced atherosclerotic plaques and higher plaque EPA is associated with decreased plaque inflammation and increased stability
PubMed ID: 20542512
EPA incorporated into carotid plaques and was linked to lower plaque inflammation and reduced inflammatory mRNA markers.
- Impact of a novel nutritional formula on asthma control and biomarkers of allergic airway inflammation in children
PubMed ID: 20545703
Children with asthma showed reduced exhaled NO and improved airway responsiveness markers.
- Adjunctive treatment of chronic periodontitis with daily dietary supplementation with omega-3 Fatty acids and low-dose aspirin
PubMed ID: 20572767
Periodontitis RCT decreased local inflammatory markers (RANKL, MMP‑8) with clinical benefit.
- Pre-treatment with an intravenous lipid emulsion containing fish oil (eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid) decreases inflammatory markers after open-heart surgery in infants: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22136963
Large TNF‑α reduction (≈60%) after perioperative EPA/DHA lipid emulsion — strong anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Oral administration of docosahexaenoic acid attenuates interleukin-1β response and clinical course of septic neonates
PubMed ID: 22079797
Septic neonate study lowered IL‑1β and was associated with milder clinical course, consistent with anti‑inflammatory action.
- Fish oil supplementation improves neutrophil function during cancer chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 22160495
Preservation/improvement of neutrophil function during chemotherapy indicates anti‑inflammatory/immune‑protective effects.
- Effect of n-3 fatty acids on patients with advanced lung cancer: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 22114792
Chemotherapy study showed reductions in CRP and IL‑6 with EPA+DHA — clear anti‑inflammatory signal in patients.
- The effects of fish oil supplementation on markers of inflammation in chronic kidney disease patients
PubMed ID: 22285316
Small CKD RCT reduced IL-1β (borderline) but not IL-6/TNF-α — modest anti-inflammatory signal.
- Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on serum levels of tumour necrosis factor-alpha, C-reactive protein and interleukin-2 in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
PubMed ID: 23023905
8-week FO in T2D lowered TNF-α and IL-2 significantly, indicating short-term anti-inflammatory action.
- Platelet redox balance in diabetic patients with hypertension improved by n-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 23238663
In hypertensive diabetic patients fish oil lowered platelet oxidative stress markers and triglycerides — anti-inflammatory vascular effect.
- Effect of n-3 supplementation on hyperactivity, oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
PubMed ID: 24568073
Significant reductions in CRP and IL-6 in children taking EPA+DHA — clear anti-inflammatory signal.
- A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement
PubMed ID: 23916928
Combined fish oil + vitamins markedly lowered post‑op oxidative stress and inflammation markers (trial included combined antioxidants).
- Omega-3 PUFA supplementation and the response to evoked endotoxemia in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 24190860
High‑dose omega‑3 reduced febrile response to endotoxin and trended to lower multiple inflammatory biomarkers.
- Habitual diets rich in dark-green vegetables are associated with an increased response to ω-3 fatty acid supplementation in Americans of African ancestry
PubMed ID: 24259553
Study found that high responders to supplementation (linked to diet) had larger EPA incorporation and greater reductions in plasma triglycerides, VLDL size and monocyte LTB4 (inflammatory mediator).
- Omega-3 fatty acids reduce adipose tissue macrophages in human subjects with insulin resistance
PubMed ID: 23328126
12‑week RCT showed decreased adipose macrophages, lower plasma MCP‑1, and increased capillaries—clear tissue‑level anti‑inflammatory remodeling.
- Plasma n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in chronic heart failure in the GISSI-Heart Failure Trial: relation with fish intake, circulating biomarkers, and mortality
PubMed ID: 23351824
Supplementation substantially raised blood EPA/DHA and was associated with reductions in pentraxin‑3 (an inflammatory marker).
- Efficacy of fish oil on serum of TNF α , IL-1 β , and IL-6 oxidative stress markers in multiple sclerosis treated with interferon beta-1b
PubMed ID: 23861993
Marked, consistent reductions in TNFα, IL‑1β, IL‑6 and NO metabolites over 12 months in MS patients indicate robust anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid and Periodontitis in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 24970858
DHA reduced local gingival inflammation markers (GCF hsCRP, IL‑1β) and clinical gingival indices in periodontitis trial.
- Effects of perioperative supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on leukotriene B₄ and leukotriene B₅ production by stimulated neutrophils in patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized, placebo-controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 25268838
Preoperative n‑3 markedly increased less‑inflammatory leukotriene/metabolite profiles (LTB5, 5‑HEPE) and decreased pro‑inflammatory LTB4.
- Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the up-regulation of endothelial chemokines in maintenance hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 25204316
Reduced LPS‑induced chemokine responses (RANTES, MCP‑1) in PBMCs of dialysis patients without systemic CRP/IL‑6 changes.
- Effects of oral supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on nutritional state and inflammatory markers in maintenance hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 24613294
Small anti‑inflammatory biomarker changes (ferritin, IL‑10/IL‑6 ratio) observed in dialysis patients with fish oil.
- Fish oil supplementation induces expression of genes related to cell cycle, endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis in peripheral blood mononuclear cells: a transcriptomic approach
PubMed ID: 24641624
PBMC gene expression shifts reflect reduced pro‑inflammatory pathway activity after 7 weeks FO.
- A prospective, randomized, controlled study of ω-3 fish oil fat emulsion-based parenteral nutrition for patients following surgical resection of gastric tumors
PubMed ID: 24655407
Omega‑3 PN blunted postoperative rises in IL‑6/TNFα/WBC and reduced infections—strong anti‑inflammatory clinical signal.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation provides an additional benefit to a low-dust diet in the management of horses with chronic lower airway inflammatory disease
PubMed ID: 25307169
Omega‑3 supplement with diet reduced airway neutrophils and improved respiratory scores in horses (anti‑inflammatory effect).
- Increasing long-chain n-3PUFA consumption improves small peripheral artery function in patients at intermediate-high cardiovascular risk
PubMed ID: 24746829
Higher long‑chain n‑3 intake associated with decreased hs‑CRP and improved endothelial/inflammatory markers (observational/within‑trial evidence).
- Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Reduces Inflammation in Obese Pregnant Women: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26340264
In obese pregnant women omega‑3 substantially lowered CRP and multiple inflammatory genes in adipose and placenta (strong anti‑inflammatory evidence).
- Red Blood Cell Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA n-3) is Inversely Associated with Triglycerides and C-reactive Protein (CRP) in Healthy Adults and Dose-Dependently Increases Following n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation
PubMed ID: 26247967
RBC DPA inversely associated with CRP and triglycerides and rose dose‑dependently after EPA/DHA supplementation.
- Omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids down-regulate nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) gene and blood cell adhesion molecule expression in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease
PubMed ID: 25976467
Sickle cell patients showed increased EPA/DHA and decreased NF‑κB and WBC count — meaningful anti‑inflammatory changes.
- Inflammation as a predictive biomarker for response to omega-3 fatty acids in major depressive disorder: a proof-of-concept study
PubMed ID: 25802980
EPA antidepressant benefit was pronounced in patients with elevated inflammatory markers—links to inflammation modulation and clinical response.
- A randomized, crossover, head-to-head comparison of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation to reduce inflammation markers in men and women: the Comparing EPA to DHA (ComparED) Study
PubMed ID: 27281302
DHA produced stronger, consistent reductions in several inflammatory markers (IL‑18, adiponectin changes) versus EPA—robust anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Beneficial Effects of Enteral Docosahexaenoic Acid on the Markers of Inflammation and Clinical Outcomes of Neonates Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery: An Intervention Study
PubMed ID: 27394149
Perioperative enteral DHA reduced cellular inflammatory markers and was associated with fewer sepsis events and shorter ICU stays.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid plus alpha-tocopherol supplementation on malnutrition-inflammation score, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 27554670
Significant improvements in malnutrition–inflammation score and antioxidant capacity in hemodialysis patients.
- A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Two Forms of Omega-3 Supplements for Treating Dry Eye Disease
PubMed ID: 27817918
Krill/fish oil reduced tear IL‑17A and improved dry‑eye inflammation markers.
- Macrophage Activation in Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Correlates with Hepatic Progenitor Cell Response via Wnt3a Pathway
PubMed ID: 27310371
NAFLD cohort showed decreased pro‑inflammatory macrophages and improved histologic inflammation with DHA.
- Cytokine distribution in mothers and breastfed children after omega-3 LCPUFAs supplementation during the last trimester of pregnancy and the lactation period: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29031393
Maternal/infant cytokine shifts indicate an anti‑inflammatory pattern with supplementation.
- Impact of Docosahexaenoic Acid Therapy on Subgingival Plaque Microbiota
PubMed ID: 28517974
DHA+aspirin improved periodontal clinical outcomes via host‑modulation, implying anti‑inflammatory action in tissues.
- Effects of prenatal n-3 fatty acid supplementation on offspring resolvins at birth and 12 years of age: a double-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29173199
Prenatal supplementation increased SPM precursors (18‑HEPE, 17‑HDHA) in cord blood, promoting inflammation resolution at birth.
- The n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation Improved the Cognitive Function in the Chinese Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28075381
In older adults with MCI, omega‑3 lowered IL‑6, TNF‑α and sPLA2 over 6 months, indicating reduced systemic inflammation.
- Potential therapeutic impact of omega-3 long chain-polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation markers in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A double-blind, controlled randomized trial
PubMed ID: 28987470
Large reductions in proinflammatory cytokines (IL‑1β, IL‑6) and large IL‑10 increase in DMD boys indicate strong anti‑inflammatory effects.
- EPA + DHA supplementation reduces PMN activation in microenvironment of chronic venous leg ulcers: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study
PubMed ID: 28758717
EPA+DHA reduced wound neutrophil activation and proteases (MMP‑8, HNE) with trends to improved healing.
- Oxidative stress reduction related to the efficacy of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in first episode schizophrenia: Secondary outcome analysis of the OFFER randomized trial
PubMed ID: 28651701
n‑3 PUFA increased antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative damage in early schizophrenia, correlating with symptom reduction (anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant effect).
- Inflammatory gene expression in whole blood cells after EPA vs. DHA supplementation: Results from the ComparED study
PubMed ID: 28131045
High‑dose EPA/DHA changed anti‑inflammatory gene expression in abdominal obesity (PPARA up, CD14 down).
- Relationship between the omega-3 index and specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators in patients with peripheral arterial disease taking fish oil supplements
PubMed ID: 28778393
High‑dose FO in PAD markedly raised omega‑3 index and precursors of specialized pro‑resolving mediators—strong biochemical anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Dietary supplementation with low-dose omega-3 fatty acids reduces salivary tumor necrosis factor-α levels in patients with chronic periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 28177133
Adjunct omega‑3 lowered salivary TNF‑α at 6 months in periodontitis, showing local anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid reduces high levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in aging adults: A randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 29735019
Large reductions in circulating pro‑inflammatory cytokines (IL‑6, IL‑1β, TNF‑α) after 2.5 g/day EPA+DHA in people with chronic wounds (robust anti‑inflammatory signal).
- The effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on physical function, exercise, and joint replacement in patients with coronary artery disease: A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29752179
Reported reductions in inflammatory markers in CAD patients treated with EPA+DHA.
- A Randomized Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Gene Expression Related to Insulin Action, Blood Lipids, and Inflammation in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus-Fish Oil Supplementation and Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 29385062
Gestational diabetes RCT showed decreased IL‑1 and TNF‑α gene expression and upregulated PPAR‑γ (anti‑inflammatory molecular changes).
- Effect of prenatal EPA and DHA on maternal and umbilical cord blood cytokines
PubMed ID: 29940888
Prenatal EPA lowered maternal IL‑6, TNFα and IL‑15 versus placebo — clear anti‑inflammatory signal in humans.
- Double-blind, randomized, multicenter phase 2 study of SC411 in children with sickle cell disease (SCOT trial)
PubMed ID: 30097463
Sickle cell trial showed reductions in inflammatory/coagulation markers (sE‑selectin) and signals toward fewer crises.
- Effects of DHA-enriched fish oil on gene expression levels of p53 and NF-κB and PPAR-γ activity in PBMCs of patients with T2DM: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31831363
DHA increased PPAR‑γ activity in immune cells, a pathway involved in anti‑inflammatory responses (mechanistic support).
- Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids EPA and DHA as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Treatment of Periodontitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32867199
High‑dose FO as adjunct to periodontal therapy significantly reduced bleeding on probing, improved attachment and lowered salivary pro‑inflammatory cytokines.
- Efficacy of omega 3 fatty acid as an adjunct in the management of chronic periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32436902
Adjunctive ω‑3 improved periodontal pocket depth and attachment—localized anti‑inflammatory/clinical effect.
- Lowering effects of fish oil supplementation on proinflammatory markers in hypertension: results from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32044905
Significant reductions in TNF‑α and CRP in hypertensive adults after 90 days.
- Fish oil supplementation alters emotion-generated corticolimbic functional connectivity in depressed adolescents at high-risk for bipolar I disorder: A 12-week placebo-controlled fMRI trial
PubMed ID: 34214231
Reduced AA and altered corticolimbic connectivity; biochemical anti‑inflammatory shifts observed.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Randomized Dose-Finding Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 36005883
High‑dose EPA showed inflammatory biomarker changes correlated with symptom improvements.
- Effects of omega-3 supplementation as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy on periodontal parameters in periodontitis patients: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36414947
Adjunctive omega‑3 in periodontal therapy produced significantly greater reductions in pocket depth and attachment loss, consistent with reduced local inflammation.
- Omega-3 fatty acids supplements for dry eye - Are they effective or ineffective?
PubMed ID: 37026312
Large trial in VDT users improved dry‑eye signs (TBUT, osmolarity, goblet cell density) consistent with reduced ocular surface inflammation.
- Regression of Coronary Fatty Plaque and Risk of Cardiac Events According to Blood Pressure Status: Data From a Randomized Trial of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
PubMed ID: 37681568
EPA+DHA reduced neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and neutrophils in normotensive subgroup, indicating systemic anti‑inflammatory effects associated with plaque regression.
- Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Oral Supplementation with a Highly-Concentrated Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Triglyceride in Patients with Keratoconus: A Randomized Controlled Preliminary Study
PubMed ID: 36904299
High‑dose DHA improved systemic antioxidant capacity and reduced inflammatory cytokines (IL‑6, TNF‑α) in keratoconus patients.
- Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: EPA or DHA?
PubMed ID: 38051142
EPA or DHA improved some exercise‑recovery measures and impacted inflammation markers vs placebo.
- [Parenteral supplementation with EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids improves recovery prognosis in critically ill patients]
PubMed ID: 36602145
Parenteral EPA/DHA in critically ill patients improved prognostic scores and mortality—consistent with attenuation of harmful inflammation.
- Clinical response to EPA supplementation in patients with major depressive disorder is associated with higher plasma concentrations of pro-resolving lipid mediators
PubMed ID: 36635595
In depressed, inflamed individuals, clinical response to EPA correlated with rises in pro‑resolving mediators and CRP reductions.
- Clinical and microbiological outcomes of subgingival instrumentation supplemented with high-dose omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in periodontal treatment - a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 37179297
Adjunctive high‑dose fish oil reduced periodontal inflammation and pathogen counts at early follow‑up.
- Enhanced Production of EPA-Derived Anti-Inflammatory Metabolites after Oral Administration of a Novel Self-Emulsifying Highly Purified EPA Ethyl Ester Formulation (MND-2119)
PubMed ID: 37532570
Self‑emulsifying EPA rapidly raised EPA and EPA‑derived anti‑inflammatory metabolites (strong biomarker signal).
- Joint effects of one year of marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and participant dietary fish intake upon circulating lipid mediators of inflammation resolution in a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38518540
One‑year omega‑3 markedly lowered pro‑inflammatory mediators and increased pro‑resolving precursors (strong biomarker evidence).
- Synbiotic Bacillus megaterium DSM 32963 and n-3 PUFA Salt Composition Elevates Pro-Resolving Lipid Mediator Levels in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 38732601
Synbiotic+n‑3 produced large rapid rises in specialized pro-resolving mediator precursors—strong mechanistic evidence for resolution of inflammation.
- The effect of fish oil rich in cetoleic acid on the omega-3 index and skin quality
PubMed ID: 38788345
Cetoleic-rich fish oil reduced skin erythema (inflammation) and raised omega-3 index in small pilot trials.
- Fish-Oil Supplementation and Cardiovascular Events in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 41201837
Large trial showed major CV event reductions in dialysis patients — plausible contribution from anti‑inflammatory effects of EPA/DHA.
- Multimicronutrient and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces low-grade inflammation in older participants: An exploratory study
PubMed ID: 40644954
Multinutrient+ω-3 reduced a composite low-grade inflammation score in older adults (RCT evidence).
- Associations Between Dietary Intakes of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Blood Levels, and Pain Interference in People with Migraine: A Path Analysis of Randomized Trial Data
PubMed ID: 41515121
Higher blood EPA (and DHA) mediated modest reductions in pain interference—consistent with an anti‑inflammatory mechanism in migraine.
- Randomized dose-response trial of n-3 fatty acids in hormone receptor negative breast cancer survivors - impact on breast adipose oxylipin and DNA methylation patterns
PubMed ID: 40288580
High‑dose EPA+DHA altered adipose oxylipins and reduced triglycerides, indicating shifts in inflammatory lipid mediators.
- An oral supplement enriched with fish oil, soluble fiber, and antioxidants for corticosteroid sparing in ulcerative colitis: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15822041
Supplement including fish oil produced a steroid‑sparing effect in UC, implying reduced inflammatory burden.
- Resistance Training Alone or Combined With N-3 PUFA-Rich Diet in Older Women: Effects on Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy
PubMed ID: 30052800
Resistance training + omega‑3 diet downregulated IL‑1β and upregulated mTOR — clear anti‑inflammatory molecular signal.
- Effect of six months of fish oil supplementation in stable rheumatoid arthritis. A double-blind, controlled study
PubMed ID: 1529284
RA study showed biochemical n‑3 increases and reduced NSAID use consistent with lowered inflammatory activity.
- Treatment of ulcerative colitis with fish oil supplementation: a prospective 12 month randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 1353742
Rectal EPA increased and leukotriene B4 synthesis fell markedly in UC, indicating anti‑inflammatory action.
- Decreased interleukin-1 beta levels in plasma from rheumatoid arthritis patients after dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 1458789
RA trial demonstrated decreased IL‑1β, an objective inflammatory marker.
- A controlled trial of fish oil in IgA nephropathy. Mayo Nephrology Collaborative Group
PubMed ID: 7935657
High‑dose fish oil slowed progression of IgA nephropathy (likely via anti‑inflammatory effects).
- [Fish oils and rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized and double-blind study]
PubMed ID: 8066866
12-week n‑3 PUFA produced small but significant reductions in CRP and some RA symptoms.
- Long-term effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in active rheumatoid arthritis. A 12-month, double-blind, controlled study
PubMed ID: 8003055
One-year omega‑3 improved RA clinical outcomes and reduced need for other anti‑inflammatory meds.
- Effects of high-dose fish oil on rheumatoid arthritis after stopping nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Clinical and immune correlates
PubMed ID: 7639807
RA trial showed reduced IL‑1β and marked clinical improvement — clear anti-inflammatory effect in inflammatory disease.
- The effect of n-3 fatty acids on neutrophil chemiluminescence
PubMed ID: 7624736
Robust reduction in neutrophil chemiluminescence (oxidative burst) after n‑3 PUFA—strong anti‑inflammatory biomarker evidence.
- Effect of an enteric-coated fish-oil preparation on relapses in Crohn's disease
PubMed ID: 8628335
Marked reduction in Crohn's relapse/greater remission implies clinically relevant anti‑inflammatory effects in IBD.
- [The use of n-3 fatty acids in chronic juvenile arthritis]
PubMed ID: 9064671
CRP decrease in juvenile arthritis indicates systemic anti‑inflammatory effect relevant to inflammatory conditions.
- The long-term outcome of patients with IgA nephropathy treated with fish oil in a controlled trial. Mayo Nephrology Collaborative Group
PubMed ID: 10446945
Long‑term fish oil slowed progression in IgA nephropathy, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/immune effects.
- Eicosapentanoic acid reduces plasma levels of remnant lipoproteins and prevents in vivo peroxidation of LDL in dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 10505695
Large reductions in remnant lipoproteins and ox‑LDL (in dialysis) imply reduced atherogenic inflammation.
- Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 11036827
RA patients had modest clinical improvement and biochemical EPA incorporation consistent with anti‑inflammatory effect.
- The effect of n-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis: results from SCIMO, an angiographic study, background and implications
PubMed ID: 11838000
1.5 g/day n‑3 reduced inflammatory gene expression (PDGF/MCP‑1) and was associated with less angiographic progression — strong human anti-inflammatory signal.
- Dietary fish oil decreases C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and triacylglycerol to HDL-cholesterol ratio in postmenopausal women on HRT
PubMed ID: 14505813
Postmenopausal women on HRT: fish oil decreased CRP and IL‑6 versus safflower oil.
- Inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis by a novel dietary fatty acid formulation in patients with atopic asthma: a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, prospective trial
PubMed ID: 12852711
EPA+GLA emulsion lowered leukotriene biosynthesis (inflammatory mediator) in atopic asthma.
- Effects of simvastain combined with omega-3 fatty acids on high sensitive C-reactive protein, lipidemia, and fibrinolysis in patients with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 15250255
Omega‑3 added to statin therapy produced substantial reductions in hsCRP and triglycerides vs baseline/placebo.
- Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 15723739
RA trial showed clinical improvement in inflammatory joint disease consistent with anti‑inflammatory action.
- Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammatory markers in COPD
PubMed ID: 16354850
Omega-3 supplement in COPD lowered leukotriene B4 and improved symptoms, indicating anti-inflammatory effects.
- Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit an increase of proinflammatory cytokines in patients with active Crohn's disease compared with omega-6 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 16305726
Enteral omega-3 blunted increases in multiple proinflammatory cytokines in active Crohn's disease vs omega-6.
- Dietary intake of differently fed salmon; the influence on markers of human atherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 15638820
Salmon (high marine n‑3) in CHD patients reduced IL‑6 and VCAM‑1 in 6‑week randomized dietary study.
- Effects of enteral feeding with eicosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants in mechanically ventilated patients with severe sepsis and septic shock
PubMed ID: 16850002
EPA-containing enteral formula reduced mortality in sepsis; likely mediated by modulation of inflammation (but formula had other components).
- Dietary (n-3) fatty acids reduce plasma F2-isoprostanes but not prostaglandin F2alpha in healthy humans
PubMed ID: 16614408
Supplemental fish oil lowered nonenzymatic lipid-peroxidation marker (8-iso-PGF2α), suggesting reduced oxidative/inflammatory stress.
- Benefit of an enteral diet enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid and gamma-linolenic acid in ventilated patients with acute lung injury
PubMed ID: 16484911
EPA+GLA enteral feeding reduced ventilation needs and improved pulmonary mechanics in acute lung injury — anti-inflammatory/beneficial host-response.
- Omega-3 fatty acids-supplemented parenteral nutrition decreases hyperinflammatory response and attenuates systemic disease sequelae in severe acute pancreatitis: a randomized and controlled study
PubMed ID: 18443134
Parenteral omega-3 in severe pancreatitis produced clear decreases in CRP and improved clinical inflammatory outcomes.
- Impact of postoperative omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented parenteral nutrition on clinical outcomes and immunomodulations in colorectal cancer patients
PubMed ID: 18416476
Postoperative fish-oil PN reduced IL-6 on day 8 and shifted immune-cell ratios, indicating reduced postoperative inflammation.
- Anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and plant sterols in hyperlipidemic individuals
PubMed ID: 18977480
n‑3 PUFA plus plant sterols markedly reduced hs‑CRP, TNF‑α, IL‑6 and other inflammatory markers (short combined intervention).
- Fish oil-supplemented parenteral nutrition in severe acute pancreatitis patients and effects on immune function and infectious risk: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19568921
Parenteral n-3 increased anti-inflammatory IL-10 and immune marker HLA-DR versus omega-6.
- Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19394939
TNF-α decreased and endothelial function improved after fish oil—consistent anti-inflammatory action.
- Regulation of omega-3 fish oil emulsion on the SIRS during the initial stage of severe acute pancreatitis
PubMed ID: 19224159
IV fish oil in severe acute pancreatitis reduced SIRS and pro-/anti-inflammatory cytokine shifts.
- Fish oil supplementation decreases serum soluble receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand/osteoprotegerin ratio in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 20034487
RA adjunct fish oil reduced TNF-α (key inflammatory cytokine) and improved bone-related markers.
- Reduced ex vivo interleukin-6 production by dietary fish oil is not modified by linoleic acid intake in healthy men
PubMed ID: 19494025
Oral fish oil lowered LPS-stimulated IL-6 production ex vivo—evidence of lowered inflammatory reactivity.
- Increased consumption of fatty and lean fish reduces serum C-reactive protein concentrations but not inflammation markers in feces and in colonic biopsies
PubMed ID: 20032491
Dietary fish intake modestly reduced serum CRP over 6 months—systemic inflammation signal.
- Effects of long chain omega-3 fatty acids on metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in combined dyslipidemia patients
PubMed ID: 19397392
Six-month supplementation lowered hs‑CRP and other inflammatory/remodeling markers in dyslipidemic patients.
- Enteral nutrition enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) preserves lean body mass following esophageal cancer surgery: results of a double-blinded randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19247018
Perioperative EPA attenuated postoperative TNF-α/IL-8/IL-10 responses after major surgery.
- Effects of unsaturated fat dietary supplements on blood lipids, and on markers of malnutrition and inflammation in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 19541503
Unsaturated/fish‑oil containing supplement lowered serum CRP in hemodialysis patients (statistically significant), indicating anti‑inflammatory effect in that population.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid therapy on plasma inflammatory markers and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in elderly patients with chronic heart failure
PubMed ID: 20146881
n‑3 PUFA lowered TNF‑α and IL‑6 in elderly chronic heart‑failure patients.
- Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid reduces cardio-ankle vascular index in association with decreased serum amyloid A-LDL in metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 19763135
EPA reduced CRP and other inflammatory/oxidative markers in metabolic syndrome patients.
- Randomized clinical trial of intravenous soybean oil alone versus soybean oil plus fish oil emulsion after gastrointestinal cancer surgery
PubMed ID: 20473991
Parenteral fish-oil reduced SIRS and inflammatory complications after GI cancer surgery.
- Effects of weight loss and seafood consumption on inflammation parameters in young, overweight and obese European men and women during 8 weeks of energy restriction
PubMed ID: 20551965
Salmon intake during calorie restriction produced substantial reductions in hsCRP and IL‑6 versus control diets.
- Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty-acid supplementation on redox status in chronic renal failure patients with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 20303788
2.1 g/day fish oil in CRF markedly lowered triglycerides and improved oxidative‑stress markers (TBARS) and antioxidant enzymes, indicating reduced oxidative/inflammatory stress.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid reduces rectal polyp number and size in familial adenomatous polyposis
PubMed ID: 20348368
EPA reduced rectal polyp number/size in FAP, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/chemopreventive effects.
- Antioxidant therapy reduces oxidative and inflammatory tissue damage in patients subjected to cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation
PubMed ID: 21138533
Perioperative n‑3 plus antioxidants reduced tissue oxidative stress and systemic inflammation (combination therapy).
- The metabolic effects of omega-3 plant sterol esters in mixed hyperlipidemic subjects
PubMed ID: 20617456
n‑3 (as plant sterol esters) produced marked TG reduction and modest hsCRP decrease (inflammation marker).
- Omega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation and anxiety in medical students: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21784145
Significant decrease in stimulated IL‑6 and trend for TNF‑α reduction, consistent anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Superiority of a fish oil-enriched emulsion to medium-chain triacylglycerols/long-chain triacylglycerols in gastrointestinal surgery patients: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22113064
Postoperative parenteral fish oil decreased IL‑6, TNF‑α and NF‑κB, showing anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Comparison of the effects of different intravenous fat emulsions in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis
PubMed ID: 22205554
Direct reductions in proinflammatory cytokines (TNF‑α, IL‑6, IL‑1) and increased IL‑10 with parenteral fish oil in sepsis.
- Enteral nutrition with eicosapentaenoic acid, γ-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the early treatment of sepsis: results from a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled study: the INTERSEPT study
PubMed ID: 21658240
EPA/GLA enteral formula markedly reduced progression to severe sepsis/septic shock and organ failures — large anti‑inflammatory/clinical effect.
- The effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on leukotriene B₄ and leukotriene B₅ production from stimulated neutrophil granulocytes in patients with chronic kidney disease
PubMed ID: 21530211
Clear shift from proinflammatory leukotriene (LTB4) to less inflammatory LTB5 in CKD patients.
- The efficacy of host response modulation therapy (omega-3 plus low-dose aspirin) as an adjunctive treatment of chronic periodontitis (clinical and biochemical study)
PubMed ID: 21261621
Periodontal adjunctive therapy produced decreased IL‑1β and increased IL‑10 — local anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Dose-dependent effects of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on systolic left ventricular function, endothelial function, and markers of inflammation in chronic heart failure of nonischemic origin: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-arm study
PubMed ID: 21570522
High‑dose n‑3 decreased IL‑6 in severe CHF in a dose‑dependent manner.
- [Efficacy evaluation of an oral powder supplement enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid in cancer patients]
PubMed ID: 22411387
EPA-enriched supplement reduced INF-γ in cancer patients, showing reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine.
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PubMed ID: 22227725
Parenteral fish‑oil reduced multiple inflammatory cytokines after major surgery (RCT, ICU patients).
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PubMed ID: 22751375
Feeding formula with fish oil produced a large CRP reduction in critically ill patients, supporting anti‑inflammatory action.
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PubMed ID: 22340541
Fish-oil–enriched IV nutrition after colorectal surgery lowered IL‑6 and TNF‑α vs control.
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PubMed ID: 22640930
Large RCT in overweight adults showed prevention of increases and modest reductions in systemic IL‑6 and TNF‑α with fish oil.
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PubMed ID: 23034965
High‑dose fish oil in severely obese patients reduced adipose inflammatory gene expression and circulating IL‑6.
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PubMed ID: 23010452
Randomized trial showed reduced F2‑isoprostanes (oxidative stress) and associations between improved n‑6:n‑3 ratio and telomere length—evidence of reduced oxidative/inflammatory burden.
- Effect of omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid supplementation in patients with sickle cell anemia: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23193009
Large RCT in sickle cell disease showed marked clinical benefit (fewer vaso‑occlusive events) consistent with anti‑inflammatory effect in that setting.
- [The effects of ω-3 fish oil lipid emulsion on inflammation-immune response and organ function in patients with severe acute pancreatitis]
PubMed ID: 23327958
IV ω‑3 lipids in severe pancreatitis reduced CRP and improved inflammatory/immune recovery markers.
- Efficacy and safety of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (AMR101) therapy in statin-treated patients with persistent high triglycerides (from the ANCHOR study)
PubMed ID: 22819432
High‑purity EPA (4 g/day) significantly lowered hsCRP in statin‑treated patients (robust anti‑inflammatory marker change).
- Efficacy of omega-3 in treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and improvement of quality of life: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 24268387
Systemic ω‑3 reduced ulcer pain/duration—consistent with anti‑inflammatory effects at mucosal sites.
- Effect of a low-fat fish oil diet on proinflammatory eicosanoids and cell-cycle progression score in men undergoing radical prostatectomy
PubMed ID: 24169960
Low‑fat plus fish‑oil pre‑surgery lowered pro‑inflammatory eicosanoids and correlated with reduced tissue proliferation markers.
- Fish oil-supplemented parenteral nutrition in patients following esophageal cancer surgery: effect on inflammation and immune function
PubMed ID: 23368915
Perioperative ω‑3 reduced procalcitonin (inflammation marker) by day 6.
- Energy-restricted, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-rich diet improves the clinical response to immuno-modulating drugs in obese patients with plaque-type psoriasis: a randomized control clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24120032
Psoriasis patients on n‑3‑rich diet had marked clinical skin improvement—plausibly via reduced skin/systemic inflammation.
- Protective effect of fish oil supplementation on DNA damage induced by cigarette smoking
PubMed ID: 24288948
Smokers trial decreased 8‑OHdG and modestly increased TAC (lower oxidative stress/inflammation biomarkers).
- Effects of icosapent ethyl on lipid and inflammatory parameters in patients with diabetes mellitus-2, residual elevated triglycerides (200-500 mg/dL), and on statin therapy at LDL-C goal: the ANCHOR study
PubMed ID: 23835245
Icosapent ethyl lowered hsCRP and other inflammation markers in statin‑treated diabetics (strong anti‑inflammatory biomarker effect).
- Treatment with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids overcomes the inverse association of vitamin D deficiency with inflammation in severely obese patients: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23372745
High‑dose n‑3 PUFA reduced IL‑6 in severely obese adults (robust anti‑inflammatory biomarker change).
- Omega-3 fatty acid therapy reduces triglycerides and interleukin-6 in hypertriglyeridemic HIV patients
PubMed ID: 23683266
Omega‑3 esters reduced IL‑6 and TNF‑α in HIV patients alongside triglyceride lowering (clear anti‑inflammatory signal).
- Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids reduce lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) in patients with stable angina
PubMed ID: 24555913
Omega‑3 (1 g/day) reduced Lp‑PLA2 mass/activity and oxidized LDL after PCI (anti‑inflammatory/anti‑atherogenic signals).
- Icosapent ethyl, a pure ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid: effects on circulating markers of inflammation from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies
PubMed ID: 23325450
High‑purity EPA (4 g/day) markedly reduced hsCRP, Lp‑PLA2 and Ox‑LDL in hypertriglyceridemic patients.
- A randomized, double-masked study to evaluate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in meibomian gland dysfunction
PubMed ID: 24039409
Omega-3 nutraceutical improved tear stability and reduced lid inflammation/expressibility in MGD trial.
- A randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of parenteral fish oil on survival outcomes in critically ill patients with sepsis: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 24408035
Parenteral fish oil in septic ICU patients reduced CRP and organ dysfunction—strong anti-inflammatory signal.
- A calorie-restriction diet supplemented with fish oil and high-protein powder is associated with reduced severity of metabolic syndrome in obese women
PubMed ID: 25248358
In obese women fish oil reduced CRP and IL-6 vs diet alone — direct clinical inflammation marker reduction.
- Effect of probiotic (VSL#3) and omega-3 on lipid profile, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory markers, and gut colonization in overweight adults: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24795503
Probiotic+omega-3 arm showed significant hs-CRP reduction (combo and probiotic alone) — supports anti-inflammatory effects when combined with other agents.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on insulin metabolism and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24973862
In gestational diabetes, omega‑3 slightly reduced hs‑CRP versus placebo over 6 weeks (small RCT), supporting modest anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Early eicosapentaenoic acid treatment after percutaneous coronary intervention reduces acute inflammatory responses and ventricular arrhythmias in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 25305703
Peri-PCI EPA reduced CRP and early cardiac events — clinical inflammation marker lowered with clinical relevance.
- Placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of fish oil's impact on fatigue, quality of life, and disease activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
PubMed ID: 26283629
SLE trial reduced ESR and physician-rated disease activity indicating decreased systemic inflammation.
- Immunomodulation by lipid emulsions in pulmonary inflammation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25962383
Acute infusion clearly reduced BAL neutrophils and cytokines after LPS challenge—strong human mechanistic anti-inflammatory evidence.
- Effect of vitamin B-12 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on plasma homocysteine, ferritin, C-reaction protein, and other cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26420180
Fish oil (alone and with B12) lowered CRP and ferritin and raised EPA/DHA; combined treatment produced synergistic homocysteine reduction—clear anti‑inflammatory/biomarker changes.
- Short-Term, High-Dose Fish Oil Supplementation Increases the Production of Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Derived Mediators in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (the OMEGA-PAD I Trial)
PubMed ID: 26296857
High‑dose fish oil increased pro‑resolving lipid mediators (e.g., 18‑HEPE) and lowered triglycerides, supporting inflammation resolution biochemistry despite no between‑group FMD benefit.
- Effect of omega 3 fatty acids plus low-dose aspirin on both clinical and biochemical profiles of patients with chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes: a randomized double blind placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 25604769
Omega‑3 + low‑dose aspirin as adjunct to periodontal therapy significantly reduced local inflammatory biomarkers (MCP‑3, IL‑1β) and improved clinical inflammation measures.
- The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving DMARDs Therapy: Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 26925896
In early RA, omega‑3 reduced ESR and clinical inflammatory signs substantially when added to DMARDs.
- Lipidomic changes of LDL in overweight and moderately hypercholesterolemic subjects taking phytosterol- and omega-3-supplemented milk
PubMed ID: 25773888
Small crossover: ω-3–enriched milk changed LDL lipid composition in ways considered less inflammatory/atherogenic — biochemical evidence of anti-inflammatory effect.
- Influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids enriched lipid emulsions on nosocomial infections and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients: ICU lipids study
PubMed ID: 25226273
ICU RCT: fish-oil–containing PN lowered nosocomial infection rates and increased infection‑free days, consistent with clinically relevant immunomodulation and lower inflammation.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation affects pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25747955
GDM RCT: maternal hs‑CRP and MDA fell with omega‑3 supplementation — direct evidence of reduced maternal inflammation/oxidative stress.
- Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester): Effects Upon High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Lipid Parameters in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
PubMed ID: 25893544
Icosapent ethyl trials: large RCT subgroup data showed substantial hsCRP reductions and triglyceride improvement — strong anti-inflammatory biomarker evidence.
- [Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on postoperative inflammatory reaction and clinical efficacy]
PubMed ID: 26211765
Postoperative RCT: significant reductions in CRP, IL‑1, IL‑6 and higher IL‑10 with ω‑3 — strong anti‑inflammatory signal in surgical setting.
- Effects of the Addition of Eicosapentaenoic Acid to Strong Statin Therapy on Inflammatory Cytokines and Coronary Plaque Components Assessed by Integrated Backscatter Intravascular Ultrasound
PubMed ID: 26667367
EPA add‑on to statin reduced plaque inflammatory cytokines and altered plaque composition toward less lipid / more fibrous tissue — local anti‑inflammatory effect.
- [Clinical application of enteral immune nutrition for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients]
PubMed ID: 26178502
Immune‑nutrition (including ω‑3) lowered IL‑6 and CRP in critically ill COPD patients — evidence of reduced systemic inflammation (multi‑component formula).
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3) supplementation on some cardiovascular risk factors with a ketogenic Mediterranean diet
PubMed ID: 25689563
Ketogenic diet plus ω‑3 led to larger decreases in TNF‑α than diet alone — supports inflammation‑reducing effect within that intervention.
- n-3 fatty acid-based parenteral nutrition improves postoperative recovery for cirrhotic patients with liver cancer: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27614675
Reduced infective complications and overall complications after surgery in cirrhotic patients likely reflects immunomodulatory/anti‑inflammatory benefit of n‑3 PN.
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Rosacea Patients with Dry Eye Symptoms
PubMed ID: 27050028
Six‑month RCT in rosacea patients with dry eye showed consistent symptom and objective tear/eyelid improvements—anti‑inflammatory ocular/ocular‑surface effects.
- Proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements with topical cyclosporine attenuated contact lens-related dry eye syndrome
PubMed ID: 27766505
Balanced oral n‑3/n‑6 plus topical therapy reduced ocular surface cytokines in contact‑lens related dry eye, indicating reduced local inflammation.
- Omega-3 fatty acids, inflammatory status and biochemical markers of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 29173690
Omega‑3 decreased CRP in women with low‑activity SLE—clear short‑term anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Supplement to the Enteral Feeding in Children With Mild to Moderate Sepsis
PubMed ID: 26704762
Pediatric sepsis RCT showed marked reductions in IL‑6, CRP and improved clinical outcomes—strong anti‑inflammatory evidence.
- Efficacy of Omega-3 in Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study
PubMed ID: 27622219
Fewer and smaller oral ulcers and reduced pain suggest local anti‑inflammatory effects of ω‑3 in mucosal disease.
- Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and oleate enhances exercise training effects in patients with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 27356240
Ω‑3 + oleate plus exercise lowered CRP by ~32%—clear inflammatory marker reduction in metabolic syndrome context.
- Effect of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from fish oil in major burn patients: A prospective randomized controlled pilot trial
PubMed ID: 28153504
Enteral fish‑oil in burns reduced severe sepsis/septic shock and gastric dysfunction, consistent with decreased inflammatory complications.
- Metabolic Response to Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation in Patients with Fibrocystic Breast Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28846009
ω‑3 + vitamin‑E led to large hs‑CRP reductions and improved insulin/triglycerides in fibrocystic breast disease (anti‑inflammatory effect; co‑supplement caveat).
- The effects of omega-3 and vitamin E co-supplementation on parameters of mental health and gene expression related to insulin and inflammation in subjects with polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 29306057
Omega-3 + vitamin E downregulated TNF-α and IL-8 gene expression in PCOS—clinical inflammatory biomarker changes.
- Beneficial effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation and analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28303758
n‑3 PUFA changed leukotriene profiles (↓LTB4, ↑LTB5) and reduced analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis — clear anti‑inflammatory signal.
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation on Body Composition and Circulating Levels of Follistatin-Like 1 in Males With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28826313
ω‑3 supplementation reduced hs‑CRP in coronary patients, supporting systemic anti‑inflammatory action.
- Beneficial Effects of n-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29017158
Significant MCP‑1 reduction and improved atherogenic index after 2.7 g/day n‑3 in T2DM — direct anti‑inflammatory marker change.
- Abnormal lipoprotein oxylipins in metabolic syndrome and partial correction by omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 29413356
High-dose prescription omega-3 partially normalized pro-inflammatory lipoprotein oxylipins in MetSyn—robust mechanistic effect on inflammatory mediators.
- Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Against Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29324423
Reduced mucositis severity and pain in chemotherapy patients — clinical anti‑inflammatory/anti‑symptom effect on mucosa.
- Omega-3 supplementation on inflammatory markers in patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy: a randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 28599665
Attenuation of IL‑10 decline and triglyceride lowering in Chagas cardiomyopathy indicates anti‑inflammatory effects.
- The effects of fish oil on gene expression in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 29359480
Downregulation of IL‑1 and IL‑8 gene expression in PBMCs after 12 weeks demonstrates anti‑inflammatory molecular effects.
- Intravenous omega-3 fatty acids are associated with better clinical outcome and less inflammation in patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis: A randomised double blind controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32921364
IV fish‑oil in severe pancreatitis produced robust decreases in CRP, leukocytes and cytokines with clinical improvement—strong anti‑inflammatory evidence.
- The effects of ω-3 fish oil emulsion-based parenteral nutrition plus combination treatment for acute paraquat poisoning
PubMed ID: 30392424
Fish‑oil parenteral nutrition markedly lowered TNF‑α and other inflammatory markers and reduced mortality—very strong inflammation benefit in this setting.
- Effects of ω-3 supplementation on the nutritional status, immune, and inflammatory profiles of gastric cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30710885
ω‑3 enriched nutrition reduced IL‑6 in gastric cancer outpatients (clinical inflammatory marker).
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression related to inflammation, insulin and lipid in patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30554092
PBMC expression showed ↓TNF‑α and ↑PPAR‑γ after omega‑3 + vitamin E (anti‑inflammatory gene changes).
- High-dose ω-3 Fatty Acid Plus Vitamin D3 Supplementation Affects Clinical Symptoms and Metabolic Status of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29982544
ω‑3 + vitamin D RCT reduced hs‑CRP and oxidative stress markers robustly in MS patients (strong anti‑inflammatory signal).
- Statin dose reduction with complementary diet therapy: A pilot study of personalized medicine
PubMed ID: 29503145
Combined nutraceutical including fish oil reduced hs‑CRP by ~35% in statin‑treated diabetics (inflammation reduction).
- A Moderate Interleukin-6 Reduction, Not a Moderate Weight Reduction, Improves the Serum Iron Status in Diet-Induced Weight Loss with Fish Oil Supplementation
PubMed ID: 30052315
During calorie restriction fish oil produced larger IL‑6 reductions vs control (anti‑inflammatory effect).
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia: a 12-week randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30519766
Omega‑3 lowered TNF‑α in schizophrenia with metabolic syndrome (anti‑inflammatory effect).
- Efficacy of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with fatty fish in ameliorating inflammation in paediatric asthma: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30378203
Dietary fatty fish reduced airway inflammation (FeNO) in asthmatic children (inflammatory marker reduction).
- Effect of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on Body Composition and Inflammation Markers in Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer from a Public Hospital in Mexico
PubMed ID: 29697274
EPA reduced inflammatory markers (IL‑6) and helped preserve weight/lean mass in cancer patients—moderate anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid Reduces Fecal Levels of Calprotectin and Prevents Relapse in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
PubMed ID: 29391271
EPA‑FFA produced large, clinically relevant reductions in fecal calprotectin and relapse in UC—strong anti‑inflammatory/maintenance evidence.
- Omega-3 decreases IL-6 levels in HIV and human herpesvirus-8 coinfected patients in Uganda
PubMed ID: 29381560
Prevented IL‑6 rise in HIV/HHV‑8 patients and raised EPA/DHA (randomized trial).
- Beneficial effects of probiotic combination with omega-3 fatty acids in NAFLD: a randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 30221912
Combined probiotic+omega‑3 markedly reduced multiple inflammatory cytokines in NAFLD patients.
- Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on fibrosis, endothelial function and myocardial performance, in ischemic heart failure patients
PubMed ID: 29752009
Ischemic heart‑failure trial showed decreases in hsCRP and other biomarker improvements (short crossover RCT).
- Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Chronic Periodontitis Patients in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 30175329
Improved periodontal outcomes and raised antioxidant (SOD) activity, consistent with reduced local inflammation.
- Effects of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Co-Supplementation on Inflammatory Factors and Tumor Marker CEA in Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32441198
Vitamin D + ω‑3 co‑supplementation lowered TNF‑α and IL‑1β in colorectal cancer patients (inflammation reduced though co‑intervention present).
- Alleviated systemic oxidative stress effects of combined atmospheric oxidant capacity by fish oil supplementation: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31476451
Oral ω‑3 ameliorated pollution‑induced increases in oxidative/inflammatory biomarkers (MPO, MDA) and raised TAC.
- Cardiovascular Benefits of Fish-Oil Supplementation Against Fine Particulate Air Pollution in China
PubMed ID: 31023432
Fish‑oil blunted inflammatory biomarker responses to PM2.5 exposure (double‑blind RCT).
- A combination of omega-3 and plant sterols regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose regulation: a randomized and controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31043161
Randomized trial showed ω‑3 (±plant sterols) improved HOMA‑IR and reduced hs‑CRP/inflammation markers (meaningful anti‑inflammatory signal).
- Randomized Study of the Effect of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Cosupplementation as Adjuvant Chemotherapy on Inflammation and Nutritional Status in Colorectal Cancer Patients
PubMed ID: 31106659
Vitamin D3 + ω‑3 co‑supplementation significantly decreased CRP and TNF‑α in colorectal cancer patients (clear anti‑inflammatory change though co‑intervention confounds attribution).
- Effects of Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester) on Atherogenic Lipid/Lipoprotein, Apolipoprotein, and Inflammatory Parameters in Patients With Elevated High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (from the ANCHOR Study)
PubMed ID: 31277790
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day lowered hsCRP in statin‑treated patients — evidence of anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Icosapent ethyl reduces atherogenic markers in high-risk statin-treated patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and high triglycerides
PubMed ID: 31306043
Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day in CKD reduced hsCRP, Lp‑PLA2 and ox‑LDL — consistent anti‑inflammatory/oxidative marker reductions.
- Insulin Resistance Modifies the Effects of Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters on Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Myocardial Infarction (from the OMEGA-REMODEL Randomized Clinical Trial)
PubMed ID: 31948661
High‑dose omega‑3 after MI reduced hsCRP and markers of inflammation and fibrosis in insulin‑sensitive patients — inflammation‑related benefit in a subgroup.
- Protective effects of dietary fish-oil supplementation on skin inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers induced by fine particulate air pollution: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32333793
Fish oil reduced skin inflammatory biomarker (IL‑1α) and oxidative protein responses to PM2.5 exposure in an RCT — strong local anti‑inflammatory signal for skin.
- Impact of Varying Dosages of Fish Oil on Recovery and Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise
PubMed ID: 32727162
High‑dose fish oil reduced exercise‑induced soreness and CK rise — suggests reduced exercise‑related inflammation/damage.
- Omega-3 PUFA and aspirin as adjuncts to periodontal debridement in patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus: Randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32103495
Adjunct ω‑3 + aspirin to periodontal debridement improved periodontal inflammation and reduced HbA1c — clinically meaningful local/systemic anti‑inflammatory effects.
- A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study to Investigate the efficacy of Herring Roe Oil for treatment of Psoriasis
PubMed ID: 32378724
RCT in psoriasis showed PASI improvement — supports anti‑inflammatory skin effects.
- Combined effect of n-3 fatty acids and phytosterol esters on alleviating hepatic steatosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease subjects: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32054543
NAFLD trial: decreased TGF‑β and improved lipids with phytosterol+EPA/DHA — anti‑inflammatory/fibrosis biomarker changes (combination).
- Prevention of oxaliplatin-related neurotoxicity by ω-3 PUFAs: A double-blind randomized study of patients receiving oxaliplatin combined with capecitabine for colon cancer
PubMed ID: 33327312
Omega‑3 during oxaliplatin chemotherapy reduced neuropathy incidence and preserved nerve function; anti‑inflammatory/neuroprotective mechanisms plausible and partly supported by QoL and nerve‑conduction data.
- Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 32304881
Omega‑3 decreased CRP and increased BDNF in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome, aligning anti‑inflammatory and neurotrophic effects with cognitive gains.
- Omega 3 Supplementation Can Regulate Inflammatory States in Gas Station Workers: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32176565
Strong RCT signal: significant decreases in IFN‑γ and IL‑17 and trends in CRP/other cytokines—robust anti‑inflammatory evidence.
- Oral supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and inflammation markers in patients with chronic kidney disease in hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 31935118
Double‑blind RCT showing reductions in CRP, IL‑6, TNF‑α over 12 weeks—clear anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Lipid Metabolism in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and NAFLD
PubMed ID: 35147302
GGT fell in NAFLD trial and plasma lipid remodeling occurred—consistent with reduced hepatic inflammation, though liver‑fat unchanged.
- Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acid Supplementation to Reduce Inflammatory Markers in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
PubMed ID: 35013866
DHA+EPA+GLA reduced IL‑2 (significant) and trended to lower IL‑1β in children with ASD (anti‑inflammatory signal).
- Effects of EN combined with PN enriched with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on immune related indicators and early rehabilitation of patients with gastric cancer: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35500316
Perioperative n‑3 nutrition decreased CRP, IL‑6 and TNF‑α versus control (clear anti‑inflammatory effect).
- Immunomodulatory Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Before or After Radioiodine Ablation
PubMed ID: 35293348
Post‑RAI omega‑3 increased IL‑10 and reduced pro‑inflammatory Th1/Th17 ratios, indicating anti‑inflammatory immunologic shifts.
- Impact of Icosapent Ethyl on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Heart Failure in REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 35377160
REDUCE‑IT subgroup analysis in heart‑failure patients found hs‑CRP reductions with icosapent ethyl, consistent with anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Comparative effectiveness of adding Omega-3 or Vitamin D to standard therapy in preventing and treating episodes of painful crisis in pediatric sickle cell patients
PubMed ID: 35916800
Omega‑3 reduced painful crises and pain scores in sickle‑cell disease, consistent with clinically meaningful anti‑inflammatory effects in that condition.
- Plasma and rectal mucosal oxylipin levels during aspirin and eicosapentaenoic acid treatment in the seAFOod polyp prevention trial
PubMed ID: 37003144
EPA increased 18‑HEPE (precursor to proresolving mediators) in blood/tissue, supporting inflammation‑resolution biology though downstream resolvins were not detected.
- Effect of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cardiometabolic factors in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing treatment: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37124732
Omega‑3 reduced IL‑6 in children with ALL over 3 months (direct anti‑inflammatory effect).
- The effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers in subjects with migraine: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37126739
In migraine patients omega‑3 raised anti‑inflammatory IL‑4 and lowered pro‑inflammatory IFN‑γ (small RCT).
- Effects of Exercise and Omega-3-Supplemented, High-Protein Diet on Inflammatory Markers in Serum, on Gene Expression Levels in PBMC, and after Ex Vivo Whole-Blood LPS Stimulation in Old Adults
PubMed ID: 36674453
Well‑conducted RCT adding omega‑3 to protein+exercise in older adults produced consistent reductions in multiple serum and PBMC inflammatory markers (strong biomarker evidence).
- Vitamin D and Marine n-3 Fatty Acids for Autoimmune Disease Prevention: Outcomes Two Years After Completion of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 38272846
VITAL extension showed reduced incident autoimmune disease with n‑3s (clinical outcome consistent with immune/inflammatory modulation).
- Comparison of n-3 PUFA-Enriched vs. Olive-Oil-Based Lipid Emulsion on Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response in Critically Ill Post-Surgery Adults: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39519287
Fish‑oil‑containing parenteral lipids attenuated rise in oxidative stress marker and showed decreases in IL‑1β/IL‑6 (biochemical anti‑inflammatory effect).
- Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Parenteral Nutrition on Inflammatory Markers and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39339646
Parenteral omega‑3 in critically ill COVID‑19 lowered CRP/IL‑6 and shortened LOS—clear anti‑inflammatory signal with clinical benefit.
- Parenteral n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improves postoperative recovery for patients with Crohn's disease after bowel resection: a randomized, unblinded controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38569774
Postoperative parenteral n‑3 markedly reduced IL‑6/IL‑1β/TNF‑α/CRP and halved complications—strong anti‑inflammatory and clinical effect.
- Nutritional Support Reduces Circulating Cytokines in Patients with Heart Failure
PubMed ID: 38892570
EPA/DHA‑enriched oral supplements in heart‑failure patients reduced circulating inflammatory cytokines (IL‑6, IL‑8, IP‑10) vs control.
- Biomarkers of oxidation, inflammation and intestinal permeability in persons with diabetes mellitus with parenteral nutrition: A multicenter randomized trial
PubMed ID: 39672082
n‑3 enriched PN in T2DM patients reduced numerous proinflammatory cytokines and avoided oxidative marker increases—robust biomarker evidence.
- The effects of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D supplementation on the quality of life and blood inflammation markers in newly diagnosed breast cancer women: An open-labelled randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39577691
Omega‑3 (with vitamin D) reduced hsCRP and TNF‑α in chemo patients—anti‑inflammatory effects present though combined supplement confounds attribution.
- Omega-3 fatty acids effectively mitigate high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) biomarker of inflammation in acute myocardial infarction patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39073419
Post‑MI 2 g/day omega‑3 lowered hs‑CRP more than placebo in RCT (anti‑inflammatory signal).
- The effect of eight weeks combined training with omega-3 supplementation on the levels of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in older women
PubMed ID: 38777428
Omega‑3 plus exercise produced additional reductions in vascular adhesion molecules (ICAM‑1) vs exercise alone.
- Inflammatory markers after supplementation with marine n-3 or plant n-6 PUFAs: A randomized double-blind crossover study
PubMed ID: 40058591
High‑dose marine n‑3 reduced TNF, RANTES, MIP‑1β in abdominally obese adults.
- The Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation Combined with Strength Training on Neuro-Biomarkers, Inflammatory and Antioxidant Responses, and the Lipid Profile in Physically Healthy Adults
PubMed ID: 40647193
Omega‑3 added to resistance training lowered CRP/IL‑6/TNF‑α substantially.
- Efficacy of probiotic co-supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs on pancreatic beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 41028784
Probiotic+ω‑3 lowered TNF‑α and improved insulin sensitivity in T2D (small co‑supplement trial).
- Effects of fish oil supplementation on biomarkers of vascular endothelial function in middle-aged and older adults: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41568898
12 weeks of ω‑3 lowered endothelial inflammation markers (ICAM‑1, MCP‑1) in older adults.
Pregnancy support (255)
- Maturation of visual acuity is accelerated in breast-fed term infants fed baby food containing DHA-enriched egg yolk
PubMed ID: 15333721
Infant DHA supplementation improved visual acuity maturation and raised RBC DHA—clear developmental benefit in infancy.
- The effect of docosahexaenoic acid and folic acid supplementation on placental apoptosis and proliferation
PubMed ID: 16870008
Fish oil combined with folate increased a placental proliferation marker (PCNA) by ~66% vs placebo — possible placental benefits though combination therapy limits attribution.
- Effects of fish-oil and folate supplementation of pregnant women on maternal and fetal plasma concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid: a European randomized multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 17490978
Large RCT in pregnancy raised maternal and cord DHA/EPA levels significantly — strong biomarker evidence relevant to fetal development.
- The effects of fish oil supplementation in pregnancy on breast milk fatty acid composition over the course of lactation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17957152
Antenatal supplementation raised early lactation milk DHA/EPA and was associated with higher infant DHA at 1 year and modest developmental correlations.
- Does maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation lower BMI in late infancy?
PubMed ID: 17547539
Maternal DHA led to modestly lower infant weight and BMI at 21 months (developmental impact).
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and time at achievement of gross motor milestones in healthy infants: a randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19056592
Large trial showed daily DHA in infancy slightly hastened sitting by ~1 week — modest developmental benefit in early motor milestone.
- Supplementation with 200 mg/day docosahexaenoic acid from mid-pregnancy through lactation improves the docosahexaenoic acid status of mothers with a habitually low fish intake and of their infants
PubMed ID: 18446020
Large RCT: 200 mg/day maternal DHA doubled breast milk DHA and raised infant RBC-DHA — clear biomarker support for improved DHA supply to the infant.
- Essential n-3 fatty acids in pregnant women and early visual acuity maturation in term infants
PubMed ID: 18326591
Maternal DHA (400 mg/day) increased odds of better infant visual acuity at 60 days in a randomized trial.
- Neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants fed high-dose docosahexaenoic acid: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19141765
RCT of high‑dose DHA in very preterm infants showed no overall cognitive benefit but a statistically significant improvement in girls at 18 months.
- Plasma or red blood cell phospholipids can be used to assess docosahexaenoic acid status in women during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 19358928
Maternal plasma and RBC DHA measurements correlate with cord blood DHA, validating transfer and relevance of maternal supplementation to infant status.
- Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation may decrease the risk of infant allergy
PubMed ID: 19489765
Maternal EPA+DHA reduced infant food allergy and IgE‑associated eczema in high‑risk infants — clinically meaningful infant outcome tied to maternal supplementation.
- Effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on semen profile and enzymatic anti-oxidant capacity of seminal plasma in infertile men with idiopathic oligoasthenoteratospermia: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised study
PubMed ID: 21219381
Omega-3 supplementation increased sperm count/concentration in infertile men—relevant to conception and early development.
- Growth to age 18 months following prenatal supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid differs by maternal gravidity in Mexico
PubMed ID: 21178082
Maternal 400 mg/day DHA trial follow‑up found no growth differences at 18 months but remains directly relevant to prenatal supplementation evidence.
- Prenatal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and infant morbidity: randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21807696
Prenatal DHA modestly reduced some early infant cold symptoms and illness durations — neonatal health/development relevance.
- High-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation of preterm infants: respiratory and allergy outcomes
PubMed ID: 21708809
Maternal high‑DHA RCT reduced BPD in certain preterm infant subgroups and lowered reported hay fever—strong neonatal benefit signal.
- The Salmon in Pregnancy Study: study design, subject characteristics, maternal fish and marine n-3 fatty acid intake, and marine n-3 fatty acid status in maternal and umbilical cord blood
PubMed ID: 21849598
Randomized dietary provision of two portions/week of salmon to low-fish pregnant women markedly increased maternal and cord EPA/DHA concentrations—strong biomarker evidence for fetal n-3 status improvement.
- Fish consumption, erythrocyte fatty acids, and preterm birth
PubMed ID: 21508745
Observational/secondary analyses in high‑risk women linked moderate fish intake/higher erythrocyte n‑3 with lower recurrent preterm birth risk — clinically important perinatal association.
- Allergic disease in infants up to 2 years of age in relation to plasma omega-3 fatty acids and maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation
PubMed ID: 21332799
Maternal EPA+DHA supplementation during pregnancy/lactation reduced infant IgE‑associated allergic disease — RCT evidence of infant benefit.
- Consumption of a DHA-containing functional food during pregnancy is associated with lower infant ponderal index and cord plasma insulin concentration
PubMed ID: 21521543
Maternal DHA intake linked to lower newborn ponderal index and cord insulin in an RCT — perinatal metabolic effects.
- Dietary counseling to improve fat quality during pregnancy alters maternal fat intake and infant essential fatty acid status
PubMed ID: 21593355
Pregnancy dietary counselling improved newborn essential fatty‑acid markers at birth — evidence that maternal diet modulates neonatal DHA status.
- Effects of high-dose fish oil supplementation during early infancy on neurodevelopment and language: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22348468
Infant FO raised DHA and improved early communicative gestures — positive infant developmental signal.
- Maternal consumption of a DHA-containing functional food benefits infant sleep patterning: an early neurodevelopmental measure
PubMed ID: 22269042
Maternal DHA improved newborn sleep-state organization and reduced arousals — meaningful early developmental effect.
- Effect of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on infants' allergies in first year of life: randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22294737
Prenatal FO reduced infant atopic eczema and egg sensitisation — beneficial infant outcomes following maternal supplementation.
- DHA supplementation and pregnancy outcomes
PubMed ID: 23426033
Large RCT: 600 mg/day DHA increased maternal/cord DHA, lengthened gestation (~+2.9 days) and raised birth weight (~+172 g).
- The Mothers, Omega-3, and Mental Health Study: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23531328
RCT in pregnancy: maternal DHA lengthened gestation (~+1.3 wk) and increased newborn birth weight (clear perinatal benefits).
- Effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy on fetal heart rate and variability: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23433688
Prenatal DHA increased fetal heart‑rate variability and improved neonatal motor/autonomic scores—evidence of neurobehavioral maturation.
- A pilot randomized controlled trial to promote healthful fish consumption during pregnancy: the Food for Thought Study
PubMed ID: 23496848
Educational intervention increased low‑mercury DHA‑rich fish intake in pregnancy and raised maternal DHA intake without increasing mercury.
- Developmental programming for allergy: a secondary analysis of the Mothers, Omega-3, and Mental Health Study
PubMed ID: 23531329
Prenatal fish oil altered cord blood Th2/Th1 chemokine ratios (immune programming) relevant to infant allergy risk and immune development.
- Fish-oil fat emulsion supplementation reduces the risk of retinopathy in very low birth weight infants: a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 23963690
Parenteral fish‑oil emulsions in very‑low‑birth‑weight infants reduced severe retinopathy and cholestasis and raised DHA substantially—strong neonatal outcome benefits.
- Randomized controlled trial of fish oil supplementation in pregnancy on childhood allergies
PubMed ID: 24111502
Large prenatal high‑dose n‑3 LCPUFA trial trended toward less IgE‑mediated allergic disease in children up to age 3 (not statistically significant) but is directly pregnancy/child development focused.
- Modulation of DNA methylation states and infant immune system by dietary supplementation with ω-3 PUFA during pregnancy in an intervention study
PubMed ID: 23761484
Maternal DHA supplementation altered global DNA methylation patterns in newborn immune cells (not broad promoter methylation), indicating potential developmental immune programming effects.
- Fish oil-supplementation from 9 to 12 months of age affects infant attention in a free-play test and is related to change in blood pressure
PubMed ID: 24045099
Late‑infancy fish oil altered an attention measure and correlated with erythrocyte EPA and lower systolic BP—signals of infant neurodevelopmental and cardiovascular effects (small study).
- Proportions and concentrations of serum n-3 fatty acids can be increased by dietary counseling during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 24045792
Pregnancy dietary counseling increased maternal serum DHA and total n‑3 by the third trimester—direct evidence that maternal diet/supplementation raises maternal DHA status relevant to fetal development.
- Effect of docosahexaenoic acid-enriched fish oil supplementation in pregnant women with Type 2 diabetes on membrane fatty acids and fetal body composition--double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24925713
600 mg/day DHA in pregnancy robustly corrected maternal and neonatal membrane DHA deficits (large, significant biomarker effects).
- Growth and fatty acid profiles of VLBW infants receiving a multicomponent lipid emulsion from birth
PubMed ID: 24667866
Neonatal RCT: fish‑oil‑containing lipid emulsion improved weight/head circumference growth and increased plasma EPA/DHA in VLBW infants.
- Association between fatty acid supplementation and prenatal stress in African Americans: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25415158
Prenatal omega‑3 reduced maternal perceived stress and baseline cortisol—potential indirect benefit to fetal environment.
- Effects of maternal n-3 fatty acid supplementation on placental cytokines, pro-resolving lipid mediators and their precursors
PubMed ID: 25504868
Maternal n‑3 supplementation raised placental DHA and SPM precursors—biochemical support for fetal DHA delivery.
- Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency in infants before birth identified using a randomized trial of maternal DHA supplementation in pregnancy
PubMed ID: 24427279
Large randomized prenatal DHA trial reduced likelihood of infants scoring in lower quartiles for early language and visual acuity.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and respiratory symptoms in children
PubMed ID: 24626819
Prenatal DHA (400 mg/day) reduced some infant respiratory symptoms in offspring of allergic mothers — meaningful neonatal clinical effect.
- The Effect of Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation on Gestational Length: Randomized Trial of Supplementation Compared to Nutrition Education for Increasing n-3 Intake from Foods
PubMed ID: 26413500
Maternal 600 mg/day DHA increased gestational length (~4 days), raised maternal RBC‑DHA and pooled supplementation lowered early preterm birth rate — clinically relevant perinatal benefit.
- Prenatal Fish Oil Supplementation and Allergy: 6-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27225316
Prenatal fish oil lowered sensitization to one house‑dust‑mite allergen at age 6—specific offspring immune effect.
- Growth and tolerance of infants fed formula with a new algal source of docosahexaenoic acid: Double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27914519
Infant formula with alternative DHA source was safe and produced equivalent RBC DHA—relevant to infant development/nutrition.
- The effect of prenatal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on infant outcomes in African American women living in low-income environments: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27290652
Prenatal DHA increased birth weight and Apgar scores and reduced infant cortisol responses—clinically meaningful neonatal outcomes.
- Dietary supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves seminal antioxidant status and decreases sperm DNA fragmentation
PubMed ID: 27792396
DHA improved seminal antioxidant status and reduced sperm DNA damage—reproductive benefit relevant to conception/pregnancy outcomes.
- Prenatal DHA supplementation and infant attention
PubMed ID: 27362506
Prenatal DHA improved infant sustained attention across the first year—robust neurodevelopmental signal.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation (DHA) and the return on investment for pregnancy outcomes
PubMed ID: 27499448
Maternal DHA (600 mg/day) associated with markedly fewer very early preterm births and reduced infant hospitalization costs—strong perinatal benefit.
- Daily Enteral DHA Supplementation Alleviates Deficiency in Premature Infants
PubMed ID: 26846324
Enteral DHA in preterm infants increased blood DHA and improved linear growth — direct neonatal developmental benefit.
- Fish Oil-Derived Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Wheeze and Asthma in Offspring
PubMed ID: 28029926
Late‑pregnancy fish oil substantially reduced offspring persistent wheeze/asthma and certain lower respiratory infections—strong developmental effect.
- The effect of perinatal fish oil supplementation on neurodevelopment and growth of infants: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28752418
Perinatal fish oil produced a small but significant benefit in infant communication at 4 months (early developmental outcome).
- Cytokine distribution in mothers and breastfed children after omega-3 LCPUFAs supplementation during the last trimester of pregnancy and the lactation period: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29031393
Maternal supplementation altered maternal and infant cytokines toward anti‑inflammatory profiles, relevant to fetal/newborn immune development.
- Effects of prenatal n-3 fatty acid supplementation on offspring resolvins at birth and 12 years of age: a double-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29173199
Prenatal n‑3 increased SPM precursors in cord blood at birth, indicating biochemical effects relevant to neonatal inflammation/resolution.
- The effect of fish oil supplementation on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a triple-blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28141545
Low‑dose FO in pregnancy raised maternal DHA and was associated with fewer low‑birth‑weight babies (significant reduction in LBW incidence).
- A Randomized Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Gene Expression Related to Insulin Action, Blood Lipids, and Inflammation in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus-Fish Oil Supplementation and Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 29385062
RCT in women with gestational diabetes: fish oil altered gene expression toward less inflammation and modestly improved maternal glucose/triglycerides—relevant to pregnancy metabolic health.
- Dose-response relationship between docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake and lower rates of early preterm birth, low birth weight and very low birth weight
PubMed ID: 30392575
Pooled/dose‑response analysis: higher prenatal DHA exposure associated with substantially lower early preterm birth and VLBW (clear pregnancy outcome benefit).
- Intrauterine DHA exposure and child body composition at 5 y: exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial of prenatal DHA supplementation
PubMed ID: 29381793
Maternal prenatal DHA increases correlated with slightly higher lean mass in children at age 5 (observational correlation within RCT context).
- Effects of two different lipid emulsions on antioxidant status, lipid peroxidation and parenteral nutrition- related cholestasis in premature babies, a randomized-controlled study
PubMed ID: 30177465
Fish‑oil containing parenteral lipid prevented cholestasis in preterm infants (important neonatal hepatic outcome).
- Enteral Docosahexaenoic Acid and Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30614004
Enteral DHA reduced severe retinopathy of prematurity in very‑low‑birth‑weight infants (clinically important neonatal outcome).
- Effect of Prenatal Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation on Blood Pressure in Children With Overweight Condition or Obesity: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30794304
Prenatal DHA (600 mg/day) produced lower systolic/diastolic BP in offspring who became overweight, indicating a durable developmental/physiologic programming effect.
- The Kansas University DHA Outcomes Study (KUDOS) clinical trial: long-term behavioral follow-up of the effects of prenatal DHA supplementation
PubMed ID: 31004139
Prenatal DHA trial reported reduced early preterm birth and improved infant visual attention though long-term cognitive/behavioral benefits were inconsistent after SES adjustment.
- A Mixed Lipid Emulsion Containing Fish Oil and Its Effect on Electrophysiological Brain Maturation in Infants of Extremely Low Birth Weight: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31030946
In extremely low birth weight infants, parenteral lipid emulsion containing fish oil accelerated aEEG brain maturation by ~2 weeks—strong neonatal developmental benefit.
- Multiple Micronutrients and Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 32823606
Maternal multivitamin with 200 mg DHA randomized trial raised maternal RBC DHA, omega-3 index and vitamin D—biomarker improvements relevant to fetus.
- Effects of coadministration of DHA and vitamin E on spermatogram, seminal oxidative stress, and sperm phospholipids in asthenozoospermic men: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32453396
DHA improved sperm motility and counts in men with asthenozoospermia — fertility benefit relevant to conception/pregnancy potential.
- Effect of Milk-Based Infant Formula Fortified with PUFAs on Lipid Profile, Growth and Micronutrient Status of Young Children: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33374975
Infant PUFA‑fortified formula raised infant blood DHA and folate status—direct infant development substrate evidence.
- Effect of omega-3 lcpufa supplementation on maternal fatty acid and oxylipin concentrations during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 33038832
Large pregnancy cohort biomarker analysis: DHA supplementation raised maternal DHA and DHA‑derived oxylipins (biological relevance to birth outcomes).
- Prenatal docosahexaenoic acid effect on maternal-infant DHA-equilibrium and fetal neurodevelopment: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34552200
Large prenatal RCT: higher DHA dose greatly increased maternal and cord DHA and maternal–infant equilibrium (strong biomarker support).
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Effect on Prenatal Exposure to Arsenic and Atopic Dermatitis in Mexican Preschoolers
PubMed ID: 36074245
Prenatal DHA modified arsenic‑related increased risk of early childhood atopic dermatitis—direct prenatal/child development interaction
- Effect of Maternal Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation on Very Preterm Infant Growth: Secondary Outcome of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35413719
Maternal DHA during lactation affected very preterm infant weight velocity (benefit for females) and had sex‑specific growth impacts
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake estimated from a 7-question survey identifies pregnancies most likely to benefit from high-dose DHA supplementation
PubMed ID: 36657936
High‑dose DHA in pregnancy markedly reduced early preterm and preterm birth in women with low baseline DHA—strong pregnancy/infant outcome
- Impact of DHA from Algal Oil on the Breast Milk DHA Levels of Lactating Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial in China
PubMed ID: 36014916
Algal DHA supplementation in lactating women increased breast‑milk DHA substantially—direct infant nutrition benefit
- Early and late preterm birth rates in participants adherent to randomly assigned high dose docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in pregnancy
PubMed ID: 36680919
Large RCT: high‑dose DHA in pregnancy markedly reduced early preterm birth among adherent women (strong perinatal outcome benefit in adherent/low‑baseline DHA subgroup).
- Mediation Analysis to Untangle Opposing Associations of High-Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid With IQ and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Children Born Preterm
PubMed ID: 37294565
Neonatal high‑dose DHA increased IQ at 5 years (neurodevelopmental benefit) although it modestly raised BPD risk — important trade‑off in infant outcomes.
- Subgroup analyses of a randomized trial of DHA supplementation for infants born preterm with assessments of cognitive development up to 7-years of age: What happens in infants born <29 weeks' gestation?
PubMed ID: 37979339
Neonatal/high‑DHA supplementation in extremely preterm infants reduced the proportion with low cognitive scores at 18 months (transient early benefit).
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38680033
Neonatal DHA reduced bilirubin, NSE and phototherapy need—clinically relevant neonatal outcomes.
- Racial disparity in efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation for prevention of preterm birth: secondary analysis from a randomized, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 38552960
Higher-dose prenatal DHA raised maternal DHA and reduced early preterm birth in Black participants—strong pregnancy outcome signal.
- Growth patterns in infants born to women with pregestational overweight/obesity supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 38922906
Higher maternal DHA led to reduced infant weight gain in first 4 months—clear postnatal growth effect from prenatal dosing.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy and Lactation and Infant Morbidity: Findings from DHANI Trial
PubMed ID: 40126831
Maternal DHA produced small early reductions in infant respiratory and minor illnesses—modest neonatal health effects.
- Effects of Prenatal DHA Dose on Infant Visual Attention
PubMed ID: 40791013
800 mg/day prenatal DHA improved infant visual learning and attention HR patterns—meaningful developmental outcomes.
- [Docosahexaenoic acid benefits on growth and body composition of septic neonates. Randomized trial]
PubMed ID: 40489675
Enteral DHA in septic neonates preserved length/head circumference and body composition—clinically relevant neonatal development benefit.
- Can prenatal conditions impact the effect of omega-3 on bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants? A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40072608
Very preterm infants: exploratory subgroup indicated DHA reduced BPD in those with chorioamnionitis and vaginal delivery—neonatal benefit in subgroup.
- Maternal micronutrient status and preterm versus term birth for black and white US women
PubMed ID: 22527984
Observationally, a high maternal omega‑6:omega‑3 ratio (marker of low omega‑3 status) was associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth in a subgroup.
- Effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on retinal function of very-low-birth-weight neonates
PubMed ID: 2255573
Marine oil supplementation of formula in very‑low‑birth‑weight infants raised long‑chain n‑3 and improved rod retinal function — direct developmental benefit in infants.
- Randomised controlled trial of effect of fish-oil supplementation on pregnancy duration
PubMed ID: 1349049
Large RCT in 533 pregnant women: fish‑oil supplements in late pregnancy prolonged gestation (~+4 days) and modestly increased birthweight.
- First year growth of preterm infants fed standard compared to marine oil n-3 supplemented formula
PubMed ID: 1491608
Very low birth weight infants fed marine oil formula had worse growth through first year—evidence of potential harm in this neonatal context.
- [Fish oil supplementation and duration of pregnancy. A randomized controlled trial]
PubMed ID: 8009754
Large randomized trial: third‑trimester fish oil prolonged pregnancy (~+4 days) and increased birth weight (~+107 g).
- Randomised clinical trials of fish oil supplementation in high risk pregnancies. Fish Oil Trials In Pregnancy (FOTIP) Team
PubMed ID: 10740336
Across trials fish oil reduced recurrent preterm birth from 33% to 21% (absolute −12%), strong pregnancy benefit.
- Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy modifies neonatal allergen-specific immune responses and clinical outcomes in infants at high risk of atopy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 14657879
Maternal fish oil raised neonatal n‑3 status and was linked to reduced certain allergic outcomes and milder eczema.
- Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy reduces interleukin-13 levels in cord blood of infants at high risk of atopy
PubMed ID: 12680858
Maternal supplementation increased neonatal n‑3 PUFA and lowered cord IL‑13 (immune marker).
- A randomized controlled trial of the effect of fish oil supplementation in late pregnancy and early lactation on the n-3 fatty acid content in human breast milk
PubMed ID: 15736915
Supplementation from week 30 strongly and consistently increased DHA and n‑3 LCPUFA in early breast milk — direct, large biochemical effect relevant to infant development.
- Maternal fish oil supplementation in lactation: effect on visual acuity and n-3 fatty acid content of infant erythrocytes
PubMed ID: 15233397
Maternal fish oil during lactation raised milk DHA ~3-fold and infant RBC-DHA ~50% — strong biomarker support for infant DHA exposure.
- Effect of a cholesterol-lowering diet on maternal, cord, and neonatal lipids, and pregnancy outcome: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 16202717
A pregnancy diet promoting fish was linked to lower preterm delivery incidence and reduced maternal cholesterol.
- Duration of pregnancy in relation to fish oil supplementation and habitual fish intake: a randomised clinical trial with fish oil
PubMed ID: 17299499
In high‑risk pregnancies fish oil from mid-pregnancy delayed spontaneous labor in women with low/moderate habitual fish intake.
- Effects of a dairy product fortified with multiple micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids on birth weight and gestation duration in pregnant Chilean women
PubMed ID: 17565762
Large randomized trial: maternal consumption of omega-3–fortified milk modestly increased newborn birth weight—direct pregnancy/infant outcome.
- Fish oil intake compared with olive oil intake in late pregnancy and asthma in the offspring: 16 y of registry-based follow-up from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18614738
Maternal fish oil in late pregnancy produced a large long-term reduction in offspring asthma/allergic asthma—strong developmental benefit.
- Low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids improve uterine artery blood flow velocity in women with recurrent miscarriage due to impaired uterine perfusion
PubMed ID: 18692841
Omega-3 supplements improved uterine blood flow in women with recurrent miscarriage (reproductive/perfusion benefit).
- Safety and efficacy of a lipid emulsion containing a mixture of soybean oil, medium-chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil: a randomised, double-blind clinical trial in premature infants requiring parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20531018
In premature infants receiving parenteral fish-oil emulsion, RBC n‑3 levels rose and GGT fell—direct neonatal nutritional and hepatic benefit.
- A double-blind, randomized clinical trial of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the oxidative stress of preterm neonates fed through parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20551967
Parenteral omega‑3 in preterm infants increased antioxidant vitamins and total antioxidant capacity — directly relevant to neonatal nutritional support.
- A randomized controlled intervention with fish oil versus sunflower oil from 9 to 18 months of age: exploring changes in growth and skinfold thicknesses
PubMed ID: 21691253
Infant fish oil raised erythrocyte n‑3 substantially and produced a lower skinfold ratio at 18 months (some developmental biomarker/anthropometry effects).
- Increased intake of oily fish in pregnancy: effects on neonatal immune responses and on clinical outcomes in infants at 6 mo
PubMed ID: 22218160
Maternal oily‑fish consumption raised cord blood n‑3 FA and altered neonatal CBMC cytokine production (direct pregnancy/newborn biological effects).
- The influence of fish-oil lipid emulsions on retinopathy of prematurity in very low birth weight infants: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24314586
In premature infants, fish‑oil–containing IV lipid markedly reduced retinopathy of prematurity incidence—strong neonatal relevance.
- Early enteral fat supplement and fish oil increases fat absorption in the premature infant with an enterostomy
PubMed ID: 23453547
Enteral Microlipid + fish oil improved fat absorption and reduced IV fat needs in premature infants—clinically relevant neonatal nutrition benefit.
- Maternal dietary counseling during pregnancy and infant fatty acid profiles
PubMed ID: 24224882
Randomized maternal counseling increased infant cord n‑3 levels and lowered n‑6:n‑3 ratio—clear evidence of nutrient transfer to newborn.
- Randomized controlled trial of early enteral fat supplement and fish oil to promote intestinal adaptation in premature infants with an enterostomy
PubMed ID: 24630347
In premature infants with enterostomy, early enteral fish-oil fat improved enteral feeding, lowered conjugated bilirubin, and aided growth after repair.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on insulin metabolism and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24973862
Omega‑3 in pregnant women with gestational diabetes improved insulin resistance markers and lowered hs‑CRP versus placebo (small RCT), supporting maternal metabolic/inflammatory benefit.
- A randomized-controlled clinical trial investigating the effect of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on markers of insulin metabolism and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes
PubMed ID: 27055970
In women with gestational diabetes, omega‑3 + vitamin E improved fasting glucose, insulin sensitivity and some lipid measures over 6 weeks—beneficial maternal metabolic effects in pregnancy.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation affects pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25747955
RCT in women with gestational diabetes: maternal inflammation/oxidative stress markers fell and newborn hyperbilirubinemia and length of stay were reduced — direct pregnancy/newborn benefit evidence.
- Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy and allergic respiratory disease in the adult offspring
PubMed ID: 27246522
Maternal fish‑oil supplementation in pregnancy substantially reduced offspring asthma medication use up to 24 years — strong long‑term child health signal.
- Enteral High Fat-Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Blend Alters the Pathogen Composition of the Intestinal Microbiome in Premature Infants with an Enterostomy
PubMed ID: 27856001
Enteral fish‑oil PUFA in preterm infants reduced cholestasis and suspected sepsis and altered microbiome — neonatal clinical benefits relevant to early development.
- A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Pregnancy Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 27881297
Six‑week ALA + vit E in gestational diabetes improved antioxidant biomarkers and associated with fewer neonatal hyperbilirubinemia events—perinatal benefit though intervention was ALA + vitamin E.
- Prenatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not affect offspring telomere length and F2-isoprostanes at 12 years: A double blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27637341
Prenatal fish‑oil lowered a birth oxidative‑stress marker (cord F2‑isoprostanes) though no sustained effect at 12 years—direct perinatal biochemical effect.
- Fish oil supplementation from 9 to 18 months of age affects the insulin-like growth factor axis in a sex-specific manner in Danish infants
PubMed ID: 26758502
Daily fish oil from 9–18 months altered IGF‑axis markers in a sex‑specific manner—evidence of early‑life growth/development effects.
- A randomized controlled study of the efficacy of 4 weeks of supplementation with ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in cases of unexplained oligohydramnios
PubMed ID: 27559716
Randomized supplementation increased amniotic fluid volume and improved uterine artery Doppler indices in unexplained oligohydramnios—direct obstetric benefit.
- MaFOS-GDM trial: Maternal fish oil supplementation in women with gestational diabetes and cord blood DNA methylation at insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) gene
PubMed ID: 29460817
Maternal fish‑oil in gestational diabetes changed cord‑blood IGF‑1 and IGF‑1 promoter methylation with a non‑robust lower birthweight signal—direct perinatal effects.
- Can polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster alter the effects of fish oil supplementation on plasma and erythrocyte fatty acid profiles? An exploratory study
PubMed ID: 28929400
Direct infant study showing fish‑oil supplementation increases DHA accretion in blood in a genotype‑dependent manner — strong relevance to infant development.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of low-dose aspirin and omega 3 in treatment of asymmetrically intrauterine growth restriction: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28068596
In IUGR pregnancies, supplementing aspirin with omega‑3 increased fetal weight, improved uterine/umbilical blood flow and raised birth weight — clear perinatal benefit.
- The effect of omega-3 supplementation on pregnancy outcomes by smoking status
PubMed ID: 28549983
Omega-3 reduced recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery and low birth weight in women who smoked—strong clinical pregnancy outcome effect in subgroup.
- Effect of Omega-3 and -6 Supplementation on Language in Preterm Toddlers Exhibiting Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
PubMed ID: 28748334
Omega‑3/6 for preterm toddlers at risk for autism increased gesture use (early communicative development) — child developmental benefit.
- Effect of fish oil supplementation in pregnancy on bone, lean, and fat mass at six years: randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30181143
Large randomized maternal trial (2.4 g/day) showed modest increases in offspring BMI, lean mass and bone mass up to age 6 (predefined secondary outcomes).
- The Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplement on Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Infants: A Randomized Double-blinded Controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29852863
In at‑risk preterm infants enteral ω‑3 reduced incidence and severity of ROP—important neonatal development outcome related to early life care.
- Fish Oil Supplementation in Pregnancy Increases Gestational Age, Size for Gestational Age, and Birth Weight in Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30418579
Supplementing pregnant women with n‑3 LCPUFA late in pregnancy slightly prolonged gestation and increased birth weight and size‑for‑gestational‑age (clear perinatal benefit).
- Effect of a 6-week "Mediterranean" dietary intervention on in vitro human embryo development: the Preconception Dietary Supplements in Assisted Reproduction double-blinded randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31870562
Six‑week preconception/IVF supplementation including ω‑3 accelerated embryo cleavage and improved day‑3 embryo quality—direct fertility/pregnancy‑relevant effect (no clinical pregnancy data here).
- Effects of Maternal Fish Oil and/or 5-Methyl-Tetrahydrofolate Supplementation during Pregnancy on Offspring Brain Resting-State at 10 Years Old: A Follow-Up Study from the NUHEAL Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32899673
Maternal fish‑oil supplementation altered children's resting‑state brain connectivity at ~10 years with no clear cognitive harm and some memory trend — meaningful prenatal brain effect signal.
- The efficacy and safety of peripheral intravenous parenteral nutrition vs 10% glucose in preterm infants born 30 to 33 weeks' gestation: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32799841
Peripheral PN including fish‑oil increased early weight and length gain in moderately preterm infants — direct developmental/growth relevance.
- Prenatal dietary supplements influence the infant airway microbiota in a randomized factorial clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31969566
Large prenatal RCT altered infant airway microbiota and may explain part of reduced wheeze risk—direct perinatal effect.
- Fish Oil and Vitamin D Supplementations in Pregnancy Protect Against Childhood Croup
PubMed ID: 36184023
Large randomized prenatal fish‑oil trial reduced doctor‑diagnosed croup in offspring—robust, clinically important offspring outcome.
- Furan fatty acid metabolite in newborns predicts risk of asthma
PubMed ID: 36254396
Newborn CMPF (marker of maternal fish/fish‑oil intake) associated with lower childhood asthma across cohorts—strong prenatal signal.
- The Influence of Vitamin E and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Reproductive Health Indices Among Male Workers Exposed to Electromagnetic Fields
PubMed ID: 35172663
Combined vitamin E and omega‑3 supplementation improved sperm morphology and motility in male workers, directly relevant to fertility and early conception outcomes.
- Effect of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on sexual function of pregnant women: a double blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35854106
Prenatal omega‑3 improved maternal sexual‑function and lowered gestational anxiety; while maternal outcomes don't directly measure fetal development, they are relevant to pregnancy wellbeing.
- Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy and postpartum in mothers with overweight and obesity to improve body composition and metabolic health during infancy: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36781129
Prenatal+postpartum high‑dose fish oil lowered maternal and infant triglycerides though it did not change neonatal body fat at 2 weeks (metabolic effects on mother/infant).
- The impact of fish oil and/or probiotics on serum fatty acids and the interaction with low-grade inflammation in pregnant women with overweight and obesity: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37642166
Pregnancy trial produced robust increases in maternal circulating EPA/DHA (expected biologic transfer), but some fatty‑acid signatures were associated with altered GDM risk (mixed clinical implications).
- Atopic and non-atopic effects of fish oil supplementation during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 37696621
Large maternal n‑3 LCPUFA RCT reduced offspring non‑atopic asthma (~73%) and lowered certain infections, demonstrating strong infant health effects from prenatal supplementation.
- Supplementation With Fish Oil in Pregnancy Reduces Gastroenteritis in Early Childhood
PubMed ID: 34927195
Maternal fish‑oil from week 24 reduced early‑childhood gastroenteritis days and episode risk through age 3—meaningful child‑health benefits.
- Effects of mixed oil emulsion on short-term clinical outcomes in premature infants: A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37138099
In very preterm/VLBW infants a fish‑oil containing parenteral emulsion reduced PNAC, severe hypertriglyceridemia and metabolic bone‑disease markers—clinically important neonatal benefits.
- Lipid profile after omega-3 supplementation in neonates with intrauterine growth retardation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37202530
In IUGR newborns, two weeks of omega‑3 improved leptin, triglycerides, HDL and growth—consistent neonatal metabolic/development support.
- Safety and Efficacy of a Composite Lipid Emulsion with Fish Oil in Hospitalized Neonates and Infants Requiring Prolonged Parenteral Nutrition - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39374788
In neonates receiving prolonged PN, fish‑oil containing emulsion significantly lowered conjugated bilirubin and cholestasis markers—important infant clinical outcome (postnatal, neonatal development relevance).
- Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy, anthropometrics, and metabolic health at age ten: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38569788
Large prenatal n‑3 trial associated with higher BMI and increased odds of overweight at age 10 — clear evidence that maternal supplementation affected child growth (adverse outcome).
- Prenatal Fish Oil Supplementation, Maternal COX1 Genotype, and Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 39196551
Prenatal supplementation affected eicosanoid markers and produced genotype‑dependent effects on childhood eczema risk (relevant to child immune/skin development).
- Intravenous fish oil containing lipid emulsion attenuates inflammatory cytokines and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very premature infants: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29941233
Very preterm infants receiving early IV fish-oil had lower inflammatory cytokines, less BPD and shorter ventilation—clinically important neonatal outcomes.
- Plasma oxylipins and unesterified precursor fatty acids are altered by DHA supplementation in pregnancy: Can they help predict risk of preterm birth?
PubMed ID: 31931275
DHA supplementation in pregnant women raised unesterified DHA and oxylipins; identified oxylipin/AA associations with preterm birth risk—direct pregnancy biomarker data.
- Prenatal choline supplementation improves biomarkers of maternal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) status among pregnant participants consuming supplemental DHA: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35575618
Prenatal choline supplementation (with background DHA) increased maternal plasma PC‑DHA and RBC DHA — likely improves fetal DHA supply.
- Genetic Variants in One-Carbon Metabolism and Their Effects on DHA Biomarkers in Pregnant Women: A Post-Hoc Analysis
PubMed ID: 36145177
Maternal genotype influenced maternal and cord DHA levels during DHA supplementation—relevant to fetal DHA supply.
- DHA, nutrient intake, and maternal characteristics as predictors of pregnancy outcomes in a randomised clinical trial of DHA supplementation
PubMed ID: 37806075
Large RCT: higher maternal DHA intake/status linked to longer gestation, fewer preterm births and larger newborns — strong perinatal benefit.
- Identifying women who may benefit from higher dose omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy to reduce their risk of prematurity: exploratory analyses from the ORIP trial
PubMed ID: 37068907
Large randomized trial: maternal omega‑3 supplementation markedly reduced early preterm birth in women with low baseline n‑3—strong pregnancy benefit.
- Predictors of compliance with higher dose omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and implications for the risk of prematurity: exploratory analysis of the ORIP randomised trial
PubMed ID: 37739459
ORIP analysis showed compliers to omega‑3 supplementation had a modest reduction in preterm birth—practical pregnancy outcome insight.
- Neuroprotective nutrients in pregnancy and infant brain function
PubMed ID: 40412614
Maternal DHA correlated with several infant EEG markers of brain function—strong observational support for perinatal DHA importance.
- Retinal development in very-low-birth-weight infants fed diets differing in omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 1386065
Very‑low‑birth‑weight infants fed marine n‑3 showed better early retinal function—strong neonatal development evidence.
- Effects of preterm infant formula supplementation with alpha-linolenic acid with a linoleate/alpha-linolenate ratio of 6: a multicentric study
PubMed ID: 11248877
ALA‑supplemented preterm formula maintained RBC DHA similar to breast milk—favorable for infant DHA status.
- Fatty acid absorption in preterms on formulas with and without long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and in terms on formulas without these added
PubMed ID: 11528489
Demonstrated good intestinal absorption and retention of supplemented AA and DHA in neonates—supports effective delivery to infants.
- Relationship between omega3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status during early infancy and neurodevelopmental status at 1 year of age
PubMed ID: 11972740
Early DHA status correlated with 1‑year neurodevelopment scores—associational support for infant development importance.
- Fatty acid profiles, antioxidant status, and growth of preterm infants fed diets without or with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 14569405
In preterm infants, added LCPUFA raised plasma DHA to breast‑milk levels—supports neonatal DHA provisioning.
- Maternal supplementation with very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ at 4 years of age
PubMed ID: 12509593
Randomized maternal cod‑liver‑oil produced modest but significant cognitive advantage in children at 4 years—direct developmental benefit.
- Modification of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids via complementary food enhances n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis in healthy infants: a double blinded randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19193660
Infant complementary‑food RCT increased infants' blood long‑chain n‑3, directly relevant to infant nutrient status and development.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation from mid-pregnancy to parturition influenced breast milk fatty acid concentrations at 1 month postpartum in Mexican women
PubMed ID: 21178076
Randomized prenatal DHA (400 mg/day) produced small but statistically significant increases in breast‑milk DHA at 1 month postpartum.
- Effect of different levels of docosahexaenoic acid supply on fatty acid status and linoleic and α-linolenic acid conversion in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 22008957
Randomized trial in preterm infants: higher formula DHA raised plasma and erythrocyte DHA dose‑dependently — directly relevant to infant DHA status and development.
- Fatty acid supply with complementary foods and LC-PUFA status in healthy infants: results of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26169870
Complementary feeding with oily fish in infants reliably raised EPA/DHA — strong evidence supporting infant development needs for DHA.
- The effects of different lipid emulsions on the lipid profile, fatty acid composition, and antioxidant capacity of preterm infants: A double-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 26561301
Different IV lipid emulsions shifted premature infants' fatty acids (some lowered n‑3) — relevant to preterm nutritional support.
- Parenteral MCT/ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid-Enriched Intravenous Fat Emulsion Is Associated With Cytokine and Fatty Acid Profiles Consistent With Attenuated Inflammatory Response in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26378118
ω‑3 enriched IV fat in preterms raised EPA/DHA and reduced inflammatory cytokines — relevant to neonatal outcomes.
- High-Oleic Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Maintains Docosahexaenoic Acid Status in Severe Malnutrition
PubMed ID: 25633498
HO‑RUTF prevented DHA decline in severely malnourished children, supporting nutritional strategies for child neurodevelopment.
- Effects of Maternal Supplementation With Omega-3 Precursors on Human Milk Composition
PubMed ID: 28418808
Randomized lactation study: ALA‑rich foods increased milk ALA and improved LA:ALA ratio—directly relevant to infant n‑3 precursor supply in breast milk.
- Effects on Fatty Acid Metabolism of a New Powdered Human Milk Fortifier Containing Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Preterm Infants
PubMed ID: 29843467
Preterm infant trial: milk fortifier containing MCT, ALA and DHA increased infant plasma/RBC EPA/DPA/DHA—direct evidence for neonatal incorporation.
- The influence of fish consumption on serum n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentrations in women of childbearing age: a randomised controlled trial (the iFish Study)
PubMed ID: 32725293
Two portions of fish weekly in women of childbearing age raised serum EPA/DHA and lowered n‑6:n‑3 ratio—useful for pregnancy preparation.
- Changes in fatty acid levels after consumption of a novel docosahexaenoic supplement from algae: a crossover randomized controlled trial in omnivorous, lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans
PubMed ID: 36418565
250 mg/day algal DHA increased blood DHA across diet groups—supplement relevant to maternal DHA status.
- Plasma phospholipid polyunsaturated fatty acids composition in early pregnancy and fetal growth trajectories throughout pregnancy: Findings from the US fetal growth studies-singletons cohort
PubMed ID: 35853297
Large pregnancy cohort: higher maternal plasma DHA/ALA in early pregnancy associated with larger fetal growth trajectories—direct relevance to fetal development.
- Effects of Varied Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Postpartum Mental Health and the Association between Prenatal Erythrocyte Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels and Postpartum Mental Health
PubMed ID: 37892462
Perilla (ALA) supplementation in pregnancy was associated with fewer postpartum depressive symptoms—maternal mental health impacts baby/family outcomes.
- Impact of Maternal Fish Consumption on Serum Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Levels in Breastfed Infants: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Randomized Clinical Trial in Japan
PubMed ID: 37892412
In Japanese infants, maternal fish consumption and breastfeeding correlated with higher infant DHA/EPA levels—supports infant n‑3 supply.
- Associations between fatty acids providing support for n-3 and n-6 pathways are strongest in pregnant Indian vegetarians compared with pregnant Australian omnivores
PubMed ID: 41270711
Observational cohort showed markedly lower blood n‑3 LCPUFA in pregnant Indian women vs Australians — indicates dietary gaps relevant to pregnancy nutrition.
- Effects of fish oil supplementation in the third trimester of pregnancy on prostacyclin and thromboxane production
PubMed ID: 8456902
Late-pregnancy fish oil shifted maternal and fetal eicosanoids toward EPA-derived products and lowered some arachidonic-derived thromboxane levels (fetal biochemical effects).
- Visual acuity and fatty acid status of term infants fed human milk and formulas with and without docosahexaenoate and arachidonate from egg yolk lecithin
PubMed ID: 8726246
DHA in term‑infant formula raised blood DHA/AA and improved early visual acuity — direct infant development effect.
- Influence of feeding artificial-formula milks containing docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids on the postnatal long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status of healthy preterm infants
PubMed ID: 8958000
LCP‑enriched preterm formula normalized infants' plasma and RBC DHA/AA to levels of human milk — strong support for neonatal LCP provisioning.
- Visual acuity and the essentiality of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in the diet of term infants
PubMed ID: 9702915
DHA formula raised infant RBC DHA to breastfed levels and improved VEP acuity—relevant to infant development.
- Effect of formula supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid and gamma-linolenic acid on fatty acid status and visual acuity in term infants
PubMed ID: 9552137
DHA formulas produced RBC DHA comparable to breastfeeding—biomarker support though visual benefit not definitive.
- Fatty acid composition of plasma and erythrocytes in term infants fed human milk and formulae with and without docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids from egg yolk lecithin
PubMed ID: 10102659
DHA+AA formula produced plasma/RBC DHA/AA similar to breast milk—restoring perinatal fatty‑acid status.
- Blood lipid concentrations of docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids at birth determine their relative postnatal changes in term infants fed breast milk or formula
PubMed ID: 10426708
Birth fatty‑acid status strongly determines postnatal DHA/AA trajectories; milk type also influences infant status.
- A randomized controlled trial of early dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental development in term infants
PubMed ID: 10755457
DHA formula improved MDI and visual development at 18 months—positive developmental RCT evidence.
- Impact of early dietary intake and blood lipid composition of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on later visual development
PubMed ID: 11144440
Formula DHA normalized infant blood DHA and improved early retinal/visual outcomes (infant development).
- A multicenter long-term safety and efficacy trial of preterm formula supplemented with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 10941962
Preterm infants given DHA+AA showed long‑term DHA accretion and safety—important for preterm development.
- Erythrocyte fatty acid composition in term infants fed human milk or a formula enriched with a low eicosapentanoic acid fish oil for 4 months
PubMed ID: 10653329
Term infants on high‑DHA/low‑EPA formula maintained DHA but had lower AA—relevant to infant fatty‑acid status.
- Growth and development in preterm infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11483801
Large RCT: supplemented preterm infants had better visual neurophysiology and motor index (clinical developmental benefits).
- Docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid enhance growth with no adverse effects in preterm infants fed formula
PubMed ID: 12032520
Preterm infants fed DHA+ARA formula gained weight faster (+13%) with no safety/vision issues (well‑powered RCT).
- [The influence of human milk and various artificial formulae commercially available in Spain on the fatty acid status of infants in the first two months of life]
PubMed ID: 12139873
Formula without omega‑3/6 produced large decreases in infant RBC AA and DHA (nutritional deficit relevant to development).
- Visual function in breast-fed term infants weaned to formula with or without long-chain polyunsaturates at 4 to 6 months: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 12838196
Infants weaned to DHA+ARA formula had higher RBC‑DHA and better visual maturation at 1 year (developmental outcome).
- Randomized, double-blind trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with fish oil and borage oil in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 15069395
Preterm LCPUFA supplementation produced improved mental scores and growth in boys (subgroup developmental benefit).
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on maternal and fetal erythrocyte fatty acid composition
PubMed ID: 14985680
Pregnancy RCT with 4 g/day FO robustly increased maternal and neonatal erythrocyte EPA/DHA—direct perinatal effect.
- Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy lowers F2-isoprostanes in neonates at high risk of atopy
PubMed ID: 15129731
Maternal fish oil reduced neonatal oxidative stress at birth (neonatal biochemical benefit).
- The effect of supplementation with fish oil during pregnancy on breast milk immunoglobulin A, soluble CD14, cytokine levels and fatty acid composition
PubMed ID: 15298564
Maternal supplementation markedly increased DHA/EPA in early breast milk (direct infant nutrient delivery).
- Growth and development of preterm infants fed infant formulas containing docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 15812447
Preterm formula with DHA/ARA yielded better growth and Bayley developmental scores versus unsupplemented formula.
- Body composition in preterm infants who are fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15718356
Preterm infants fed DHA+ARA had healthier body composition at 1 year—important developmental outcome.
- Visual maturation of term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented or control formula for 12 mo
PubMed ID: 15817866
Term infant DHA/ARA formula improved visual acuity and significantly raised RBC DHA across the first year (infant development support).
- Cognitive assessment of children at age 2(1/2) years after maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17185423
Maternal high‑dose fish oil was safe and associated with better eye–hand coordination in toddlers (developmental benefit).
- Supplementation of n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation reduces maternal plasma lipid levels and provides DHA to the infants
PubMed ID: 16923694
Large RCT in pregnancy: cod liver oil increased maternal/infant DHA and improved maternal lipid profile—strong prenatal nutritional effect.
- Visual acuity and cognitive outcomes at 4 years of age in a double-blind, randomized trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented infant formula
PubMed ID: 17240089
Long-term follow-up showed visual and IQ maturation similar to breast-fed children when formula contained DHA+ARA.
- Soy-based infant formula supplemented with DHA and ARA supports growth and increases circulating levels of these fatty acids in infants
PubMed ID: 17912568
Large randomized soy-formula trial: DHA+ARA raised infant blood DHA/ARA and supported normal growth/tolerance.
- Human milk arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid contents increase following supplementation during pregnancy and lactation
PubMed ID: 19118992
Maternal AA+DHA supplementation substantially increased both AA and DHA in breast milk—directly relevant to infant nutrient supply.
- Hypoallergenicity and effects on growth and tolerance of a new amino acid-based formula with docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 18534230
Amino‑acid formula with DHA/ARA supported normal growth in healthy infants and was hypoallergenic in CMA subjects (infant development/safety).
- Higher dose of docosahexaenoic acid in the neonatal period improves visual acuity of preterm infants: results of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18842793
Higher neonatal DHA intake improved visual acuity at 4 months, supporting infant sensory development.
- Improved cognitive development among preterm infants attributable to early supplementation of human milk with docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 18519483
Very preterm infant supplementation improved early cognitive/problem‑solving and recognition memory outcomes at 6 months.
- Three randomized controlled trials of early long-chain polyunsaturated Fatty Acid supplementation on means-end problem solving in 9-month-olds
PubMed ID: 19765006
DHA+ARA formula trials produced cognitive benefits in infants—direct developmental implications.
- The DIAMOND (DHA Intake And Measurement Of Neural Development) Study: a double-masked, randomized controlled clinical trial of the maturation of infant visual acuity as a function of the dietary level of docosahexaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 20130095
Formula DHA improved infant visual acuity at 12 months—direct developmental benefit to infants.
- The impact of early nutrition on incidence of allergic manifestations and common respiratory illnesses in children
PubMed ID: 20227721
Infants fed DHA/ARA formula had lower URIs and allergies through age 3—clinically relevant developmental/health outcomes.
- Attention among very low birth weight infants following early supplementation with docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 20624152
VLBW infants given DHA+AA showed improved attention at 20 months—developmental benefit in a high‑risk infant group.
- Cognitive function in 18-month-old term infants of the DIAMOND study: a randomized, controlled clinical trial with multiple dietary levels of docosahexaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 21295417
Term infants fed DHA‑supplemented formula had higher MDI at 18 months—evidence of neurodevelopmental benefit.
- Pre- and post-term growth in pre-term infants supplemented with higher-dose DHA: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21443815
Large RCT in preterm infants: higher‑dose DHA produced a small but significant increase in length at 18 months and subgroup growth benefits—direct developmental impact.
- Post term dietary-induced changes in DHA and AA status relate to gains in weight, length, and head circumference in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 21995887
Observational study in preterm infants linking higher RBC‑DHA to greater weight/length gain and RBC‑AA to head growth—strong associative developmental evidence.
- Enhanced prostaglandin F2α formation in human pregnancy and the effect of increased oily fish intake: results from the Salmon in Pregnancy Study
PubMed ID: 22047909
Pregnant women eating farmed salmon had higher maternal EPA/DHA and lower AA—maternal biomarker change relevant to fetal supply.
- Parenteral nutrition of preterm infants with a lipid emulsion containing 10% fish oil: effect on plasma lipids and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 21362575
Preterm infants receiving 10% fish‑oil lipid emulsion had higher plasma DHA/EPA and lower AA vs soybean oil—direct neonatal fatty‑acid changes relevant to development.
- Salmon consumption during pregnancy alters fatty acid composition and secretory IgA concentration in human breast milk
PubMed ID: 22739373
Randomized dietary salmon during pregnancy markedly increased newborn/breast‑milk EPA/DPA/DHA—direct evidence of fetal/infant LC‑PUFA exposure.
- Effect of dietary intervention to reduce the n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio on maternal and fetal fatty acid profile and its relation to offspring growth and body composition at 1 year of age
PubMed ID: 23340492
Maternal n‑3 LCPUFA plus counseling lowered maternal/cord n‑6:n‑3 ratio and maternal DHA correlated with larger birth size—clinical developmental associations.
- DHA status is positively related to motor development in breastfed African and Dutch infants
PubMed ID: 23710566
Higher infant RBC‑DHA associated with more advanced spontaneous movement patterns—associative evidence linking DHA to early motor development.
- Effects of long-chain PUFA supplementation in infant formula on cognitive function in later childhood
PubMed ID: 23783296
Infant formula with DHA/AA produced faster information‑processing at age 6—long‑term neurodevelopmental benefit from early LC‑PUFA exposure.
- Higher docosahexaenoic acid, lower arachidonic acid and reduced lipid tolerance with high doses of a lipid emulsion containing 15% fish oil: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24525115
Fish‑oil–containing lipid emulsions in very‑low‑birth‑weight infants increased DHA/EPA but lowered AA and showed lipid‑tolerance issues—direct neonatal fatty‑acid impact with safety signals at higher doses.
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in pregnancy differentially modulates arachidonic acid and DHA status across FADS genotypes in pregnancy
PubMed ID: 25500337
600 mg/day maternal DHA substantially increased maternal RBC‑DHA at delivery; genetic effects on ARA noted—clear biomarker support relevant to fetal supply.
- Liquid human milk fortifier significantly improves docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid status in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 24863250
HMF containing DHA/ARA raised preterm infants' plasma DHA and ARA (direct neonatal LCPUFA status improvement).
- Early enteral fat supplementation improves protein absorption in premature infants with an enterostomy
PubMed ID: 24603562
Early enteral fish oil in very preterm infants improved protein absorption, intestinal growth markers and tissue EPA—supports neonatal adaptation.
- A dose response randomised controlled trial of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 25997653
Enteral DHA prevented the usual postnatal decline in blood DHA in very preterm infants and was well tolerated—strong biochemical support for neonatal DHA maintenance.
- A randomized longitudinal dietary intervention study during pregnancy: effects on fish intake, phospholipids, and body composition
PubMed ID: 25554072
Counseling increased pregnant women's fish intake and serum EPA/DHA but did not change weight/composition—biomarker improvement in pregnancy.
- The Ratio of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid in Infant Formula Influences the Fatty Acid Composition of the Erythrocyte Membrane in Low-Birth-Weight Infants
PubMed ID: 26751068
In LBW infants, added ARA+DHA raised erythrocyte ARA/DHA rapidly—relevant to early development.
- Red blood cell membrane fatty acid composition in infants fed formulas with different lipid profiles
PubMed ID: 27391868
Higher‑DHA formula raised RBC DHA similar to breastfed infants—biomarker relevant to infant development though clinical effects limited.
- Neonatal fatty acid status and cardiometabolic health at 9years
PubMed ID: 27411172
Cord AA levels were associated with lower diastolic BP at age 9 (longitudinal perinatal association).
- Maternal single nucleotide polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase 1 and 2 coding regions modify the impact of prenatal supplementation with DHA on birth weight
PubMed ID: 26912491
Large prenatal DHA RCT showed a genotype‑by‑treatment interaction: certain maternal FADS genotypes had heavier infants with prenatal DHA (meaningful perinatal effect in subgroups).
- Phospholipid Species in Newborn and 4 Month Old Infants after Consumption of Different Formulas or Breast Milk
PubMed ID: 27571269
Large study showing formulas supplemented with AA+DHA markedly altered infant plasma phospholipids to levels similar to breastfed infants (nutritional substrate for development).
- High levels of omega-3 fatty acids in milk from omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented mothers are related to less immunoglobulin E-associated disease in infancy
PubMed ID: 26970335
Maternal omega‑3 raised milk DHA/EPA and reduced IgE‑associated allergic disease in infants at 24 months (clinically relevant developmental/immune outcome).
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) balance in developmental outcomes
PubMed ID: 28651697
Infant dose‑response trial found optimal DHA:ARA balance improves cognitive outcomes (attention/IQ) — important for neurodevelopmental dosing decisions.
- Fish oil supplemental dose needed to reach 1g% DHA+EPA in mature milk
PubMed ID: 29413361
Randomized dose‑finding in pregnant women provided clear dosing targets (~750–1000 mg/day DHA+EPA) to reach RBC and mature breast‑milk DHA+EPA targets — directly relevant to fetal/infant supply.
- Milk protein-based formulas containing different oils affect fatty acids balance in term infants: A randomized blinded crossover clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28410612
Infant formula without palm olein improved fat/DHA/ARA absorption and calcium retention — relevant to infant nutrition and bone development.
- Randomized controlled trial of brain specific fatty acid supplementation in pregnant women increases brain volumes on MRI scans of their newborn infants
PubMed ID: 30392581
Maternal brain‑specific fatty acids increased multiple newborn brain MRI volumes, a strong developmental structural endpoint.
- Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in the first year of life affects brain function, structure, and metabolism at age nine years
PubMed ID: 30311214
Infant DHA/ARA formula resulted in persistent changes in brain function, connectivity and metabolites at ~9 years.
- Influence of Human Milk and Parenteral Lipid Emulsions on Serum Fatty Acid Profiles in Extremely Preterm Infants
PubMed ID: 29679529
In extremely preterm infants, milk DHA intake predicted serum DHA and parenteral fish‑oil changed EPA/DHA and reduced AA — relevant to neonatal fatty‑acid status.
- Maternal Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Attenuates Response to Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation During Pregnancy
PubMed ID: 30518052
Pregnant women given 2000 mg/day ω‑3 had higher blood EPA+DHA and lower n‑6/n‑3 ratio (clear biomarker change).
- Factors associated with plasma n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in Tanzanian infants
PubMed ID: 31024091
Observational study: maternal plasma DHA strongly predicted infant plasma DHA at 3 months — direct relevance to infant development.
- The Effect of an Infant Formula Supplemented with AA and DHA on Fatty Acid Levels of Infants with Different FADS Genotypes: The COGNIS Study
PubMed ID: 30871048
Infant FADS genotypes affected AA/DHA responses to formula; supplementation raised LCPUFAs toward breastfeeding levels—important for infant development and supplementation strategies.
- Fatty Acid Supplementation and Socioemotional Outcomes: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 32887793
DHA+AA lowered caregiver‑screening risk for autism in preterm toddlers—suggestive of some neurodevelopmental benefit (screening endpoint).
- Effect of fish-oil supplementation on breastmilk long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentration: a randomized controlled trial in rural Ethiopia
PubMed ID: 33159163
Maternal fish‑oil in lactation substantially increased milk DHA/EPA and greatly improved AA/(DHA+EPA) balance—direct infant nutrient supply benefit.
- Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Homocysteine at Birth and Fatty Acid Desaturase Gene Cluster Polymorphisms are Associated with Children's Processing Speed up to Age 9 Years
PubMed ID: 33396458
Maternal AA/DHA balance predicted faster processing speed in children through age 9 in a prenatal cohort—developmental cognitive evidence.
- Effect of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on respiratory outcomes and neonatal morbidities in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 36473425
Enteral ARA+DHA shortened duration of respiratory support in very preterm infants—clinically important neonatal outcome.
- Evaluation of the Retinopathy of Prematurity Activity Scale (ROP-ActS) in a randomised controlled trial aiming for prevention of severe ROP: a substudy of the Mega Donna Mega trial
PubMed ID: 35495419
AA:DHA supplementation reduced severe ROP incidence in extremely preterm infants—important eye/developmental outcome.
- Effect of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on quality of growth in preterm infants: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37856920
ARA+DHA from day 2 to term improved linear growth (length z‑score) in very preterm infants in a randomized trial—clear developmental benefit.
- Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and brain maturation in preterm infants; a double blind RCT
PubMed ID: 38061271
Early enteral ARA+DHA increased white‑matter FA and reduced radial diffusivity at term‑equivalent age—evidence of improved brain maturation.
- Modification of serum fatty acids in preterm infants by parenteral lipids and enteral docosahexaenoic acid/arachidonic acid: A secondary analysis of the Mega Donna Mega trial
PubMed ID: 37120902
Parenteral lipid intake strongly altered absolute vs relative AA/DHA trajectories in preterms—relevant to neonatal fatty‑acid management.
- Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake during Complementary Feeding and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
PubMed ID: 37513559
Higher PUFA intake during complementary feeding in VLBW infants associated with better cognitive and motor outcomes at 12 months.
- Enteral supplementation with arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid and pulmonary outcome in extremely preterm infants
PubMed ID: 38377640
Enteral AA+DHA did not increase pulmonary morbidity; higher serum AA associated with less severe BPD—neonatal respiratory/developmental relevance.
- Arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid levels correlate with the inflammation proteome in extremely preterm infants
PubMed ID: 38603973
Strong associations between AA/DHA and inflammation‑related proteome over first 100 days point to significant effects on neonatal immune/developmental biology.
- Platelet characteristics in extremely preterm infants after fatty acid supplementation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39702768
AA+DHA supplementation reduced severe ROP among thrombocytopenic infants and modified platelet angiogenic proteins—mechanistic neonatal benefit.
- Proteomic Profile in Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Secondary Analysis of the Mega Donna Mega Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 41505112
AA+DHA supplementation in extremely preterm infants reduced severe ROP in the parent trial — clinically meaningful neonatal development outcome.
- Multiple Micronutrients, Lutein, and Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Lactation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 33339438
Randomized trial in lactating women: maternal multinutrient capsule containing DHA produced a marked, statistically robust increase in breast‑milk DHA—direct delivery to infant (strong evidence for nutrient transfer).
- Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy modifies neonatal leukotriene production by cord-blood-derived neutrophils
PubMed ID: 17596121
Maternal fish-oil lowered neonatal LTB4 and neonatal proinflammatory cytokine responses—direct perinatal developmental immune effects.
- Similar effects on infants of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids supplementation to pregnant and lactating women
PubMed ID: 11694666
Maternal cod liver oil raised cord plasma DHA and higher DHA linked to more mature newborn EEG and slightly longer gestation in upper quartile infants.
- Cod-Liver Oil Improves Metabolic Indices and hs-CRP Levels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31956660
In women with gestational diabetes, cod‑liver oil improved maternal glycemic control, inflammation and was associated with fewer perinatal complications — clear pregnancy/baby relevance.
- Omega-3 LCPUFA supplement: a nutritional strategy to prevent maternal and neonatal oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 27072591
Maternal EPA+DHA (~400 mg/day) reduced oxidative damage and increased antioxidant enzymes in mothers and newborns (RCT biomarker evidence).
- Effects of Maternal Ω-3 Supplementation on Fatty Acids and on Visual and Cognitive Development
PubMed ID: 25988553
Maternal FO (~400 mg EPA+DHA/day) reliably raised maternal and newborn DHA levels (strong biomarker effect), though developmental outcomes were unchanged.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in pregnancy and early lactation: Impacts on breast milk docosahexaenoic acid and Maternal-Infant gut microbiota - A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41045839
Low‑dose maternal DHA (100 mg/day) raised colostrum DHA and increased maternal/infant Lactobacillus at 42 days (biomarker/microbiome changes).
- Essential fatty acid status in neonates after fish-oil supplementation during late pregnancy
PubMed ID: 8541278
Maternal fish oil in late pregnancy clearly increased neonatal/umbilical DHA and reduced deficiency markers — direct, biologically meaningful support for fetal/infant development.
- Effect of increasing breast milk docosahexaenoic acid on plasma and erythrocyte phospholipid fatty acids and neural indices of exclusively breast fed infants
PubMed ID: 9306083
Dose‑dependent increases in maternal milk DHA and infant plasma/erythrocyte DHA (strong biochemical evidence), though no neurodevelopmental effect shown here.
- Transforming growth factor beta in human milk does not change in response to modest intakes of docosahexaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 11768164
Maternal DHA increased breast‑milk DHA in a dose-dependent manner, improving postnatal DHA supply though no change in measured milk TGF-beta factors.
- A randomized controlled trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation of formula in term infants after weaning at 6 wk of age
PubMed ID: 11864865
LCP‑supplemented formula improved infant visual maturation (an important developmental endpoint).
- A randomized trial of supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid-rich tuna oil and its effects on the human milk cytokines interleukin 1 beta, interleukin 6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha
PubMed ID: 11916764
DHA supplementation raised maternal plasma and milk DHA concentrations, increasing infant/maternal DHA exposure though without cytokine changes.
- A randomized trial of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy
PubMed ID: 12636950
Third‑trimester DHA supplementation increased gestation length by ~6 days—meaningful perinatal effect.
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- Treatment With Icosapent Ethyl to Reduce Ischemic Events in Patients With Prior Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From REDUCE-IT PCI
PubMed ID: 35261279
REDUCE‑IT subgroup (prior PCI) with prescription EPA (icosapent ethyl) markedly reduced first and total ischemic events and revascularizations—strong circulation/ischemia benefit.
- Efficacy and safety of self-emulsifying formulation of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (MND-2119) versus highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester in patients with hypertriglyceridemia: Results from a 12-week randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, phase 3 study
PubMed ID: 35871058
Phase‑3 EPA formulation produced dose‑dependent and clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions, which can favorably influence circulatory risk factors.
- [Influence of Omega-3 PUFA on Non-invasive factors determining the risk of arrhYthmias eXcess and sudden cardiac death in patients with HFpEF with ischemic etiology (ONYX)]
PubMed ID: 33228511
Ischemic HFrEF RCT: higher‑dose omega‑3 reduced 24‑h heart rate, ventricular ectopy and improved LVEF and exercise VO2—meaningful circulatory/functional gains.
- Long Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Vascular Stiffness in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 33396567
12 weeks of LC n‑3 PUFA (1.8 g/day) in AAA patients significantly decreased aortic PWV (arterial stiffness) and resting heart rate — strong vascular/circulatory signal.
- Reduction in Revascularization With Icosapent Ethyl: Insights From REDUCE-IT Revascularization Analyses
PubMed ID: 33148016
Icosapent ethyl markedly reduced coronary revascularizations (PCI, CABG) in high‑risk statin‑treated patients — strong cardiovascular/circulatory endpoint evidence.
- Vitamin D, Marine n-3 Fatty Acids, and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Current Evidence
PubMed ID: 31895658
VITAL trial: 1 g/day ω‑3 modestly reduced myocardial infarction (secondary endpoint) — supports large‑scale cardiovascular benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids reduce post-operative risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after surgery for elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures: a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32440816
1 g/day omega‑3 for 30 days after hip fracture surgery significantly reduced postoperative DVT/PE incidence — clinically important circulatory/thrombotic benefit.
- Effects of n-3 PUFA on endothelial function in patients with peripheral arterial disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 31262371
In PAD patients, 4 g/day fish oil improved flow‑mediated dilation (FMD) significantly over 3 months — direct evidence of improved endothelial function/circulation.
- Effects of Icosapent Ethyl on Total Ischemic Events: From REDUCE-IT
PubMed ID: 30898607
REDUCE‑IT (icosapent ethyl) markedly reduced total ischemic cardiovascular events, reflecting improved vascular outcomes.
- REDUCE-IT USA: Results From the 3146 Patients Randomized in the United States
PubMed ID: 31707829
REDUCE‑IT US cohort: high‑dose EPA greatly lowered major ischemic events and mortality (major circulatory benefits).
- Cardiovascular Benefits of Fish-Oil Supplementation Against Fine Particulate Air Pollution in China
PubMed ID: 31023432
Fish‑oil attenuated harmful cardiovascular biomarker responses to air pollution (suggests circulation protection).
- Fish oil and aspirin effects on arteriovenous fistula function: Secondary outcomes of the randomised omega-3 fatty acids (Fish oils) and Aspirin in Vascular access OUtcomes in REnal Disease (FAVOURED) trial
PubMed ID: 30913208
Perioperative fish‑oil roughly halved AVF rescue thrombosis interventions (meaningful vascular/thrombotic benefit).
- Relationship between long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and ankle brachial index, pulse wave velocity and resting heart rate in a sample of overweight adults: A secondary analysis of baseline data in the HealthTrack study
PubMed ID: 30311348
Higher long‑chain omega‑3 intake associated with lower resting heart rate in overweight adults (observational).
- Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on fibrosis, endothelial function and myocardial performance, in ischemic heart failure patients
PubMed ID: 29752009
Ischemic HF trial showed marked increases in flow‑mediated dilation and improvements in diastolic filling and systolic indices.
- Effects of sarpogrelate, eicosapentaenoic acid and pitavastatin on arterioslcerosis obliterans-related biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes (SAREPITASO study)
PubMed ID: 30271161
Pitavastatin+EPA improved ankle‑brachial index and reduced platelet activation markers—direct peripheral circulation benefit.
- Effects of marine n-3 fatty acid supplementation in renal transplantation: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30125457
Renal transplant RCT improved endothelial function and lowered triglycerides and hs‑CRP, indicating better vascular function.
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 30415628
Icosapent ethyl sharply reduced ischemic cardiovascular events — major clinical benefit tied to vascular/ischemic outcomes.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of low-dose aspirin and omega 3 in treatment of asymmetrically intrauterine growth restriction: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28068596
Omega‑3 added to aspirin in IUGR pregnancies improved uterine/umbilical artery blood flow — direct uteroplacental circulation benefit.
- Enteral Diet Enriched with ω-3 Fatty Acid Improves Oxygenation After Thoracic Esophagectomy for Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28138734
Enteral EPA after esophagectomy significantly improved oxygenation (PaO2/FiO2) — direct improvement in oxygen delivery/respiratory circulation parameter.
- Omega-3 carboxylic acids in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia: EVOLVE II, a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29289538
Omega-3 carboxylic acid significantly lowered triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol—improvements that support vascular health and circulation.
- A randomized controlled trial of eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary heart disease on statins
PubMed ID: 28863874
EPA added to statin therapy reduced atheroma and plaque lipid volume → improved vascular status and likely circulation benefit.
- A randomized controlled study of the efficacy of 4 weeks of supplementation with ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in cases of unexplained oligohydramnios
PubMed ID: 27559716
Increased amniotic fluid and improved uterine artery Doppler indices with ω‑3 suggest improved uteroplacental blood flow.
- Effect of Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters on Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Myocardial Infarction: The OMEGA-REMODEL Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27482002
Post‑MI high‑dose fish‑oil attenuated adverse remodeling and myocardial fibrosis, outcomes relevant to cardiac function/circulation.
- Short term omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation induces favorable changes in right ventricle function and diastolic filling pressure in patients with chronic heart failure; A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 26807502
Chronic systolic heart‑failure trial: omega‑3 lowered BNP substantially and produced modest favorable chamber changes—improves cardiac hemodynamic profile.
- The effect of marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cardiac autonomic and hemodynamic function in patients with psoriatic arthritis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27955663
In psoriatic arthritis patients, marine n‑3 improved cardiac autonomic indices (lower HR, higher RR interval)—favorable circulatory/ autonomic effects.
- Endothelial function and insulin sensitivity during acute non-esterified fatty acid elevation: Effects of fat composition and gender
PubMed ID: 25921849
Acute crossover in healthy volunteers: DHA‑rich fish oil improved flow‑mediated dilatation (FMD) and increased insulin sensitivity (men) — direct endothelial/circulatory benefit.
- Effects of the Addition of Eicosapentaenoic Acid to Strong Statin Therapy on Inflammatory Cytokines and Coronary Plaque Components Assessed by Integrated Backscatter Intravascular Ultrasound
PubMed ID: 26667367
Coronary plaque stabilization (less lipid, more fibrous) and reduced local cytokines with EPA add‑on suggest improved arterial health relevant to circulation.
- Icosabutate for the treatment of very high triglycerides: A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical trial
PubMed ID: 26892135
Icosabutate markedly lowered triglycerides and remnant lipoproteins (favorable for vascular health), suggesting potential circulation/atherogenic benefit though not a direct FMD outcome.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated Fatty acids reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients with history of prior myocardial infarction undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
PubMed ID: 24756483
Pre-op omega‑3 reduced post‑CABG AF incidence and shortened ICU stay—improved perioperative cardiovascular outcomes imply circulatory benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acid therapy dose-dependently and significantly decreased triglycerides and improved flow-mediated dilation, however, did not significantly improve insulin sensitivity in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 25147070
Higher fish-oil doses improved flow-mediated dilation (endothelial function) — direct evidence for improved vascular function/circulation.
- Early eicosapentaenoic acid treatment after percutaneous coronary intervention reduces acute inflammatory responses and ventricular arrhythmias in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 25305703
Early post-PCI EPA reduced short-term cardiac events and arrhythmias and lowered CRP — suggests vascular/cardiac protection.
- Alimentary habits, physical activity, and Framingham global risk score in metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 24652053
Lifestyle programs including omega-3 reduced vascular age and cardiovascular risk scores — supports improved vascular health (multifactorial intervention).
- Fish-oil supplementation alters numbers of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles independently of eNOS genotype
PubMed ID: 25332321
8-week fish oil increased endothelial progenitor cells and reduced endothelial microparticles—supports vascular repair/function.
- Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and structure in older adults
PubMed ID: 23796946
LC‑n3 reduced carotid intima‑media thickness and diastolic BP, indicating improved vascular structure/function.
- Fish oil and neurovascular reactivity to mental stress in humans
PubMed ID: 23408034
In healthy men fish oil blunted heart‑rate and sympathetic responses to mental stress, indicating improved autonomic/circulatory reactivity.
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PubMed ID: 23237436
Post-MI omega-3 reduced ventricular ectopy and improved electrophysiologic markers tied to circulation/arrhythmic risk.
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PubMed ID: 23107655
Omega-3 improved HRV and other autonomic markers in heart failure patients at 3 months (transient benefit).
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PubMed ID: 22839709
Ischemic heart disease patients had reduced ventricular ectopy and improved HRV/HRT after 6 months of omega‑3.
- Effect of omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid supplementation in patients with sickle cell anemia: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23193009
Reduced vaso‑occlusive events in sickle cell patients indicates clinically meaningful improvement in microvascular/occlusive processes.
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PubMed ID: 22847178
Acute replacement of SFA with LC n‑3 improved flow‑mediated dilation versus SFA alone, indicating endothelial/vascular benefit.
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PubMed ID: 22550196
Daily fish oil in dialysis patients halved thrombosis rate and reduced intervention rate for AV‑grafts—clear clinically meaningful vascular/flow benefit.
- Reduced thrombin formation and altered fibrin clot properties induced by polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids on top of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (OMEGA-PCI clot)
PubMed ID: 21617138
Fish oil made fibrin clots more permeable and easier to lyse and reduced thrombin generation after PCI—mechanistic improvements in thrombosis/flow.
- Dose-dependent decrease of platelet activation and tissue factor by omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with advanced chronic heart failure
PubMed ID: 21800004
Dose‑dependent reductions in platelet activation, P‑selectin and plasma tissue factor indicate antithrombotic effects relevant to circulation.
- Dose-dependent effects of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on systolic left ventricular function, endothelial function, and markers of inflammation in chronic heart failure of nonischemic origin: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-arm study
PubMed ID: 21570522
High‑dose n‑3 improved flow‑mediated dilation in severe CHF, a marker of vascular function.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on left ventricular function and functional capacity in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
PubMed ID: 21215550
n‑3 improved LVEF and peak VO2 in dilated cardiomyopathy, indicating improved cardiac function and circulation.
- Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human atrial mechanical function after reversion of atrial arrhythmias to sinus rhythm: reversal of tachycardia-mediated atrial cardiomyopathy with fish oils
PubMed ID: 21232631
Chronic fish oil preserved left‑atrial mechanical function and greatly reduced atrial stunning after arrhythmia conversion — improved atrial mechanics/circulation.
- Add-on therapy of EPA reduces oxidative stress and inhibits the progression of aortic stiffness in patients with coronary artery disease and statin therapy: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 21701083
Adding EPA to statin improved carotid β‑index and associated with baPWV decrease, indicating better arterial stiffness/vascular function.
- Preventive effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on coronary artery disease in patients with peripheral artery disease
PubMed ID: 20484828
EPA markedly reduced major coronary events in PAD patients — strong clinical vascular benefit in this subgroup.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on heart rate variability in depressed patients with coronary heart disease
PubMed ID: 20716712
Omega‑3 prevented deterioration in HRV and tended to lower resting heart rate — relevant to autonomic/circulatory regulation.
- Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid reduces cardio-ankle vascular index in association with decreased serum amyloid A-LDL in metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 19763135
EPA improved arterial stiffness (CAVI, PWV) in metabolic syndrome—direct evidence of improved vascular function.
- The effects of pitavastatin, eicosapentaenoic acid and combined therapy on platelet-derived microparticles and adiponectin in hyperlipidemic, diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 19172517
EPA reduced platelet-derived microparticles (pro-thrombotic marker), suggesting potential benefit for microvascular/hemostatic aspects of circulation in dyslipidemic diabetics.
- Effects of long chain omega-3 fatty acids on metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in combined dyslipidemia patients
PubMed ID: 19397392
Improvements in lipids, hs‑CRP and matrix‑remodeling markers support vascular health.
- Beneficial effects of intravenously administered N-3 fatty acids for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 19629889
Perioperative IV fish oil reduced AF and ICU time after bypass—clinical circulatory benefit.
- Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19394939
Significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation (FMD), a direct measure of endothelial/vascular function.
- Dose-dependent increases in heart rate variability and arterial compliance in overweight and obese adults with DHA-rich fish oil supplementation
PubMed ID: 19664302
DHA-rich fish oil improved large-artery compliance and HRV measures over 12 weeks (vascular function markers).
- Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects
PubMed ID: 19727884
Fish/seal oil lowered systolic blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic adults (circulatory benefit).
- Effects of adding prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters to simvastatin (20 mg/day) on lipids and lipoprotein particles in men and women with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 18678300
Adding prescription omega-3 to simvastatin modestly lowered systolic/diastolic BP, supporting improved vascular parameters.
- Low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids improve uterine artery blood flow velocity in women with recurrent miscarriage due to impaired uterine perfusion
PubMed ID: 18692841
Omega-3 improved uterine artery pulsatility index and uterine perfusion (improved regional blood flow).
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in peripheral arterial disease: effect on lipid pattern, disease severity, inflammation profile, and endothelial function
PubMed ID: 18237823
PAD patients randomized to n‑3 PUFA improved endothelial function (FMD +3.3 percentage points) and reduced soluble thrombomodulin.
- Fish oil supplementation improves large arterial elasticity in overweight hypertensive patients
PubMed ID: 17805229
In overweight hypertensive patients fish oil improved large-artery elasticity (C1) though BP did not change.
- Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on major coronary events in hypercholesterolaemic patients (JELIS): a randomised open-label, blinded endpoint analysis
PubMed ID: 17398308
Large outcomes trial (EPA on statin background) reduced major coronary events — implies improved vascular outcomes.
- Effect of diet or very long chain omega-3 fatty acids on progression of atherosclerosis, evaluated by carotid plaques, intima-media thickness and by pulse wave propagation in elderly men with hypercholesterolaemia
PubMed ID: 16926660
Omega‑3 supplementation increased pulse-wave propagation time (improved arterial elasticity) in elderly hypercholesterolaemic men.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid reduces the progression of carotid intima-media thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 16616147
Purified EPA slowed carotid IMT progression and improved arterial stiffness in type 2 diabetes (direct vascular benefit).
- The relationship between tissue RBC n-3 fatty acids and pulse wave velocity
PubMed ID: 16634535
Cross-sectional association: higher RBC EPA correlated with lower arterial stiffness (baPWV) in healthy men (observational).
- Influence of long-term intervention with dietary counseling, long-chain n-3 fatty acid supplements, or both on circulating markers of endothelial activation in men with long-standing hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 15755826
Elderly hyperlipidemic men showed reductions in endothelial activation markers (sICAM‑1, sTM) after n‑3 supplementation, supporting vascular benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acid prevents heart rate variability reductions associated with particulate matter
PubMed ID: 16210665
Fish oil largely prevented PM2.5-associated reductions in heart-rate variability, a favorable cardiac-autonomic effect.
- Can n-3 PUFA reduce cardiac arrhythmias? Results of a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 15253884
Trial in arrhythmia patients reduced premature atrial/ventricular beats and improved rhythm burden—improved cardiac electrophysiologic stability.
- Atorvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids protect against activation of the coagulation system in patients with combined hyperlipemia
PubMed ID: 12871402
Omega‑3 added to atorvastatin further reduced markers of postprandial coagulation activation (FVIIa, F1+2) — evidence for effects on thrombotic activation/coagulation.
- Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with stability of atherosclerotic plaques: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12583947
Oral fish oil incorporated into carotid plaques and shifted morphology toward features of greater plaque stability (mechanistic benefit to circulation).
- The effect of n-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis: results from SCIMO, an angiographic study, background and implications
PubMed ID: 11838000
n‑3 reduced inflammatory gene expression and correlated with less progression/regression of coronary lesions on angiography — supports improved coronary vascular status.
- Influence of age and dietary fish oil on plasma soluble adhesion molecule concentrations
PubMed ID: 11115423
Age‑dependent effects on endothelial activation markers (sVCAM‑1 decreased in elderly) indicating improved vascular activation/health in some subgroups.
- Dietary supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids improve systemic large artery endothelial function in subjects with hypercholesterolemia
PubMed ID: 10676668
4 g/day marine omega‑3 for 4 months improved flow‑mediated dilation (FMD) and reduced triglycerides in hypercholesterolemic subjects — direct, clinically relevant endothelial/circulatory benefit.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids and simvastatin on hemostatic risk factors and postprandial hyperlipemia in patients with combined hyperlipemia
PubMed ID: 10634827
Add‑on to simvastatin reduced postprandial hyperlipemia and some prothrombotic markers, favorable for circulation.
- Eicosapentanoic acid reduces plasma levels of remnant lipoproteins and prevents in vivo peroxidation of LDL in dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 10505695
Marked reductions in remnant lipoproteins and ox‑LDL would improve vascular environment and circulation.
- Differential effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil or soy lecithin on human platelet adhesion
PubMed ID: 10595648
Fish oil significantly reduced ADP‑ and thrombin‑stimulated platelet adhesion, improving haemostatic profile.
- Effects of dietary fish and weight reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in overweight hypertensives
PubMed ID: 9774368
Daily fish meals lowered ambulatory heart rate and contributed to 24‑h BP reductions—benefits to systemic circulatory metrics.
- Cost-Effectiveness of Icosapent Ethyl in REDUCE-IT USA: Results From Patients Randomized in the United States
PubMed ID: 38156550
REDUCE‑IT USA (icosapent ethyl) markedly reduced major CV events and mortality, implying improved ischemic outcomes and coronary circulation benefits at population level.
- Effects of a low-dose fish oil concentrate on angina, exercise tolerance time, serum triglycerides, and platelet function
PubMed ID: 7985829
Low-dose fish oil reduced angina attacks and improved exercise tolerance in CAD patients — functional circulation/ischemia benefit.
- Effect of dietary fish oil on renal function and rejection in cyclosporine-treated recipients of renal transplants
PubMed ID: 8350886
Improved glomerular filtration rate and effective renal plasma flow indicate enhanced renal perfusion/circulation.
- Supplementation with omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids attenuates platelet reactivity in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 35791734
Postmenopausal women: fish oil raised platelet EPA/DHA and substantially reduced platelet aggregation and activation markers, lowering thrombotic tendency.
- A Bayesian analysis of the VITAL trial: effects of ω-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular events
PubMed ID: 40032221
Large primary‑prevention trial: daily EPA+DHA modestly reduced coronary events (MI/CAD) — clinically relevant to circulation and cardiac outcomes.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Remnant-like Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Improve the Ankle-Brachial Index of Hemodialysis Patients with Dyslipidemia: A Pilot Study
PubMed ID: 38256336
High‑dose EPA/DHA improved ankle‑brachial index and lowered atherogenic remnant cholesterol in hemodialysis patients.
- Erythrocyte deformability and aggregability in patients undergoing colon cancer surgery and effects of two infusions with omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 31658051
IV n‑3 reduced erythrocyte aggregability, a direct hemorheological improvement relevant to microcirculation.
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of an Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement in Patients With Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease
PubMed ID: 32732154
Omega‑3 (3.7 g/day EPA+DHA) improved pulse‑wave velocity (arterial stiffness) in CKD patients — direct vascular/circulatory benefit.
- Influence of different supplementation on platelet aggregation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 31076942
In RA patients, concentrated fish oil lowered a platelet aggregation measure, a hemostasis/circulatory parameter relevant to circulation and thrombosis risk.
- An omega-3 fatty acid plasma index ≥4% prevents progression of coronary artery plaque in patients with coronary artery disease on statin treatment
PubMed ID: 31055222
Omega-3 index ≥4% associated with significantly less coronary plaque progression over 30 months (direct vascular imaging evidence).
- The Effect of Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Heart Rate Variability in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31757095
In renal transplant recipients, marine n‑3 PUFA modestly improved frequency‑domain HRV responses to standing, indicating improved autonomic cardiovascular responsiveness.
- Triacylglycerol-Lowering Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid Is Not Influenced by Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms Involved in Lipid Metabolism in Humans
PubMed ID: 30407633
DHA reduced triglycerides by ~24% in metabolic‑syndrome subjects (improved lipid profile can support vascular health).
- Effects of Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Heart Rate Variability and Heart Rate in Patients on Chronic Dialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30227610
Dialysis RCT found reduced heart rate, some favorable HRV changes and lower triglycerides — suggests autonomic/circulatory benefits.
- Effect of Low Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Pre-Menopausal Women: A Dose⁻Response Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30297663
Low‑dose DHA‑rich tuna oil lowered fasting triglycerides (~23%) and VLDL‑TG, which favorably alters atherogenic lipoproteins related to circulation.
- Effect of Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids Added to Statin Therapy on Coronary Artery Plaque in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29246960
High‑dose EPA+DHA added to statin attenuated progression of fibrous coronary plaque in adherent patients, supporting vascular benefit.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid plus alpha-tocopherol supplementation on malnutrition-inflammation score, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 27554670
Plasma NO increase with omega‑3 suggests vasodilatory/circulatory improvement in hemodialysis patients.
- Predictors of change in omega-3 index with fish oil supplementation in peripheral artery disease
PubMed ID: 28457318
PAD patients had marked increases in omega‑3 index — relevant to peripheral vascular disease and circulation risk markers.
- The effects of long-chain omega-3 fish oils and multivitamins on cognitive and cardiovascular function: a randomized, controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25565485
High‑dose fish oil modestly reduced central aortic pressures and RBC omega‑3/6 increases associated with better spatial working memory (cardiovascular stiffness reduction).
- Increasing long-chain n-3PUFA consumption improves small peripheral artery function in patients at intermediate-high cardiovascular risk
PubMed ID: 24746829
Higher dietary LC‑n‑3PUFA associated with better small‑artery reactive hyperemia (saRHI) and improved endothelial markers (observational/intervention analysis).
- Reduction of prothrombin and Factor V levels following supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is sex dependent: a randomised controlled study
PubMed ID: 24997005
EPA/DHA modestly lowered key coagulation factors (Factor II, V, vWF) — supports improved thrombotic/circulatory profile.
- Krill oil supplementation lowers serum triglycerides without increasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adults with borderline high or high triglyceride levels
PubMed ID: 24461313
12‑week krill oil RCT in adults with elevated triglycerides produced a modest (~10%) TG lowering without raising LDL‑C—clinically relevant circulatory lipid improvement.
- Atorvastatin plus omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester decreases very-low-density lipoprotein triglyceride production in insulin resistant obese men
PubMed ID: 24299019
Mechanistic trial in obese insulin‑resistant men showed 4 g/day ω‑3 plus statin further reduced VLDL‑TG via lower production and higher clearance—improves atherogenic lipoprotein profile relevant to circulation.
- Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementations reduce platelet aggregation and hemostatic markers differentially in men and women
PubMed ID: 23390192
Randomized trial showed EPA/DHA reduced platelet aggregation substantially (sex‑specific effects), implying reduced thrombotic tendency.
- DHA-rich fish oil reverses the detrimental effects of saturated fatty acids on postprandial vascular reactivity
PubMed ID: 21831993
Acute inclusion of DHA‑rich oil prevented postprandial endothelial dysfunction (FMD +2% vs saturated fat) — clear vascular endothelial benefit.
- Differential association of docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids with carotid intima-media thickness
PubMed ID: 21757663
Cross‑sectional: higher serum DHA associated with lower carotid IMT — suggests anti‑atherosclerotic/circulatory benefit (observational).
- Effects of fish oil supplementation on markers of the metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 20472253
In overweight adolescent boys, fish oil lowered systolic and diastolic BP (SBP −3.8 mmHg, DBP −2.6 mmHg) — relevant to circulation and vascular health.
- Effects of n-3 fatty acids on macro- and microvascular function in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 20071644
EPA/DHA attenuated postprandial decline in flow-mediated dilation and improved microvascular reactive hyperemia in type 2 diabetes patients.
- Moderate consumption of fatty fish reduces diastolic blood pressure in overweight and obese European young adults during energy restriction
PubMed ID: 19487105
During diet-induced weight loss, salmon or fish oil modestly reduced diastolic BP (~2.5 mmHg vs cod), suggesting small circulatory benefits.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the cardiovascular risk profile of subjects with metabolic syndrome, including markers of inflammation and auto-immunity
PubMed ID: 19593941
Fish oil improved blood pressure, triglycerides and other cardiometabolic markers in metabolic syndrome, supporting improved cardiovascular risk/circulation.
- The role of n-3 PUFAs in preventing the arrhythmic risk in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
PubMed ID: 18982439
In dilated cardiomyopathy patients, n‑3 PUFA reduced arrhythmic markers and episodes and improved electrical risk tests — improved cardiac electrical stability relates to circulation/heart function.
- Docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil improves heart rate variability and heart rate responses to exercise in overweight adults
PubMed ID: 18339222
DHA‑rich fish oil increased HF HRV and lowered resting/exercise heart rates (improved autonomic control relevant to circulation).
- A randomised interventional trial of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on endothelial function and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus
PubMed ID: 17875549
SLE trial improved endothelial function (flow-mediated dilation) substantially.
- The effects of dietary fatty acid supplementation on endothelial function and vascular tone in healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 14553835
Tuna oil supplementation improved endothelium‑dependent vasodilation in healthy middle‑aged adults (well‑powered RCT).
- The effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 10189324
Long‑term FO slowed angiographic coronary atherosclerosis progression modestly (clinical circulation benefit).
- Effects of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on hemodynamics in humans
PubMed ID: 9665096
DHA reduced resting heart rate and marine oils improved diastolic filling—improvements in cardiac hemodynamics.
- n-3 fatty acid ethyl ester administration to healthy subjects and to hypertriglyceridemic patients reduces tissue factor activity in adherent monocytes
PubMed ID: 7918310
Marked reductions in monocyte TF activity suggest lowered thrombogenicity, relevant to circulation and clot risk.
- Marine oils dose-dependently inhibit vasoconstriction of forearm resistance vessels in humans
PubMed ID: 8418020
Dose‑dependent large suppression of vasoconstrictor responses to angiotensin II and norepinephrine—strong vascular effect.
- Fish oil supplementation in patients with stable claudication
PubMed ID: 2240382
Improved red cell deformability in claudication suggests better microcirculatory rheology, though walking performance did not improve.
- Effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on blood pressure in hypertension. A population-based intervention trial from the Tromsø study
PubMed ID: 2137901
Fish oil lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure in mildly hypertensive people—improves vascular parameters.
- Effects of fish oil and curcumin supplementation on cerebrovascular function in older adults: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32127335
Reduced cerebral artery stiffness in men indicates a vascular/arterial compliance benefit in older overweight adults.
- [State of the structure and functions of the arterial wall in patients with chronic heart failure against the background of permanent atrial fibrillation and assessment of vasoprotective effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids]
PubMed ID: 23548422
Omega‑3 improved arterial elasticity and reduced TIMP‑1 in ischemic HF with AF — robust vasoprotective/elasticity benefit.
- Effects of purified eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on platelet, fibrinolytic and vascular function in hypertensive type 2 diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 12482554
DHA (not EPA) reduced platelet aggregation and thromboxane production in hypertensive diabetics — supports reduced thrombotic/flow impairment.
- EPA, but not DHA, decreases mean platelet volume in normal subjects
PubMed ID: 12530552
EPA reduced platelet activation marker and altered platelet EPA content — plausible mechanism to improve microcirculation/flow.
- A long-term seal- and cod-liver-oil supplementation in hypercholesterolemic subjects
PubMed ID: 11214732
Seal and cod-liver oil raised serum n-3s and reduced whole-blood platelet aggregation (human long-term supplementation).
- Effect of marine oils supplementation on coagulation and cellular activation in whole blood
PubMed ID: 8614301
Marine oils reduced prothrombin fragment 1+2 and other prothrombotic markers, indicating improved haemostatic profile.
- Omega 3 fatty acids effect on the vascular calcification biomarkers fetuin A and osteoprotegerin in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 34286397
Omega-3 increased fetuin-A and OPG in hemodialysis patients—biomarkers that may protect against vascular calcification.
- Concomitant Use of Rosuvastatin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Significantly Prevents Native Coronary Atherosclerotic Progression in Patients With In-Stent Neoatherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 32759543
EPA added to statin reduced plaque lipid content and macrophage signals (improved plaque characteristics).
- Effect of icosapent ethyl on progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with elevated triglycerides on statin therapy: final results of the EVAPORATE trial
PubMed ID: 32860032
High-dose EPA (icosapent ethyl) slowed/reversed coronary plaque progression (direct vascular benefit).
- Effect of rosuvastatin or its combination with omega-3 fatty acids on circulating CD34(+) progenitor cells and on endothelial colony formation in patients with mixed dyslipidaemia
PubMed ID: 27415612
ω‑3 added to rosuvastatin increased circulating endothelial progenitor cells and CFU‑ECs—supports vascular repair/circulation.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and of rosuvastatin on left ventricular function in chronic heart failure: a substudy of GISSI-HF trial
PubMed ID: 20952767
Small but significant long‑term LVEF improvement in chronic HF implies better cardiac output/circulation.
- Omega-3 fatty acids plus rosuvastatin improves endothelial function in South Asians with dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 19337557
Adding omega‑3 to rosuvastatin improved endothelium‑dependent vasodilation and lowered TG/LDL in dyslipidemic subjects — supports improved vascular function.
- Vascular and metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids combined with fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 27424313
Combo n‑3 + fenofibrate improved vascular markers (FMD) over 2 months vs placebo.
- Significant differential effects of omega-3 fatty acids and fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 22153696
Omega‑3 (2 g/d) lowered TGs and improved flow‑mediated dilation in hypertriglyceridemic patients.
- [Oxidation stress, insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction during the treatment of hyperlipidaemia]
PubMed ID: 17323614
Addition of n‑3 (3.6 g/d) to statin therapy improved flow‑mediated vasodilation (endothelial function) over 12 months.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids and/or antioxidants on endothelial cell markers
PubMed ID: 9767357
High‑dose n‑3 in smokers changed endothelial/hemostatic markers (vWF and sTM decreased)—evidence of circulatory/hemostatic modulation though some markers rose.
- Myocardial protection during elective coronary artery bypasses grafting by pretreatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 23789288
Preoperative IV ω‑3 improved early myocardial metabolism and markers of cardiac injury after elective CABG—consistent with improved myocardial perfusion/oxygen extraction.
- N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids early supplementation improves ultrasound indices of endothelial function, but not through NO inhibitors in patients with acute myocardial infarction: N-3 PUFA supplementation in acute myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 20705373
One month of n‑3 PUFA after MI improved flow‑mediated dilatation (FMD), a direct endothelial/circulatory function measure.
- Randomized Trial for Evaluation in Secondary Prevention Efficacy of Combination Therapy-Statin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (RESPECT-EPA)
PubMed ID: 38873793
Icosapent ethyl in statin‑treated coronary patients reduced coronary events (secondary) though primary composite narrowly missed significance; relevant to vascular outcomes.
- Administration of eicosapentaenoic acid may alter lipoprotein particle heterogeneity in statin-treated patients with stable coronary artery disease: A pilot 6-month randomized study
PubMed ID: 32636128
EPA added to statin therapy reduced small/medium LDL particles and raised large HDL particles—favorable effects on atherogenic lipoprotein profile relevant to circulation.
- Twelve-Week Daily Consumption of ad hoc Fortified Milk with ω-3, D, and Group B Vitamins Has a Positive Impact on Inflammaging Parameters: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial
PubMed ID: 33266447
Fortified milk with EPA/DHA raised ω‑3 index and lowered homocysteine in elderly—biomarkers linked to vascular risk and circulation.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation improves lipid metabolism and endothelial function by providing a beneficial eicosanoid-pattern in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33041091
Post‑AMI ω‑3 (2 g/day) raised nitric oxide ~62% and shifted eicosanoids toward ω‑3 mediators — supports endothelial function/circulation.
- Effect of rosuvastatin and eicosapentaenoic acid on neoatherosclerosis: the LINK-IT Trial
PubMed ID: 31334703
Adding EPA to statin therapy stabilized neoatherosclerotic plaques (less lipid/macrophage signal) — meaningful vascular/circulatory benefit.
- Genetic profiling of fatty acid desaturase polymorphisms identifies patients who may benefit from high-dose omega-3 fatty acids in cardiac remodeling after acute myocardial infarction-Post-hoc analysis from the OMEGA-REMODEL randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31532795
High‑dose ω‑3 after MI improved LV remodeling and reduced non‑infarct fibrosis — functional cardiac/circulatory benefit.
- The effect of omega-3 carboxylic acids on apolipoprotein CIII-containing lipoproteins in severe hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 27919362
Omega‑3 carboxylic acids lowered TGs, reduced apoCIII and increased less‑atherogenic LDL subspecies—favorable for vascular health.
- Early initiation of eicosapentaenoic acid and statin treatment is associated with better clinical outcomes than statin alone in patients with acute coronary syndromes: 1-year outcomes of a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 27865182
Randomized trial: starting high‑dose EPA after PCI markedly reduced 1‑year cardiovascular events and cardiovascular death (major circulation outcome).
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid combined with optimal statin therapy improves endothelial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 24158248
EPA improved flow‑mediated dilation (FMD) and lowered triglycerides in CAD patients already on statins — clear endothelial/circulatory benefit.
- Stabilizing effect of combined eicosapentaenoic acid and statin therapy on coronary thin-cap fibroatheroma
PubMed ID: 24637411
EPA added to rosuvastatin produced plaque‑stabilizing changes and lower vascular inflammation markers, suggesting improved vascular health.
- Early impact of prescription Omega-3 fatty acids on platelet biomarkers in patients with coronary artery disease and hypertriglyceridemia
PubMed ID: 21701167
Prescription ω‑3 reduced multiple platelet activation markers in stable CAD, supporting reduced thrombogenicity and better microcirculation.
- Treatment of aspirin-resistant patients with omega-3 fatty acids versus aspirin dose escalation
PubMed ID: 20117379
Omega‑3 restored aspirin responsiveness and produced large thromboxane reductions in aspirin‑resistant coronary patients—strong circulatory benefit.
- Effects of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids on responsiveness to dual antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: the OMEGA-PCI (OMEGA-3 fatty acids after pci to modify responsiveness to dual antiplatelet therapy) study
PubMed ID: 20394870
Adding 1 g/day omega‑3 to dual antiplatelet therapy reduced platelet reactivity after PCI—direct improvement in platelet function relevant to circulation.
- Moderate fish-oil supplementation reverses low-platelet, long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid status and reduces plasma triacylglycerol concentrations in British Indo-Asians
PubMed ID: 15159226
Lowered triglycerides and improved atherogenic markers, supportive of better vascular health.
- The n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid increase systemic arterial compliance in humans
PubMed ID: 12145002
EPA/DHA increased systemic arterial compliance by 27–36% in dyslipidemic adults.
- Comparative effects of prolonged intake of highly purified fish oils as ethyl ester or triglyceride on lipids, haemostasis and platelet function in normolipaemic men
PubMed ID: 8404785
Both ethyl-ester and triglyceride fish oil reduced platelet activation measures and were incorporated into plasma lipids — improves hemostatic profile.
- Influence of dietary fish on eicosanoid metabolism in man
PubMed ID: 2123355
Dietary mackerel shifted eicosanoids away from thromboxane toward prostacyclin-type metabolites (anti-thrombotic, circulatory benefit).
- Fish-oil concentrate: effects on variables related to cardiovascular disease
PubMed ID: 2375296
High‑dose fish oil lowered fibrinogen (antithrombotic marker) and TGs, suggesting improved blood rheology/vascular risk.
- The Effects of α-Linolenic Acid Intake on Skin and Blood Vessel Health and Subjective Fatigue in Middle-Aged Japanese Females: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Comparative Trial
PubMed ID: 40754213
ALA supplementation modestly reduced brachial‑ankle pulse wave velocity (improved vascular stiffness), a circulation marker.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-enriched hen eggs consumption enhances microvascular reactivity in young healthy individuals
PubMed ID: 29633621
Omega‑3 enriched eggs improved microvascular reactivity (PORH) and lowered triglycerides/BP—direct microcirculation evidence.
- Lowering Effects of n-3 Fatty Acid Supplements on Blood Pressure by Reducing Plasma Angiotensin II in Inner Mongolia Hypertensive Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30511840
2 g/day EPA+DHA modestly lowered systolic blood pressure and angiotensin II—improved vascular parameters likely aiding circulation.
- n-3 fatty acids, ventricular arrhythmia-related events, and fatal myocardial infarction in postmyocardial infarction patients with diabetes
PubMed ID: 22110169
In post‑MI diabetic patients, EPA/DHA+ALA lowered arrhythmia‑related events and composite cardiac endpoints, reflecting improved cardiac outcomes.
- Dietary alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA have differential effects on LDL fatty acid composition but similar effects on serum lipid profiles in normolipidemic humans
PubMed ID: 19261730
Feeding study showed modest triglyceride reductions and LDL fatty‑acid shifts with n‑3 types — relevant to vascular risk and circulation.
- Higher plasma docosahexaenoic acid is associated with reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis in women with CAD
PubMed ID: 16983146
Higher plasma DHA in women with CAD was associated with less coronary artery narrowing and fewer new lesions over ~3 years — direct vascular benefit.
- Cardiac autonomic changes associated with fish oil vs soy oil supplementation in the elderly
PubMed ID: 15821181
Fish oil improved heart‑rate variability measures (cardiac autonomic function), which relate to circulatory control and sudden‑death risk.
- Enteral nutrition with eicosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants reduces alveolar inflammatory mediators and protein influx in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
PubMed ID: 12576957
In ARDS, EPA+GLA diet improved oxygenation (Pao2/FiO2) — a functional circulation/oxygen-delivery improvement in lungs.
- Effects of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from plant and marine origin on platelet aggregation in healthy elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 10655965
EPA/DHA diets significantly reduced ex vivo platelet aggregation (reduced thrombogenic potential).
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of fish oil and mustard oil in patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction: the Indian experiment of infarct survival--4
PubMed ID: 9310278
Fish oil given early after suspected AMI reduced cardiac events and deaths—clinical evidence of improved cardiovascular outcomes/circulation.
- A prospective, multicenter, randomized study of the efficacy of eicosapentaenoic acid for cerebral vasospasm: the EVAS study
PubMed ID: 23032083
EPA reduced symptomatic cerebral vasospasm and vasospasm‑related infarction after SAH — a clear cerebrovascular circulation benefit.
- Long-term omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation reduces the recurrence of persistent atrial fibrillation after electrical cardioversion
PubMed ID: 22120130
Long‑term high‑dose fish oil substantially reduced recurrent persistent atrial fibrillation, a major cardiac/arrhythmic circulation outcome.
- Differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on vascular reactivity of the forearm microcirculation in hyperlipidemic, overweight men
PubMed ID: 10982541
DHA (vs EPA) improved endothelium‑dependent and -independent vasodilation and attenuated norepinephrine‑induced constriction.
- Interactions between dietary fat, fish, and fish oils and their effects on platelet function in men at risk of cardiovascular disease
PubMed ID: 9081682
Dietary fish or fish oil reduced platelet aggregation and thromboxane responses in men at increased CV risk.
- Fish oil amplifies the effect of propranolol in mild essential hypertension
PubMed ID: 2147175
Fish oil improved platelet mediators and lowered BP/norepinephrine in hypertensives, implying beneficial vascular effects.
- Fish Oil Supplements Lower Serum Lipids and Glucose in Correlation with a Reduction in Plasma Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 and Prostaglandin E2 in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26226139
4 g/day fish oil lowered triglycerides and total cholesterol—improvements in blood lipids that relate to vascular risk/circulation.
- Effect of dietary supplementation with n-3 fatty acids on coronary artery bypass graft patency
PubMed ID: 8540453
Large RCT showed reduced vein graft occlusion after CABG, a clinically relevant circulatory/vascular outcome.
- Potential effects of icosapent ethyl on cardiovascular outcomes in cigarette smokers: REDUCE-IT smoking
PubMed ID: 35953437
Prescription EPA on statin therapy lowered CV events in current/former smokers, indicating improved clinical circulatory outcomes in that subgroup.
- Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation improves early-stage diabetic nephropathy and subclinical atherosclerosis in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37862823
In children with T1DM, 6‑month omega‑3 lowered carotid intima‑media thickness (structural vascular improvement), albuminuria and HbA1c.
- Icosapent ethyl therapy for very high triglyceride levels: a 12-week, multi-center, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blinded, phase III clinical trial in China
PubMed ID: 37301827
4 g/day icosapent ethyl in adults with very high TG significantly lowered TG, VLDL‑C and non‑HDL‑C—favorable lipid changes that support vascular health.
- Long-term safety and efficacy of MND-2119 (self-emulsifying formulation of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester) in patients with hypertriglyceridemia: Results from a multicenter, 52-week, open-label study
PubMed ID: 36202740
EPA ethyl ester lowered triglycerides over 52 weeks with dose response—improved circulating lipid profile supports vascular health.
- Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality With Icosapent Ethyl in Patients With Prior Myocardial Infarction
PubMed ID: 35483753
REDUCE‑IT analysis in prior‑MI patients showed significant reductions in major ischemic events, MI and CV mortality with EPA—robust vascular benefit.
- Omega and heart rate variability in overweight and obese schoolchildren
PubMed ID: 39972155
Three months EPA/DHA in overweight children improved heart‑rate variability indices (RMSSD, SDNN) indicating autonomic/circulatory benefit.
- The effect of eight weeks combined training with omega-3 supplementation on the levels of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in older women
PubMed ID: 38777428
Exercise + omega‑3 lowered vascular adhesion molecules (ICAM‑1/VCAM‑1), consistent with improved endothelial function.
- The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelial Dysfunction
PubMed ID: 39859026
Two‑month n‑3 improved endothelial function (RHI), reduced arterial stiffness (augmentation index) and improved vascular biomarkers—strong circulation benefit.
- Icosapent ethyl modulates circulating vascular regenerative cell content: The IPE-PREVENTION CardioLink-14 trial
PubMed ID: 38552629
Prescription EPA (icosapent ethyl) increased circulating vascular‑regenerative progenitor cells and reduced oxidative stress—mechanistically supports vascular repair/circulation benefits.
- Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids alter the number, fatty acid profile and coagulatory activity of circulating and platelet-derived extracellular vesicles: a randomized, controlled crossover trial
PubMed ID: 38484976
n‑3 supplementation lowered procoagulant EVs, reduced thrombin generation and clot growth—mechanistic evidence for improved haemostatic profile/circulation.
- Icosapent ethyl following acute coronary syndrome: the REDUCE-IT trial
PubMed ID: 38252107
Icosapent ethyl given early after ACS on top of statin showed large reductions in recurrent ischemic events (post‑ACS circulatory/ischemic benefit).
Immune support (203)
- Fish oil supplementation of lactating mothers affects cytokine production in 2 1/2-year-old children
PubMed ID: 16196417
Maternal fish oil produced lasting increases in child IFN-γ and IFN-γ/IL-10 ratio.
- High-dose fish oil and antioxidants in Crohn's disease and the response of bone turnover: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16115360
Reduced mitogen-stimulated IFN-γ in Crohn's patients indicates immunomodulation.
- Inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis by a novel dietary fatty acid formulation in patients with atopic asthma: a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, prospective trial
PubMed ID: 12852711
EPA+GLA emulsion reduced leukotriene biosynthesis in atopic asthma — a direct immune mediator effect (combination product).
- Impact of fish oil enriched total parenteral nutrition on DNA synthesis, cytokine release and receptor expression by lymphocytes in the postoperative period
PubMed ID: 11895146
Perioperative fish-oil TPN augmented cytokine production (IL-2, IFN-γ, TNF-α) indicating strong immunomodulatory effects.
- Nutritional treatment for acquired immunodeficiency virus infection using an enterotropic peptide-based formula enriched with n-3 fatty acids: a randomized prospective trial
PubMed ID: 11781670
HIV patients receiving an n-3–containing enteral formula had a statistically significant rise in CD4 count (clinical immune marker), though formula differed in other components.
- Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids plus vitamin E restore immunodeficiency and prolong survival for severely ill patients with generalized malignancy: a randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 9445198
Omega‑3+vitamin E improved T‑helper:T‑suppressor ratio and reduced TNF in malnourished cancer patients (immune marker improvements, but confounded by vitamin E).
- Effect of an enteric-coated fish-oil preparation on relapses in Crohn's disease
PubMed ID: 8628335
Large RCT in Crohn's with marked relapse reduction indicates clinically meaningful immune-modulating benefit in IBD.
- Effects of high-dose fish oil on rheumatoid arthritis after stopping nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Clinical and immune correlates
PubMed ID: 7639807
High-dose fish oil improved RA disease activity and lowered IL‑1β (an immune/inflammatory cytokine) — supports immune modulation.
- Long-term effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in active rheumatoid arthritis. A 12-month, double-blind, controlled study
PubMed ID: 8003055
12-month omega-3 trial in RA showed improved patient/physician assessments and med-sparing — indicates immune-modulating benefit in autoimmune disease.
- [Fish oils and rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized and double-blind study]
PubMed ID: 8066866
12-week n‑3 PUFA in active RA produced small but significant symptom and CRP improvements — some immune/inflammatory effect.
- A controlled trial of fish oil in IgA nephropathy. Mayo Nephrology Collaborative Group
PubMed ID: 7935657
High‑dose fish oil markedly slowed IgA nephropathy progression (an immune‑mediated renal disease), consistent with immune effects.
- Effect of dietary fish oil on renal function and rejection in cyclosporine-treated recipients of renal transplants
PubMed ID: 8350886
Reduced rejection episodes in kidney-transplant recipients, indicating immune-modulatory effects.
- Decreased interleukin-1 beta levels in plasma from rheumatoid arthritis patients after dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 1458789
RA trial showed reduced IL‑1β and modest clinical improvement, indicating immune-modulatory effects.
- The effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil on renal function and the course of early postoperative rejection episodes in cyclosporine-treated renal transplant recipients
PubMed ID: 1496538
In transplant recipients fish oil improved renal recovery after rejection and altered cyclosporine levels (immune‑related context).
- Treatment of ulcerative colitis with fish oil supplementation: a prospective 12 month randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 1353742
Fish oil raised rectal EPA and reduced leukotriene B4 synthesis in UC, indicating local immune/eicosanoid modulation.
- Resistance Training Alone or Combined With N-3 PUFA-Rich Diet in Older Women: Effects on Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy
PubMed ID: 30052800
N-3–rich diet downregulated IL‑1β (anti‑inflammatory signaling) — plausible immune‑modulating effect.
- Effect of microbiological and immunological enteral nutrition on intestinal function and immune status in the patients with long-term use of antibiotics
PubMed ID: 24089227
Enteral formula with deep‑sea fish oil improved immune cell markers (CD4/CD8/NK) in antibiotic‑treated patients.
- The effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on plasma cytokines, oxylipins, and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes from women with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the DHA-WIN trial
PubMed ID: 40651709
DHA increased plasma IFN-γ and TNF-α and altered oxylipins, indicating immune modulation.
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation attenuates changes in the concentration, phenotype, and response of immune peripheral blood cells in breast cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy. Secondary findings from the DHA-WIN trial
PubMed ID: 40405290
DHA preserved neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and maintained cytokine secretion during chemotherapy—clear immune biomarker preservation.
- Multimicronutrient and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces low-grade inflammation in older participants: An exploratory study
PubMed ID: 40644954
Multinutrient+ω-3 lowered a composite low-grade inflammation score, reflecting improved immune/inflammatory status.
- Synbiotic Bacillus megaterium DSM 32963 and n-3 PUFA Salt Composition Elevates Pro-Resolving Lipid Mediator Levels in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 38732601
Synbiotic+n‑3 rapidly raised pro-resolving mediator precursors, which modulate immune/resolution pathways.
- Joint effects of one year of marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and participant dietary fish intake upon circulating lipid mediators of inflammation resolution in a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38518540
Year‑long omega‑3 lowered pro‑inflammatory mediators and raised pro‑resolving precursors (supports immune resolution).
- [Parenteral supplementation with EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids improves recovery prognosis in critically ill patients]
PubMed ID: 36602145
Improved clinical outcomes in critically ill patients receiving EPA/DHA (suggests immune/host‑response benefit).
- Lowering effects of fish oil supplementation on proinflammatory markers in hypertension: results from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32044905
Lowered CRP and TNF-α indicating systemic immuno-inflammatory modulation.
- Effect of prenatal EPA and DHA on maternal and umbilical cord blood cytokines
PubMed ID: 29940888
Prenatal EPA lowered maternal pro‑inflammatory cytokines (IL‑6, TNFα), indicating immune/modulatory effects in pregnancy.
- A Randomized Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Gene Expression Related to Insulin Action, Blood Lipids, and Inflammation in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus-Fish Oil Supplementation and Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 29385062
RCT in gestational diabetes showing downregulation of IL‑1 and TNF‑α gene expression and upregulation of PPAR‑γ (anti‑inflammatory signature).
- The effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on physical function, exercise, and joint replacement in patients with coronary artery disease: A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29752179
CAD trial reported reductions in inflammatory markers alongside other clinical benefits.
- Supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid reduces high levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in aging adults: A randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 29735019
Strong RCT in older adults with chronic wounds showing large reductions in pro‑inflammatory cytokines (IL‑6, IL‑1β, TNF‑α).
- Inflammatory gene expression in whole blood cells after EPA vs. DHA supplementation: Results from the ComparED study
PubMed ID: 28131045
High‑dose EPA/DHA altered immune-related gene expression (PPARA, TRAF3, CD14) consistent with immune modulation.
- Potential therapeutic impact of omega-3 long chain-polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation markers in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A double-blind, controlled randomized trial
PubMed ID: 28987470
In DMD boys, omega‑3 markedly shifted cytokine profile (↓IL‑1β/IL‑6, ↑IL‑10), indicating strong immunomodulation.
- Cytokine distribution in mothers and breastfed children after omega-3 LCPUFAs supplementation during the last trimester of pregnancy and the lactation period: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29031393
Maternal supplementation shifted maternal and infant cytokines toward a more anti‑inflammatory/immune‑modulating profile.
- Fish Oil-Derived Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Wheeze and Asthma in Offspring
PubMed ID: 28029926
Maternal fish oil reduced offspring wheeze/asthma and respiratory infections, implying immune development effects.
- A Mixed Flavonoid-Fish Oil Supplement Induces Immune-Enhancing and Anti-Inflammatory Transcriptomic Changes in Adult Obese and Overweight Women-A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27187447
Flavonoid+fish‑oil induced antiviral/immune‑modulating blood transcriptome signatures.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid plus alpha-tocopherol supplementation on malnutrition-inflammation score, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 27554670
Improved malnutrition–inflammation score and antioxidant/NO markers in hemodialysis patients indicate immune/inflammatory benefit.
- Beneficial Effects of Enteral Docosahexaenoic Acid on the Markers of Inflammation and Clinical Outcomes of Neonates Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery: An Intervention Study
PubMed ID: 27394149
Perioperative neonatal DHA reduced inflammatory cell markers, sepsis and organ dysfunction — direct immune/protection signal.
- The Effect of Krill Oil Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Markers of Immune Function
PubMed ID: 26407095
Krill oil increased omega‑3 index and augmented post‑exercise NK activity and IL‑2—modest immunomodulatory benefit.
- Omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids down-regulate nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) gene and blood cell adhesion molecule expression in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease
PubMed ID: 25976467
In children with sickle cell, fish oil raised EPA/DHA and reduced WBC and NF‑κB expression — anti‑inflammatory/immune signalling effects.
- Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Reduces Inflammation in Obese Pregnant Women: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26340264
Omega‑3 in obese pregnant women reduced systemic CRP and lowered inflammatory gene expression in adipose and placenta (immune/inflammatory modulation).
- Effects of oral eicosapentaenoic acid versus docosahexaenoic acid on human peripheral blood mononuclear cell gene expression
PubMed ID: 26074314
EPA/DHA differentially changed immune‑related PBMC gene expression after 6 weeks, showing direct immunomodulatory effects.
- n-3 Long-chain PUFAs reduce respiratory morbidity caused by iron supplementation in iron-deficient South African schoolchildren: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention
PubMed ID: 25733652
Large RCT in children showed DHA/EPA reduced illness days and prevented iron-related increases in respiratory illness.
- A prospective, randomized, controlled study of ω-3 fish oil fat emulsion-based parenteral nutrition for patients following surgical resection of gastric tumors
PubMed ID: 24655407
Perioperative omega‑3 PN reduced inflammatory markers and markedly fewer postoperative infections.
- Fish oil supplementation induces expression of genes related to cell cycle, endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis in peripheral blood mononuclear cells: a transcriptomic approach
PubMed ID: 24641624
PBMC transcriptome changes after 7 wks indicated modulation of immune‑related pathways (cell cycle/ER stress/apoptosis).
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and respiratory symptoms in children
PubMed ID: 24626819
Prenatal DHA reduced some infant respiratory symptoms in offspring of allergic mothers, indicating neonatal immune/airway benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the up-regulation of endothelial chemokines in maintenance hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 25204316
Lowered LPS‑induced endothelial chemokine expression (RANTES, MCP‑1) in dialysis patients, indicating immune signalling effects.
- Effects of perioperative supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on leukotriene B₄ and leukotriene B₅ production by stimulated neutrophils in patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized, placebo-controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 25268838
7‑day preoperative n‑3 shifted neutrophil eicosanoids toward less‑inflammatory profiles (LTB5/5‑HEPE increases).
- Efficacy of fish oil on serum of TNF α , IL-1 β , and IL-6 oxidative stress markers in multiple sclerosis treated with interferon beta-1b
PubMed ID: 23861993
Large RCT in MS showed marked reductions in proinflammatory cytokines and NO products over 12 months, indicating strong immune‑modulatory effects.
- Omega-3 fatty acids reduce adipose tissue macrophages in human subjects with insulin resistance
PubMed ID: 23328126
In insulin‑resistant subjects fish oil reduced adipose inflammatory macrophages and MCP‑1 and increased capillaries—direct tissue immune/inflammatory changes.
- Modulation of DNA methylation states and infant immune system by dietary supplementation with ω-3 PUFA during pregnancy in an intervention study
PubMed ID: 23761484
Maternal DHA altered global/newborn immune‑cell methylation patterns (especially in smokers), suggesting developmental immune modulation.
- Omega-3 PUFA supplementation and the response to evoked endotoxemia in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 24190860
High‑dose omega‑3 blunted LPS‑evoked fever and trended to lower inflammatory responses to endotoxin.
- Developmental programming for allergy: a secondary analysis of the Mothers, Omega-3, and Mental Health Study
PubMed ID: 23531329
Prenatal EPA/DHA changed cord Th2/Th1 chemokine ratios toward less Th2 dominance, indicating immune programming.
- Effect of n-3 supplementation on hyperactivity, oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
PubMed ID: 24568073
EPA+DHA reduced CRP/IL-6 and raised antioxidant enzymes in children with ADHD — anti-inflammatory/immune modulation.
- Effect of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on infants' allergies in first year of life: randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22294737
Prenatal FO reduced atopic eczema and egg sensitisation in infants — clear immune/allergy-relevant clinical signals.
- Different gene expression profiles in normo- and dyslipidemic men after fish oil supplementation: results from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22929118
3-month FO produced large RBC index rise and broad immune-related gene expression changes, implying immune modulation potential.
- DHA supplementation during pregnancy and lactation affects infants' cellular but not humoral immune response
PubMed ID: 21941411
Maternal DHA changed infant lymphocyte subsets and lowered some proinflammatory cytokine production — mechanistic immune effects.
- Allergic disease in infants up to 2 years of age in relation to plasma omega-3 fatty acids and maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation
PubMed ID: 21332799
Randomized maternal EPA+DHA reduced IgE‑associated allergic disease in infants — strong RCT evidence for immune modulation in offspring.
- Fish oil supplementation improves neutrophil function during cancer chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 22160495
Prevented chemotherapy‑associated neutrophil loss and improved neutrophil function — direct immunoprotective signal.
- Oral administration of docosahexaenoic acid attenuates interleukin-1β response and clinical course of septic neonates
PubMed ID: 22079797
Septic neonates had increased leukocyte DHA and greater IL‑1β reduction with milder clinical course.
- Pre-treatment with an intravenous lipid emulsion containing fish oil (eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid) decreases inflammatory markers after open-heart surgery in infants: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22136963
Perioperative IV EPA/DHA sharply reduced TNF‑α in infants — strong anti‑inflammatory/immune effect in high‑risk patients.
- Impact of a novel nutritional formula on asthma control and biomarkers of allergic airway inflammation in children
PubMed ID: 20545703
Children with asthma had reduced exhaled NO and raised EPA—evidence of airway immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Effect of fish oil (n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) on plasma lipids, lipoproteins and inflammatory markers in HIV-infected patients treated with antiretroviral therapy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 19685375
In HIV patients, fish oil shifted leukotriene profiles toward anti-inflammatory LTB5 and modestly lowered triglycerides, indicating immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Fish-oil supplementation induces antiinflammatory gene expression profiles in human blood mononuclear cells
PubMed ID: 19515734
PBMC transcription shifted toward anti-inflammatory/anti‑atherogenic patterns indicating modulation of immune-cell activity.
- Fish oil n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids selectively affect plasma cytokines and decrease illness in Thai schoolchildren: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 18930251
Randomized trial in children showed fewer and shorter respiratory illnesses and altered TGF-β1, directly supporting immune-protective effects.
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in atopic eczema: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18241260
High-dose DHA reduced eczema severity and suppressed IgE synthesis in PBMCs, indicating immune-modulating effects in allergic disease.
- Decreased cord blood IL-4, IL-13, and CCR4 and increased TGF-beta levels after fish oil supplementation of pregnant women
PubMed ID: 17980419
Maternal fish oil shifted neonatal immune markers (TH2 down, TGF-β up), showing immune effects.
- A randomised interventional trial of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on endothelial function and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus
PubMed ID: 17875549
SLE RCT lowered disease activity and oxidative stress, implying immunomodulatory benefit.
- Dietary supplementation with very long-chain n-3 fatty acids in man decreases expression of the interleukin-2 receptor (CD25) on mitogen-stimulated lymphocytes from patients with inflammatory skin diseases
PubMed ID: 8050452
High‑dose FO reduced T‑cell activation marker (CD25) in atopic dermatitis/psoriasis patients—direct immunomodulation.
- n-3 fatty acid ethyl ester administration to healthy subjects and to hypertriglyceridemic patients reduces tissue factor activity in adherent monocytes
PubMed ID: 7918310
Large reduction in monocyte tissue-factor activity suggests modulation of immune/inflammatory cell function.
- Dietary fish oil and olive oil supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical and immunologic effects
PubMed ID: 2363736
Reduced macrophage IL-1 and LTB4 in RA indicates immune/inflammatory modulation relevant to autoimmune disease.
- Reduced ex vivo stimulated IL-6 response in infants randomized to fish oil from 9 to 18 months, especially among PPARG2 and COX2 wild types
PubMed ID: 25498245
Infant RCT: fish oil reduced stimulated IL‑6 (immune cytokine) in certain genotypes, indicating immune modulation.
- Effects of hydrolyzed collagen alone or in combination with fish oil on the gut microbiome in patients with major burns
PubMed ID: 38114377
Prevention of Bifidobacterium decline with added ω‑3 suggests a gut‑immune modulatory effect in burn patients.
- The clinical effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fish oils and/or copper in systemic lupus erythematosus
PubMed ID: 15290734
Modest symptomatic improvement in SLE activity (SLAM‑R), suggesting immunomodulatory benefit.
- Effect of marine oils supplementation on coagulation and cellular activation in whole blood
PubMed ID: 8614301
Marine oils reduced inflammatory markers (TNF) and monocyte tissue-factor activity, supporting immunomodulation.
- Early enteral feeding in postsurgical cancer patients. Fish oil structured lipid-based polymeric formula versus a standard polymeric formula
PubMed ID: 8604913
Postoperative fish‑oil feeding associated with fewer infections and complications, a clinically meaningful immune‑related outcome.
- Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy modifies neonatal leukotriene production by cord-blood-derived neutrophils
PubMed ID: 17596121
Maternal supplementation reduced neonatal inflammatory leukotriene production and neonatal IL-6 responses (perinatal immune modulation).
- Influence of a total parenteral nutrition enriched with omega-3 fatty acids on leukotriene synthesis of peripheral leukocytes and systemic cytokine levels in patients with major surgery
PubMed ID: 9042869
Postoperative omega‑3 TPN clearly shifted leukotrienes to less inflammatory forms and lowered TNF‑α, showing strong immunomodulation.
- Arginine, glutamine, and fish oil supplementation in cancer patients treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy: A randomized control study
PubMed ID: 31146957
Arginine/glutamine/fish‑oil nutrition in cancer patients lowered severe hematologic toxicities and improved treatment completion—suggests immune/host‑supportive effects (multi‑nutrient).
- Efficacy of preoperative immunonutrition in locally advanced pancreatic cancer undergoing irreversible electroporation (IRE)
PubMed ID: 28162818
Preop immunonutrition (including fish oil) before IRE reduced complications and shortened LOS, consistent with improved perioperative immune outcomes (multi‑nutrient study).
- Immunonutrition suppresses acute inflammatory responses through modulation of resolvin E1 in patients undergoing major hepatobiliary resection
PubMed ID: 26965712
Preoperative EPA‑enriched immunonutrition reduced postoperative infections and raised resolvin E1 while lowering IL‑6—direct immunomodulatory evidence.
- Randomized study of antiinflammatory and immune-modulatory effects of enteral immunonutrition during concurrent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer
PubMed ID: 24274379
Enteral immunonutrition including ω‑3 blunted CRP and TNF rises during chemoradiotherapy—clinically relevant immunomodulation.
- A randomized clinical trial with two doses of a omega 3 fatty acids oral and arginine enhanced formula in clinical and biochemical parameters of head and neck cancer ambulatory patients
PubMed ID: 23661523
Omega‑3/arginine oral nutrition improved blood protein and immune markers in post‑surgical head & neck patients (small RCT).
- Effect of perioperative immuno-enhanced enteral nutrition on inflammatory response, nutritional status, and outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing major surgery
PubMed ID: 21058198
Perioperative enteral immunonutrition lowered complication rates after head & neck surgery.
- Attenuation of the systemic inflammatory response and infectious complications after gastrectomy with preoperative oral arginine and omega-3 fatty acids supplemented immunonutrition
PubMed ID: 19629583
Arginine+omega‑3 periop formula reduced infections and shortened SIRS—strong clinical signal (multi‑nutrient).
- Immunoenhanced enteral nutrition formulas in head and neck cancer surgery: a prospective, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18449445
Small RCT of immune‑enhanced feeds showed fewer postoperative infections.
- Effect of early postoperative enteral immunonutrition on wound healing in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer
PubMed ID: 15681102
Perioperative immunonutrition (includes omega‑3) reduced wound complications and improved collagen—supports host defense.
- Effects of postoperative enteral immune-enhancing diet on plasma endotoxin level, plasma endotoxin inactivation capacity and clinical outcome
PubMed ID: 16196295
Enteral omega‑3 improved endotoxin‑inactivation capacity and slightly shorter hospital stay — immunologic functional effect.
- Role of enteral immunonutrition in patients with gastric carcinoma undergoing major surgery
PubMed ID: 15851366
Postoperative immunonutrition improved protein markers and immune/inflammatory parameters (arginine/glutamine + n‑3).
- Nutritional approach in malnourished surgical patients: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 11822956
Perioperative immunonutrition in malnourished GI cancer patients reduced complications and LOS; included omega‑3s.
- Preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acid supplementation improves the immunometabolic host response and outcome after colorectal resection for cancer
PubMed ID: 12464864
Large randomized study showed reduced postop infection rates and immune/gut improvements with preop arginine + n‑3 supplementation.
- [The role of immune enhanced enteral nutrition on plasma amino acid, gut permeability and clinical outcome (a randomized, double blind, controlled, multi-center clinical trail with 120 cases)]
PubMed ID: 12905875
Multicenter RCT improved plasma arginine, IgM and CD3/CD4 indices and shortened hospital stay with immune‑enhanced feeds including n‑3.
- Modulation of postoperative immune and inflammatory response by immune-enhancing enteral diet in gastrointestinal cancer patients
PubMed ID: 11819790
Double‑blind trial in GI cancer surgery improved cellular immune function and lowered inflammatory markers (multi‑nutrient).
- An immune-enhancing enteral diet reduces mortality rate and episodes of bacteremia in septic intensive care unit patients
PubMed ID: 10752808
Multicenter ICU RCT showed reduced mortality and bacteremia with enriched immunonutrition that included omega‑3s.
- Outcome and cost-effectiveness of perioperative enteral immunonutrition in patients undergoing elective upper gastrointestinal tract surgery: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 10593328
Large multicenter trial showed fewer early postop infections with an omega‑3 containing formula.
- A prospective, randomized clinical trial on perioperative feeding with an arginine-, omega-3 fatty acid-, and RNA-enriched enteral diet: effect on host response and nutritional status
PubMed ID: 10574478
Perioperative immunonutrition improved short‑half‑life proteins and reduced pro‑inflammatory cytokines (multi‑nutrient).
- Early postoperative enteral immunonutrition: clinical outcome and cost-comparison analysis in surgical patients
PubMed ID: 9295822
Large RCT found fewer late postoperative infections with immunonutrition (includes n‑3), strong clinical immune signal though combined nutrients.
- A randomized trial of isonitrogenous enteral diets after severe trauma. An immune-enhancing diet reduces septic complications
PubMed ID: 8857857
Severe‑trauma RCT: immune‑enhancing (including fish‑oil) enteral feed markedly reduced septic complications and LOS.
- Early postoperative enteral nutrition with arginine-omega-3 fatty acids and ribonucleic acid-supplemented diet versus placebo in cancer patients: an immunologic evaluation of Impact
PubMed ID: 7536138
Small RCT showed improved T‑cell/antibody measures with omega‑3 containing formula; supports immune support but confounded.
- Benefits of early postoperative enteral feeding in cancer patients
PubMed ID: 8924741
Postoperative cancer patients fed omega‑3 formula had better nutrition/immunity markers and fewer/severe infections.
- Modulation of postoperative immune response by enteral nutrition with a diet enriched with arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer
PubMed ID: 7539633
Small study: enteral formula with omega‑3 altered postoperative cytokines and accelerated immune recovery (multi‑nutrient confounder).
- Early enteral administration of a formula (Impact) supplemented with arginine, nucleotides, and fish oil in intensive care unit patients: results of a multicenter, prospective, randomized, clinical trial
PubMed ID: 7874893
Large ICU RCT with fish‑oil‑containing enteral formula showed fewer infections and shorter hospital stays, strong clinical immune benefit.
- Enteral nutrition with supplemental arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients after operation: immunologic, metabolic, and clinical outcome
PubMed ID: 1377838
Postoperative enteral feed with omega‑3 reduced infections and improved nitrogen balance; clinically meaningful immune outcomes.
- Arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid levels correlate with the inflammation proteome in extremely preterm infants
PubMed ID: 38603973
AA and DHA levels strongly associated with hundreds of inflammation‑related proteins over 100 days, showing immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation and Early Inflammation in Preterm Infants: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 37121228
Randomized ARA+DHA reduced IL‑6 AUC in very preterm infants, indicating modulation of postnatal inflammatory/immune responses.
- Mechanistic insights into the health benefits of fish-oil supplementation against fine particulate matter air pollution: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36309727
Fish‑oil blunted PM2.5‑induced pro‑inflammatory lipid‑mediator changes in adults, suggesting protective immune modulation.
- Effect of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on respiratory outcomes and neonatal morbidities in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 36473425
Enteral ARA+DHA shortened respiratory support in preterms (likely via reduced inflammatory lung injury).
- Reduction of Arachidonate Is Associated With Increase in B-Cell Activation Marker in Infants: A Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 27276431
Infant ARA intake influenced lymphocyte ARA and a B‑cell activation marker (CD54) — direct immune biomarker effect.
- High levels of omega-3 fatty acids in milk from omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented mothers are related to less immunoglobulin E-associated disease in infancy
PubMed ID: 26970335
Maternal supplementation raised milk EPA/DHA and was associated with fewer IgE-related allergic diseases in infants (immune effect via milk).
- The impact of an omega-3 fatty acid rich lipid emulsion on fatty acid profiles in critically ill septic patients
PubMed ID: 27637335
Parenteral fish oil rapidly shifted EPA/DHA and AA ratios in septic patients; ratio reduction correlated with survival (immune modulation).
- Generation and dietary modulation of anti-inflammatory electrophilic omega-3 fatty acid derivatives
PubMed ID: 24736647
Fish oil increased neutrophil electrophilic ω‑3 derivatives (bioactive immune modulators).
- Preoperative immunonutrition decreases postoperative complications by modulating prostaglandin E2 production and T-cell differentiation in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy
PubMed ID: 24589090
Randomized preoperative immunonutrition (fish‑oil/arginine) reduced infectious complications and lowered PGE2 while increasing EPA—direct clinical immune benefit.
- Fish oil supplementation in early infancy modulates developing infant immune responses
PubMed ID: 22805468
Large RCT of postnatal fish oil raised infant n‑3 status and shifted cytokine responses toward Th1 (immune biomarker change).
- The impact of early nutrition on incidence of allergic manifestations and common respiratory illnesses in children
PubMed ID: 20227721
DHA/ARA formula reduced URI and allergic disease incidence in children—direct clinical immune benefit.
- Long-chain polyunsaturated fat supplementation in children with low docosahexaenoic acid intakes alters immune phenotypes compared with placebo
PubMed ID: 18493214
AA+DHA changed T‑cell/monocyte activation and adhesion markers in children (immunophenotype shifts).
- Usefulness of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in addition to mesalazine in maintaining remission in pediatric Crohn's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 16437657
Randomized pediatric Crohn trial: fish-oil reduced relapse rates and raised RBC EPA/DHA, strong clinical immune effect.
- Improved fatty acid and leukotriene pattern with a novel lipid emulsion in surgical patients
PubMed ID: 16041475
Postop n‑3 emulsion altered leukotriene patterns (LTB5/LTB4) and shortened hospital stay.
- Fish oil and antioxidants alter the composition and function of circulating mononuclear cells in Crohn disease
PubMed ID: 15531659
RCT in Crohn's showed EPA/DHA incorporation with reduced IFN-γ and PGE2—meaningful immunomodulation.
- The influence of different combinations of gamma-linolenic, stearidonic and eicosapentaenoic acids on the fatty acid composition of blood lipids and mononuclear cells in human volunteers
PubMed ID: 15120716
Controlled feeding altered EPA/DGLA/AA in immune cells, indicating modulation of immune lipid profile.
- Inhibition of leukotriene synthesis, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of a novel dietary fatty acid formulation in healthy adult subjects
PubMed ID: 12852710
GLA+EPA emulsion reduced leukotriene biosynthesis, a key inflammatory/immune mediator.
- Omega-3 fatty acid-based lipid infusion in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 9555791
IV omega‑3 reduced psoriasis severity and altered inflammatory mediator production (immune-mediated skin disease).
- Plasma lipid levels and platelet and neutrophil function in patients with vascular disease following fish oil and olive oil supplementation
PubMed ID: 1328817
Reduced neutrophil LTB4 and shifted leukotriene profile toward less-inflammatory products.
- Marine ω-3 PUFA Supplementation Enhances FFAR4 Activation and Reduces Inflammatory Markers in PBMC of Subjects with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial (EPICO)
PubMed ID: 41373925
RCT in obese adults showed ω‑3 activated FFAR4 in PBMCs and reduced proinflammatory cytokines (TNF‑α, IL‑6) indicating immune‑modulating effects.
- Intake of Camelina Sativa Oil and Fatty Fish Alter the Plasma Lipid Mediator Profile in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Metabolism - A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32512364
Increased anti‑inflammatory EPA/DHA‑derived lipid mediators after fatty‑fish feeding—biochemical immune‑modulating signal.
- EPA+DHA, but not ALA, Improved Lipids and Inflammation Status in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30900815
Reduced PBMC inflammatory cytokine production (IL‑6/TNF‑α) with EPA+DHA—direct immune modulation evidence.
- Dietary Buglossoides Arvensis Oil Increases Circulating n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Dose-Dependent Manner and Enhances Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Whole Blood Interleukin-10-A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28287415
SDA oil raised EPA/DPA and increased LPS‑stimulated IL‑10 (anti‑inflammatory), indicating immune modulation.
- Clinical Benefits of n-3 PUFA and ɤ-Linolenic Acid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
PubMed ID: 28346333
Fish oil reduced RA inflammatory activity and pain, reflecting immune/inflammatory benefits.
- Parenteral MCT/ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid-Enriched Intravenous Fat Emulsion Is Associated With Cytokine and Fatty Acid Profiles Consistent With Attenuated Inflammatory Response in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26378118
ω‑3 enriched IV in preterms lowered IL‑6/IL‑8 and raised ω‑3 — direct anti‑inflammatory/immune modulation.
- Docosahexaenoic acid-enriched canola oil increases adiponectin concentrations: a randomized crossover controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 25240692
DHA‑enriched dietary oil reduced IL1B expression and hs‑CRP, signifying reduced proinflammatory signalling.
- Pretreatment with an intravenous lipid emulsion increases plasma eicosapentanoic acid and downregulates leukotriene b4, procalcitonin, and lymphocyte concentrations after open heart surgery in infants
PubMed ID: 24121184
Postoperative omega‑3 lipid emulsion raised EPA and was linked to lower PCT and LTB4 in infants, indicating modulation of immune/inflammatory responses.
- The effect of a 1-year multiple micronutrient or n-3 fatty acid fortified food intervention on morbidity in Indian school children
PubMed ID: 22009072
Large cluster‑RCT in schoolchildren showed fewer and shorter infection episodes with higher n‑3 intake.
- The impact of microbial immune enteral nutrition on the patients with acute radiation enteritis in bowel function and immune status
PubMed ID: 24366547
Enteral formula including deep‑sea fish oil improved cellular immune parameters and symptoms in radiation enteritis patients.
- EFFECTS OF STANDARD AND/OR GLUTAMINE DIPEPTIDE AND/OR OMEGA-3 FATTY ASCID-SUPPLEMENTED PARENTERAL NUTRITION ON NEUTROPHIL FUNCTIONS, INTERLEUKIN-8 LEVEL AND LENGTH OF STAY--A DOUBLE BLIND,CONTROLLED, RANDOMISED STUDY
PubMed ID: 26866103
Short TPN trial showed improved neutrophil phagocytosis with omega‑3 in malnourished cancer patients.
- Intravenous fish oil containing lipid emulsion attenuates inflammatory cytokines and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very premature infants: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29941233
Early IV fish-oil in very preterm infants reduced inflammatory cytokines and lowered bronchopulmonary dysplasia risk (immune/inflammatory mediated).
- Effectiveness of ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Based Lipid Emulsions for Treatment of Patients after Hepatectomy: A Prospective Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27322311
Post-hepatectomy ω-3 PN lowered complications (including infectious) and inflammation.
- Effects of ω-3 fish oil lipid emulsion combined with parenteral nutrition on patients undergoing liver transplantation
PubMed ID: 22421017
Ω-3–supplemented PN lowered infectious morbidity after liver transplant.
- Effect of parenteral fish oil lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition supplementation combined with enteral nutrition support in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy
PubMed ID: 22699972
Perioperative fish oil reduced infectious complications after pancreatic surgery.
- Influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids enriched lipid emulsions on nosocomial infections and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients: ICU lipids study
PubMed ID: 25226273
Randomized ICU trial: fish-oil–containing parenteral lipids significantly reduced nosocomial infections and increased infection‑free days (clinically meaningful immune benefit).
- [Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on postoperative inflammatory reaction and clinical efficacy]
PubMed ID: 26211765
Post‑op RCT: ω‑3 reduced SIRS and inflammatory cytokines and sped recovery — supports immunomodulatory benefit.
- [Clinical application of enteral immune nutrition for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients]
PubMed ID: 26178502
Critically ill COPD patients improved weaning and lowered IL‑6 on an immune‑nutrition formula that included ω‑3 (multi‑component intervention).
- Enteral High Fat-Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Blend Alters the Pathogen Composition of the Intestinal Microbiome in Premature Infants with an Enterostomy
PubMed ID: 27856001
Enteral fish‑oil PUFA in preterm infants associated with fewer suspected sepsis episodes and microbiome shifts — suggests immune benefits in neonates.
- n-3 fatty acid-based parenteral nutrition improves postoperative recovery for cirrhotic patients with liver cancer: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27614675
n‑3–enriched parenteral nutrition in cirrhotic patients reduced infective complications—direct clinical immune/infection benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids, inflammatory status and biochemical markers of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 29173690
In low‑activity SLE, omega‑3 reduced CRP (an inflammatory/immune marker), suggesting immune‑modulating effects.
- Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Supplement to the Enteral Feeding in Children With Mild to Moderate Sepsis
PubMed ID: 26704762
Enteral ω‑3 in pediatric sepsis lowered IL‑6/CRP and shortened PICU stay and mortality—strong clinical immune/inflammatory benefit.
- Changes in plasma chemokine C-C motif ligand 2 levels during treatment with eicosapentaenoic acid predict outcome in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer liver metastasis
PubMed ID: 27058904
Pre‑op EPA lowered plasma CCL2 (pro‑tumour chemokine); biomarker change suggests immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Efficacy of Omega-3 in Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study
PubMed ID: 27622219
Oral ω‑3 reduced pain and ulcer recurrence in recurrent aphthous stomatitis, implying mucosal immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Effect of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from fish oil in major burn patients: A prospective randomized controlled pilot trial
PubMed ID: 28153504
Enteral fish‑oil nutrition in major burns reduced severe sepsis/septic shock rates, consistent with immune‑supportive effects.
- Metabolic Response to Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation in Patients with Fibrocystic Breast Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28846009
Significant hs‑CRP reduction in ω‑3+vitamin‑E group indicates anti‑inflammatory/immune effects (co‑supplementation caveat).
- Beneficial effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation and analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28303758
Modulated leukotriene production and reduced analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis → immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation on Body Composition and Circulating Levels of Follistatin-Like 1 in Males With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28826313
hs‑CRP lowered in coronary patients after ω‑3 supplementation, consistent with reduced systemic inflammation.
- Beneficial Effects of n-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29017158
Decreased MCP‑1 (proinflammatory chemokine) in T2DM after high‑dose n‑3 — direct anti‑inflammatory/immune modulation.
- Intravenous omega-3 fatty acids are associated with better clinical outcome and less inflammation in patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis: A randomised double blind controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32921364
IV fish‑oil reduced CRP, leukocytes and inflammatory mediators in severe acute pancreatitis—clinically relevant immune/inflammatory effects.
- The effects of ω-3 fish oil emulsion-based parenteral nutrition plus combination treatment for acute paraquat poisoning
PubMed ID: 30392424
Parenteral fish‑oil reduced TNF‑α and other inflammatory markers and improved survival in poisoned patients, reflecting immune/inflammatory benefit.
- High-dose ω-3 Fatty Acid Plus Vitamin D3 Supplementation Affects Clinical Symptoms and Metabolic Status of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29982544
MS trial (ω‑3 + vitamin D) reduced hs‑CRP and improved disability—indicative of immune/anti‑inflammatory effects (co-supplementation).
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid Reduces Fecal Levels of Calprotectin and Prevents Relapse in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
PubMed ID: 29391271
EPA‑FFA markedly lowered fecal calprotectin and relapse rates in UC, indicating strong immune/inflammation modulation in gut.
- Omega-3 decreases IL-6 levels in HIV and human herpesvirus-8 coinfected patients in Uganda
PubMed ID: 29381560
Prevented IL‑6 rise and raised EPA/DHA in HIV/HHV‑8 patients, suggesting immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Oral supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and inflammation markers in patients with chronic kidney disease in hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 31935118
Double‑blind RCT in hemodialysis patients showing reductions in CRP, IL‑6, TNF‑α (systemic immune/inflammatory markers).
- Vitamin D and marine omega 3 fatty acid supplementation and incident autoimmune disease: VITAL randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35082139
Large RCT showing modest/ borderline reduction in autoimmune disease (confirmed+probable), implying some immune benefit.
- Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acid Supplementation to Reduce Inflammatory Markers in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
PubMed ID: 35013866
In preschool ASD children, DHA+EPA+GLA reduced IL‑2 (an immune/inflammatory cytokine).
- Effects of EN combined with PN enriched with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on immune related indicators and early rehabilitation of patients with gastric cancer: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35500316
Perioperative n‑3 PN/EN raised lymphocyte subsets and reduced postoperative complications, indicating improved immune function.
- Immunomodulatory Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Before or After Radioiodine Ablation
PubMed ID: 35293348
Post‑radioiodine omega‑3 shifted cytokine/T‑helper ratios toward anti‑inflammatory profiles, demonstrating immunomodulatory effects.
- [Vitamin D like one of few prevention possibilities for autoimmune diseases?]
PubMed ID: 35899748
Large RCT (VITAL) reported ~22% reduction in autoimmune disease incidence with vitamin D + omega‑3; supports immune-modulating effect (though attribution to omega‑3 alone is limited).
- Effect of Postoperative ω-3 Fatty Acid Immunonutritional Therapy on NK Cell Gene Methylation in Elderly Patients with Gastric Cancer
PubMed ID: 35467300
Perioperative ω‑3 immunonutrition increased NK cell activity and altered TNF‑α promoter methylation, indicating enhanced innate immune activity.
- Atopic and non-atopic effects of fish oil supplementation during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 37696621
Large prenatal n‑3 LCPUFA RCT reduced childhood infections and non‑atopic asthma in offspring—clinically important effects on immune outcomes.
- Supplementation With Fish Oil in Pregnancy Reduces Gastroenteritis in Early Childhood
PubMed ID: 34927195
Maternal fish‑oil reduced days/episodes of gastroenteritis in offspring, indicating improved infection resistance in early childhood.
- Effects of Exercise and Omega-3-Supplemented, High-Protein Diet on Inflammatory Markers in Serum, on Gene Expression Levels in PBMC, and after Ex Vivo Whole-Blood LPS Stimulation in Old Adults
PubMed ID: 36674453
Omega‑3 added to protein+exercise lowered multiple systemic and cell inflammatory markers in older adults (biomarker evidence of immune modulation).
- Vitamin D and Marine n-3 Fatty Acids for Autoimmune Disease Prevention: Outcomes Two Years After Completion of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 38272846
VITAL extension showed a sustained modest reduction in incident autoimmune disease with n‑3 supplementation (large RCT).
- Correction of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency and improvement in disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus treated with krill oil concentrate: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39009356
Krill oil produced transient reductions in SLE disease activity and corrected omega‑3 deficiency, indicating immunomodulatory benefit in autoimmune disease.
- Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Parenteral Nutrition on Inflammatory Markers and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39339646
Parenteral omega‑3 in critically ill COVID‑19 lowered inflammatory markers and shortened LOS, consistent with improved immune/inflammatory control.
- Parenteral n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improves postoperative recovery for patients with Crohn's disease after bowel resection: a randomized, unblinded controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38569774
Postoperative parenteral n‑3 reduced inflammatory cytokines and complications, suggesting immune‑supportive/anti‑inflammatory effects that improved outcomes.
- Biomarkers of oxidation, inflammation and intestinal permeability in persons with diabetes mellitus with parenteral nutrition: A multicenter randomized trial
PubMed ID: 39672082
n‑3 enriched PN lowered multiple proinflammatory cytokines vs other lipid emulsions, consistent with immunomodulation.
- Treatment of delirium in intensive care patients with sepsis using daily intravenous infusions with omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 40643182
IV fish‑oil in septic ICU reduced delirium/ventilator days — implies immune‑mediated clinical benefit.
- The Effect of Fish Oil, Vitamin D and Protein on URTI Incidence in Young Active People
PubMed ID: 25664999
Multi‑nutrient supplement containing fish oil reduced total URTI symptom days (−38%); design limits attribution to fish oil but supports modest immune benefit.
- Liver-protecting effects of omega-3 fish oil lipid emulsion in liver transplantation
PubMed ID: 23155344
Post-op fish-oil nutrition reduced infectious complications and hospital stay → supports immune/infection outcomes.
- Omega 3 Supplementation Can Regulate Inflammatory States in Gas Station Workers: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32176565
Direct RCT evidence of lowered pro‑inflammatory cytokines (IFN‑γ, IL‑17) indicating immune modulation.
- Immunomodulation by lipid emulsions in pulmonary inflammation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25962383
Acute infusion reduced airway neutrophil recruitment and proinflammatory cytokines after LPS challenge—direct immune-modulating effect.
- Effects of growing-up milk supplemented with prebiotics and LCPUFAs on infections in young children
PubMed ID: 24614142
Growing-up milk with n‑3 LCPUFAs modestly reduced infection incidence in daycare children.
- [Impact of microbial immune enteral nutrition on postoperative insulin resistance and infectious complication of patients with abdominal infection]
PubMed ID: 25070447
Multi-component enteral formula including deep-sea fish oil increased CD4/NK counts and reduced postoperative infections — supports immune benefits (component attribution limited).
- A randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of parenteral fish oil on survival outcomes in critically ill patients with sepsis: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 24408035
Parenteral fish oil in sepsis lowered CRP and organ dysfunction, implying immune/inflammatory modulation.
- Fish oil-supplemented parenteral nutrition in patients following esophageal cancer surgery: effect on inflammation and immune function
PubMed ID: 23368915
Post‑op IV ω‑3 reduced procalcitonin and improved CD4/CD8 ratio—signals improved immune status.
- Efficacy of omega-3 in treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and improvement of quality of life: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 24268387
Oral ω‑3 reduced frequency, duration and pain of mouth ulcers—clinically meaningful mucosal/immune benefit.
- [Application of microbiological and immunological enteral nutrition in patients with gastrointestinal cancer complicated with diabetes mellitus]
PubMed ID: 22648843
Perioperative enteral formula including fish oil raised immune cell counts and improved clinical recovery (multi‑component intervention).
- [The effects of ω-3 fish oil lipid emulsion on inflammation-immune response and organ function in patients with severe acute pancreatitis]
PubMed ID: 23327958
IV fish‑oil in severe pancreatitis improved immune markers (CD4+/CD4:CD8) and clinical recovery markers.
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PubMed ID: 22340541
Fish-oil–enriched TPN reduced infections and SIRS after colorectal surgery, directly supporting immune/anti-infective effects.
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PubMed ID: 22227725
Fish‑oil parenteral nutrition reduced IL‑1/IL‑8/IFN‑γ in major‑surgery ICU patients.
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PubMed ID: 23398953
Pre-op fish‑oil infusion improved multiple postoperative immune biomarkers (IL‑10, leukocyte function) though no clinical infection benefit.
- [Efficacy evaluation of an oral powder supplement enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid in cancer patients]
PubMed ID: 22411387
EPA-enriched supplement reduced IFN-γ in cancer patients, indicating immunomodulation.
- Enteral n-3 fatty acids and micronutrients enhance percentage of positive neutrophil and lymphocyte adhesion molecules: a potential mediator of pressure ulcer healing in critically ill patients
PubMed ID: 22040465
ICU formula including fish oil changed leukocyte adhesion markers and prevented pressure‑ulcer worsening (immune‑related), though confounded by micronutrients.
- The efficacy of host response modulation therapy (omega-3 plus low-dose aspirin) as an adjunctive treatment of chronic periodontitis (clinical and biochemical study)
PubMed ID: 21261621
Systemic omega‑3 + low‑dose aspirin shifted local gingival cytokines toward resolution and improved periodontal outcomes.
- Enteral nutrition with eicosapentaenoic acid, γ-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the early treatment of sepsis: results from a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled study: the INTERSEPT study
PubMed ID: 21658240
EPA/GLA enteral formula reduced progression to severe sepsis and organ failures — strong clinical immune/host‑response benefit.
- Comparison of the effects of different intravenous fat emulsions in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis
PubMed ID: 22205554
Parenteral fish‑oil in sepsis altered cytokines (↑IL‑10, ↓TNF/IL‑6) indicating immune modulation.
- Randomized clinical trial of intravenous soybean oil alone versus soybean oil plus fish oil emulsion after gastrointestinal cancer surgery
PubMed ID: 20473991
Perioperative parenteral fish-oil reduced infectious complications and SIRS after GI cancer surgery.
- Reduced ex vivo interleukin-6 production by dietary fish oil is not modified by linoleic acid intake in healthy men
PubMed ID: 19494025
Oral fish oil reduced LPS-stimulated IL-6 production ex vivo, showing immune cell functional changes.
- Regulation of omega-3 fish oil emulsion on the SIRS during the initial stage of severe acute pancreatitis
PubMed ID: 19224159
IV fish oil reduced SIRS and cytokine signals in severe acute pancreatitis, indicating immune modulation.
- Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19394939
Decreased TNF-α in offspring-of-diabetics trial indicates reduced systemic inflammation.
- Fish oil-supplemented parenteral nutrition in severe acute pancreatitis patients and effects on immune function and infectious risk: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19568921
Parenteral n-3 increased IL-10 and monocyte HLA-DR, indicating immunomodulation.
- Impact of postoperative omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented parenteral nutrition on clinical outcomes and immunomodulations in colorectal cancer patients
PubMed ID: 18416476
Post-op parenteral fish oil lowered IL-6 and raised CD4+/CD8+ ratio, indicating immune-modulating effects.
- Omega-3 fatty acids-supplemented parenteral nutrition decreases hyperinflammatory response and attenuates systemic disease sequelae in severe acute pancreatitis: a randomized and controlled study
PubMed ID: 18443134
Parenteral omega-3 in severe pancreatitis reduced CRP and improved clinical inflammatory endpoints—immune-relevant.
- Fish oil intake compared with olive oil intake in late pregnancy and asthma in the offspring: 16 y of registry-based follow-up from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18614738
Maternal fish oil reduced offspring allergic asthma long-term, implying immunomodulatory effects in development.
- Effect of providing a formula supplemented with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on immunity in full-term neonates
PubMed ID: 17640422
Adding long‑chain n‑3 PUFAs to infant formula changed immune cell markers toward a breast‑fed profile.
- Fish oil supplementation modulates immune function in healthy infants
PubMed ID: 17374672
Infant trial showed increased erythrocyte n-3 and shifts in cytokine responses consistent with altered/accelerated immune maturation.
- The effects of fish oil and high or low linoleic acid intake on fatty acid composition of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells
PubMed ID: 17663804
Clear biochemical incorporation of EPA/DHA into immune cell membranes — mechanistic support for immune modulation.
- Evaluation of clinical safety and beneficial effects of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion (Lipoplus, MLF541): data from a prospective, randomized, multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 17261965
Postoperative IV fish oil changed leukotriene profile/EPA and shortened hospital stay, consistent with immune/host-response modulation.
- Effects of enteral feeding with eicosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants in mechanically ventilated patients with severe sepsis and septic shock
PubMed ID: 16850002
Enteral formula containing EPA (with GLA/antioxidants) reduced mortality in sepsis—supports immune/critical-care outcome though not fish oil–only.
- Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit an increase of proinflammatory cytokines in patients with active Crohn's disease compared with omega-6 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 16305726
Enteral omega-3 in active Crohn's blunted rises in multiple proinflammatory cytokines vs omega-6 — clinical immune/inflammation signal.
- The clinical value of parenteral immunonutrition in surgical patients
PubMed ID: 15906909
Post-op PN with omega-3 reduced infectious complications and sped recovery of immune markers.
Brain health (188)
- Fish oil supplementation alters emotion-generated corticolimbic functional connectivity in depressed adolescents at high-risk for bipolar I disorder: A 12-week placebo-controlled fMRI trial
PubMed ID: 34214231
Altered emotion‑related brain connectivity with erythrocyte EPA+DHA uptake—neural effects documented though clinical change modest.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Plus Piracetam Versus Piracetam Alone for Treatment of Breath-Holding Spells in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 37651975
DHA added to piracetam substantially reduced frequency/severity of breath‑holding spells (neurologic/behavioral pediatric condition), suggesting central nervous system benefit.
- Mediation Analysis to Untangle Opposing Associations of High-Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid With IQ and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Children Born Preterm
PubMed ID: 37294565
Neonatal high‑dose DHA increased full‑scale IQ at 5 years (mean ≈+3.45 points), indicating a meaningful neurodevelopmental benefit despite increased BPD risk.
- Subgroup analyses of a randomized trial of DHA supplementation for infants born preterm with assessments of cognitive development up to 7-years of age: What happens in infants born <29 weeks' gestation?
PubMed ID: 37979339
Subgroup of very preterm infants showed fewer low cognitive scores at 18 months with high‑DHA (transient early cognitive benefit).
- Clinical response to EPA supplementation in patients with major depressive disorder is associated with higher plasma concentrations of pro-resolving lipid mediators
PubMed ID: 36635595
Depression responder biomarker changes link EPA‑derived mediators to symptomatic brain/behavior improvement.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38680033
Neonatal DHA reduced neuron‑specific enolase and abnormal MRI rates—evidence of neuroprotection in newborns with hyperbilirubinemia.
- Cognitive Benefits of Folic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid, and a Combination of Both Nutrients in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Possible Alterations through Mitochondrial Function and DNA Damage
PubMed ID: 38952108
DHA supplementation (alone or with folic acid) improved global cognition (full IQ) and reduced DNA oxidative damage in MCI—strong brain-support signal.
- The N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation to prevent depression recurrence in patients with late-life depression: A 52-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39306009
Lower recurrence of late-life depression suggests neuroprotective/brain-stabilizing benefit though symptom scores did not change.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improves memory in first-diagnosed, drug-naïve patients with depression: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38244783
Fish-oil adjunct in depressed patients produced a small improvement in immediate memory—evidence of cognitive benefit.
- Effects of Prenatal DHA Dose on Infant Visual Attention
PubMed ID: 40791013
Higher-dose prenatal DHA improved infants' visual learning and attention heart-rate patterns—developmental brain-support outcomes.
- Omega 3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder: a preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 10232294
Prolonged remission in bipolar disorder indicates central nervous system benefit from omega‑3 supplementation.
- Randomized, placebo-controlled study of ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid as supplemental treatment in schizophrenia
PubMed ID: 12202284
EPA adjunct improved psychiatric symptom scores in schizophrenia—direct central nervous system benefit.
- A dose-ranging study of the effects of ethyl-eicosapentaenoate in patients with ongoing depression despite apparently adequate treatment with standard drugs
PubMed ID: 12365878
EPA improved depressive symptoms in outpatient adults—supports brain/mood effects.
- A randomized controlled trial of the effect of fish oil supplementation in late pregnancy and early lactation on the n-3 fatty acid content in human breast milk
PubMed ID: 15736915
Large increases in breast‑milk DHA with maternal supplementation support infant DHA supply, relevant to early brain development.
- Maternal fish oil supplementation in lactation: effect on visual acuity and n-3 fatty acid content of infant erythrocytes
PubMed ID: 15233397
Maternal supplementation raised infant RBC DHA substantially though no group visual-acuity benefit; biomarker evidence for brain substrate increase.
- The Oxford-Durham study: a randomized, controlled trial of dietary supplementation with fatty acids in children with developmental coordination disorder
PubMed ID: 15867048
Fatty-acid supplementation improved reading and behavior in children with developmental coordination disorder.
- Omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial in children and adolescents
PubMed ID: 18448859
Omega-3/6 supplementation led to meaningful ADHD symptom improvement in a subset (notably inattention), supporting neurodevelopmental/brain function effects in some children.
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids monotherapy in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: a preliminary randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 18573585
Omega‑3 improved global clinical impression and improved cognition in the MCI subgroup in a randomized trial (24 weeks).
- Comparison of therapeutic effects of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and fluoxetine, separately and in combination, in major depressive disorder
PubMed ID: 18247193
EPA had antidepressant effects comparable to fluoxetine, relevant to central nervous system function.
- Reduction in cerebral atrophy associated with ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid treatment in patients with Huntington's disease
PubMed ID: 18831882
Ethyl-EPA was associated with less regional brain atrophy in early Huntington's disease (neuroprotective signal).
- Childrens' learning and behaviour and the association with cheek cell polyunsaturated fatty acid levels
PubMed ID: 20172688
Higher cheek‑cell omega‑3 associated with fewer attention/behaviour problems in schoolchildren — supports cognitive/behavioural brain benefits.
- Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of psychotic disorders: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20124114
RCT in individuals at ultra‑high risk of psychosis showed marked reduction in progression to psychotic disorder and symptom/function improvement with omega‑3.
- EPA supplementation improves teacher-rated behaviour and oppositional symptoms in children with ADHD
PubMed ID: 20491709
In children with ADHD, 0.5 g/day EPA for 15 weeks improved teacher‑rated inattention and produced substantial responder effects in oppositional subgroup — clinically relevant cognitive benefit.
- A randomized controlled intervention with fish oil versus sunflower oil from 9 to 18 months of age: exploring changes in growth and skinfold thicknesses
PubMed ID: 21691253
Infant fish oil increased erythrocyte n‑3 PUFA substantially (biomarker of brain‑relevant DHA availability) though clinical effects on fat mass were minimal.
- Effects of duration of treatment and dosage of eicosapentaenoic acid and stearidonic acid on red blood cell eicosapentaenoic acid content
PubMed ID: 22064208
Demonstrated dose‑dependent RBC EPA incorporation from EPA and SDA — strong biomarker relevance for brain DHA/EPA delivery considerations.
- The effect of phosphatidylserine containing Omega3 fatty-acids on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial, followed by an open-label extension
PubMed ID: 21807480
PS+DHA formulation improved some ADHD behavioral ratings in older children/adolescents—cognitive/behavioral brain support signal (product was mixed but contains omega‑3 DHA).
- Oxidative stress in Rett syndrome: natural history, genotype, and variants
PubMed ID: 21888765
In Rett syndrome (neurological disorder), omega‑3 reduced oxidative stress and improved clinical severity—neurologic/brain relevance.
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PubMed ID: 23173831
Five weeks of 3 g/day fish-oil modestly improved working memory in healthy older adults—direct cognitive benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids are protective against paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22894640
Oral ω‑3 during paclitaxel chemotherapy reduced incidence of peripheral neuropathy and preserved sensory nerve amplitude (neural protection).
- Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and structure in older adults
PubMed ID: 23796946
26‑week LC‑n3 improved executive function and structural brain measures in healthy older adults (strongest direct brain outcome).
- Evaluation of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: "a pilot trial"
PubMed ID: 23642943
Omega-3 reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms in women with PMS—support for mood/brain effects.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of young patients at risk for psychosis: when do they begin to be effective?
PubMed ID: 23778032
RCT in ultra-high-risk youth showed omega-3 reduced overall and domain-specific psychiatric symptoms over 12 weeks.
- Omega-3 supplementation and loneliness-related memory problems: secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25264972
Higher-dose omega-3 (2.5 g/d) prevented loneliness-related decline in immediate and delayed verbal episodic memory with plasma biomarker correlation — direct cognitive benefit.
- Reduction in behavior problems with omega-3 supplementation in children aged 8-16 years: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, stratified, parallel-group trial
PubMed ID: 25146492
Large pediatric RCT showed sustained reductions in behavior problems — supports neurodevelopmental/behavioral brain benefits.
- Diet-induced changes in iron and n-3 fatty acid status and associations with cognitive performance in 8-11-year-old Danish children: secondary analyses of the Optimal Well-Being, Development and Health for Danish Children through a Healthy New Nordic Diet School Meal Study
PubMed ID: 26359192
School‑meal intervention increased EPA+DHA status and was associated with modest reading performance gains, supporting cognitive/brain benefits in children.
- Longer-term outcome in the prevention of psychotic disorders by the Vienna omega-3 study
PubMed ID: 26263244
Randomized, double‑blind trial in at‑risk youth showing marked reduction in transition to psychosis and long‑term symptom/function improvements — strong neuroprotective/brain support evidence.
- Plasma Fatty Acid Profiles in Relation to Cognition and Gender in Alzheimer's Disease Patients During Oral Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation: The OmegAD Study
PubMed ID: 26402079
In AD patients, greater plasma ω‑3 increases during supplementation associated with slower cognitive decline on ADAS‑cog over 6 months — supports cognitive/brain benefit.
- Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Depressive Symptoms in HIV-Positive Individuals: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27323793
Omega‑3 improved depressive symptoms (cognitive/affective domain) in HIV‑positive patients (RCT).
- Omega 3/6 fatty acids for reading in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 9-year-old mainstream schoolchildren in Sweden
PubMed ID: 27545509
Three‑month randomized trial in 9–10‑year‑olds: omega‑3/6 improved specific reading skills, especially in attention‑impaired children—direct cognitive benefit.
- Association between Blood Omega-3 Index and Cognition in Typically Developing Dutch Adolescents
PubMed ID: 26729157
Higher blood EPA+DHA in adolescents associated with faster information processing and fewer attention errors—robust cross‑sectional cognitive association.
- Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3/6 Fatty Acids, Methylphenidate, and a Combined Treatment in Children With ADHD
PubMed ID: 24464327
Ω‑3/6 supplementation reduced ADHD symptoms and augmented methylphenidate effects—clinical neurobehavioral benefit in children.
- A Mediterranean-style dietary intervention supplemented with fish oil improves diet quality and mental health in people with depression: A randomized controlled trial (HELFIMED)
PubMed ID: 29215971
Dietary program including fish oil improved depressive symptoms and mental‑health QoL, relevant to brain/mental health.
- Can polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster alter the effects of fish oil supplementation on plasma and erythrocyte fatty acid profiles? An exploratory study
PubMed ID: 28929400
Infant DHA accumulation with fish‑oil supplementation (genotype‑dependent) supports early brain development relevance.
- Fatty fish intake and attention performance in 14-15 year old adolescents: FINS-TEENS - a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28969711
Adolescents consuming fatty fish had small but significant processing‑speed improvements vs meat/supplements — cognitive/brain support signal.
- Psychoeducational Psychotherapy and Omega-3 Supplementation Improve Co-Occurring Behavioral Problems in Youth with Depression: Results from a Pilot RCT
PubMed ID: 27604240
Omega‑3 improved attention and behavioral problems in depressed children/adolescents — direct neuropsychiatric benefit.
- Telomerase level increase is related to n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid efficacy in first episode schizophrenia: Secondary outcome analysis of the OFFER randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29241838
First‑episode schizophrenia RCT showed telomerase increase correlated with symptom improvement after n‑3 — biological and clinical brain‑relevant effect.
- Predictors of longer-term outcome in the Vienna omega-3 high-risk study
PubMed ID: 28823721
Greater increases in EPA predicted lower long-term transition to psychosis—associative evidence linking EPA changes to brain-related outcomes.
- Omega-3 supplementation associated with improved parent-rated executive function in youth with mood disorders: secondary analyses of the omega 3 and therapy (OATS) trials
PubMed ID: 29063592
RCT evidence of improved executive functioning in youth with mood disorders supports cognitive/brain benefits of omega-3.
- Effect of Omega-3 and -6 Supplementation on Language in Preterm Toddlers Exhibiting Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
PubMed ID: 28748334
Omega‑3/6 in preterm toddlers increased gesture use (early social communication) — developmental brain/communication benefit.
- Cognitive Changes with Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Non-Demented Older Adults with Low Omega-3 Index
PubMed ID: 29083439
Three-year supplementation in older adults with low omega-3 status improved an executive function test (COWAT)—supportive long-term cognitive evidence.
- High-dose ω-3 Fatty Acid Plus Vitamin D3 Supplementation Affects Clinical Symptoms and Metabolic Status of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29982544
MS trial showed clinical disability improvement plus anti‑inflammatory effects—relevant to CNS disease-modification/brain support (co‑supplemented).
- A potential role for adjunctive omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for depression and anxiety symptoms in recent onset psychosis: Results from a 16 week randomized placebo-controlled trial for participants concurrently treated with risperidone
PubMed ID: 30241990
Adjunctive omega‑3 improved psychosis symptoms and depression/anxiety—clinical CNS benefit in recent‑onset psychosis.
- Effects of Long Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Brain Function in Mildly Hypertensive Older Adults
PubMed ID: 30279397
Physiological cerebrovascular improvements and better neurovascular coupling (pilot RCT) imply potential brain support despite no cognitive change.
- Impulsiveness in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after an 8-week intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acids: A randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31883771
RCT in children with ADHD (EPA+DHA) modestly lowered impulsiveness scores—evidence of neurobehavioral benefit.
- High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels
PubMed ID: 31745072
High‑dose EPA improved focused attention (CPT measures) in children, especially those with low baseline EPA (direct cognitive benefit).
- An increase in plasma brain derived neurotrophic factor levels is related to n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid efficacy in first episode schizophrenia: secondary outcome analysis of the OFFER randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31098654
Fish oil increased plasma BDNF in first‑episode schizophrenia and BDNF change correlated with less depressive symptoms — supportive but peripheral measure and uncertain CNS translation.
- Efficacy of Omega-3 and Korean Red Ginseng in Children with Subthreshold ADHD: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32847461
Omega‑3 + red ginseng RCT in children with subthreshold ADHD improved ADHD and behavioral ratings — suggests cognitive/attentional benefits (combination product).
- Effects of Omega-3 PUFAs on lipid profiles and antioxidant response in depressed adolescents: A metabolomic and lipidomic study
PubMed ID: 40158256
EPA/DHA incorporation correlated with antidepressant and cognitive improvement in adolescents.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid versus placebo as adjunctive therapy in chronic migraine: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39221580
2 g/day EPA RCT produced clinically meaningful reductions in migraine days/frequency — neurological benefit.
- Dietary counseling plus omega-3 supplementation in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: results of a randomized wait-list controlled pilot trial (the 'EASe-GAD Trial')
PubMed ID: 39316026
Diet+omega‑3 program in GAD improved anxiety symptoms substantially—supports neurobehavioral benefits though combined intervention confounds attribution.
- Omega-3 Supplementation Reduces Schizotypal Personality in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 38300759
Well‑powered RCT in children showed sustained reductions in schizotypal personality scores with omega‑3—behavioral/neurological support.
- A 12-week randomized double-blind clinical trial of eicosapentaenoic acid intervention in episodic migraine
PubMed ID: 38499208
High‑dose EPA reduced monthly migraine days and disability—neurological benefit relevant to brain support.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the prevention of relapse in patients with stable bipolar disorder: A 6-month pilot randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38039650
Pilot RCT in bipolar disorder showed reduced depressive relapse (CNS benefit) — suggests mood/brain support in mood‑disorder context.
- Twelve Weeks of Additional Fish Intake Improves the Cognition of Cognitively Intact, Resource-Limited Elderly People: A Randomized Control Trial
PubMed ID: 35166302
Food‑based fish intervention improved global cognition (CASI) and a visual‑construction cognitive domain in older, low‑income adults, with biochemical omega‑3 increases.
- Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 32304881
Omega‑3 improved delayed memory in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome, increased BDNF and lowered CRP, supporting neurotrophic/anti‑inflammatory brain effects.
- Prevention of oxaliplatin-related neurotoxicity by ω-3 PUFAs: A double-blind randomized study of patients receiving oxaliplatin combined with capecitabine for colon cancer
PubMed ID: 33327312
Omega‑3 reduced chemotherapy‑induced peripheral neuropathy and preserved nerve conduction and QoL, indicating neuroprotective effects relevant to nervous‑system support.
- Treatment of delirium in intensive care patients with sepsis using daily intravenous infusions with omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 40643182
IV fish‑oil in septic ICU reduced delirium days — clinically relevant brain outcome (large RCT in ICU).
- Supplementation of Omega-3 Increases Serum Levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Decreases Depression Status in Patients With Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 40485144
In bipolar disorder omega‑3 raised BDNF and reduced depression scores — neurotrophic/neuropsychiatric effect.
- Anti-stress effects of DHA
PubMed ID: 11237197
DHA blunted stress hormone (NE) responses and reduced exam‑related hostility—cognitive/emotional modulation evidence.
- Low essential fatty acid and B-vitamin status in a subgroup of patients with schizophrenia and its response to dietary supplementation
PubMed ID: 16384692
Identified schizophrenia subgroup with low omega‑3 who biochemically corrected with soybean/fish oil — direct brain‑lipid relevance.
- The effect of souvenaid on functional brain network organisation in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: a randomised controlled study
PubMed ID: 24475144
Double‑blind RCT of a multi‑nutrient medical food containing EPA/DHA preserved EEG network organization in mild Alzheimer's vs control (surrogate brain outcome).
- The medical food Souvenaid affects brain phospholipid metabolism in mild Alzheimer's disease: results from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28747210
Souvenaid (contains DHA/EPA) changed brain phospholipid metabolism (PME/PDE), indicating increased phospholipid anabolism in mild AD — mechanistic brain effect.
- Adjunctive dietary intervention for bipolar disorder: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, modified double-blinded trial of a high n-3 plus low n-6 diet
PubMed ID: 34218509
Dietary increase in n‑3/L6 reduction reduced mood variability and raised EPA/DHA—mental health/brain function relevance.
- Neuroprotective nutrients in pregnancy and infant brain function
PubMed ID: 40412614
Maternal DHA associated with improved infant EEG markers (ERP/latency) indicating better early brain function.
- Relationship between omega3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status during early infancy and neurodevelopmental status at 1 year of age
PubMed ID: 11972740
Lower early DHA status correlated with poorer 1‑year neurodevelopmental scores—supports cognitive/developmental role.
- Fatty acid profiles, antioxidant status, and growth of preterm infants fed diets without or with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 14569405
LCPUFA in preterm formula raised plasma DHA to breast‑milk levels—biomarker important for neonatal brain development.
- Maternal supplementation with very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ at 4 years of age
PubMed ID: 12509593
Randomized maternal cod‑liver‑oil supplementation produced a modest but statistically significant cognitive benefit in children at age 4.
- Telomere shortening in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment may be attenuated with ω-3 fatty acid supplementation: a randomized controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 24342530
In older adults with mild cognitive impairment, EPA/DHA supplementation trended toward less telomere shortening and erythrocyte DHA correlated with less shortening — suggestive neuroprotective signal.
- Fatty acid supply with complementary foods and LC-PUFA status in healthy infants: results of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26169870
Infant oily‑fish feeding increased infant DHA/EPA, supporting neurodevelopment.
- High-Oleic Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Maintains Docosahexaenoic Acid Status in Severe Malnutrition
PubMed ID: 25633498
High‑oleic RUTF prevented DHA decline in severely malnourished children — relevant to neurodevelopment.
- Predictors of treatment response in young people at ultra-high risk for psychosis who received long-chain omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 25585167
Fish oil reduced progression to psychosis and improved functioning in ultra‑high‑risk youth — clinically meaningful brain/mental health benefit.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Plasma Levels Before and After Supplementation: Correlations with Mood and Clinical Outcomes in the Omega-3 and Therapy Studies
PubMed ID: 28157380
Youth mood‑disorder trial with clinical associations to baseline fatty acids and strong EPA/DHA biomarker changes—relevant to psychiatric/brain support.
- Changes in fatty acid levels after consumption of a novel docosahexaenoic supplement from algae: a crossover randomized controlled trial in omnivorous, lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans
PubMed ID: 36418565
Algal DHA 250 mg/day reliably raised serum DHA (especially in vegetarians/vegans)—biomarker relevant to brain DHA sufficiency.
- Perilla seed oil in combination with nobiletin-rich ponkan powder enhances cognitive function in healthy elderly Japanese individuals: a possible supplement for brain health in the elderly
PubMed ID: 35171190
12‑month perilla+nobiletin trial increased RBC ω‑3, raised BDNF and modestly improved cognitive scores—direct brain outcome evidence.
- Effects of a food supplement containing phosphatidylserine on cognitive function in Chinese older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39317299
12‑month multi‑ingredient supplement (ALA/PS etc.) raised serum n‑3s and improved some memory/thinking tests in MCI—supports cognitive benefits of n‑3 increases.
- A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial of omega-3 fatty acids and alpha lipoic acid in Alzheimer's disease
PubMed ID: 24077434
Small pilot in mild‑moderate AD showed ω‑3+LA slowed cognitive decline and functional loss vs placebo.
- Cognitive response to fish oil, blueberry, and combined supplementation in older adults with subjective cognitive impairment
PubMed ID: 29458842
Fish oil raised RBC EPA+DHA and participants reported fewer everyday cognitive problems (subjective cognitive benefit).
- Influence of feeding artificial-formula milks containing docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids on the postnatal long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status of healthy preterm infants
PubMed ID: 8958000
Preterm LCP‑enriched formula restored DHA/AA levels to those of human milk — relevant to brain development (biochemical basis).
- Visual acuity and the essentiality of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in the diet of term infants
PubMed ID: 9702915
DHA supplementation raised infant RBC DHA and produced modest VEP/visual improvements relevant to brain maturation.
- A randomized controlled trial of early dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental development in term infants
PubMed ID: 10755457
DHA‑fortified formula produced a +7‑point MDI and improved visual/mental development at 18 months (RCT).
- Impact of early dietary intake and blood lipid composition of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on later visual development
PubMed ID: 11144440
DHA in infant formula improved retinal/visual outcomes (neurophysiologic brain measure).
- A multicenter long-term safety and efficacy trial of preterm formula supplemented with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 10941962
Preterm formula raised DHA long‑term—relevance to neurodevelopmental status.
- Growth and development in preterm infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11483801
Preterm infants: improved motor and visual neurophysiology with LCPUFA supplementation.
- Two double-blind placebo-controlled pilot studies of eicosapentaenoic acid in the treatment of schizophrenia
PubMed ID: 11356585
EPA reduced schizophrenia symptoms in pilot trials (direct CNS clinical effect).
- A dose-ranging exploratory study of the effects of ethyl-eicosapentaenoate in patients with persistent schizophrenic symptoms
PubMed ID: 11755456
Ethyl‑EPA improved psychiatric symptoms in a subgroup of schizophrenia patients — CNS/brain symptom benefit.
- Visual function in breast-fed term infants weaned to formula with or without long-chain polyunsaturates at 4 to 6 months: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 12838196
Infant DHA+ARA improved visual maturation and increased RBC‑DHA—supporting neurodevelopment and brain substrates.
- Randomized, double-blind trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with fish oil and borage oil in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 15069395
Preterm LCPUFA supplementation improved mental scores in boys (subgroup) indicating subgroup neurodevelopmental benefit.
- Growth and development of preterm infants fed infant formulas containing docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 15812447
Preterm infants: higher Bayley mental and psychomotor scores with DHA/ARA.
- The effect of fish oil on physical aggression in schoolchildren--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15741051
Behavioral trial in children showed reduced aggression/impulsivity correlated with EPA/AA changes.
- Body composition in preterm infants who are fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15718356
Preterm infant trial: DHA+ARA linked to favorable body composition and normal growth—relevant to overall developmental outcomes.
- Visual maturation of term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented or control formula for 12 mo
PubMed ID: 15817866
Term infant trial showing improved visual acuity and large RBC DHA increases — supports neural/visual development.
- Cognitive assessment of children at age 2(1/2) years after maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17185423
Maternal fish-oil in pregnancy associated with better eye–hand coordination in toddlers (neurodevelopmental benefit).
- Visual acuity and cognitive outcomes at 4 years of age in a double-blind, randomized trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented infant formula
PubMed ID: 17240089
DHA+ARA-supported visual acuity and IQ maturation comparable to breast-fed children at age 4 (cognitive/developmental outcomes).
- Improved cognitive development among preterm infants attributable to early supplementation of human milk with docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 18519483
Large randomized trial in very preterm infants showed improved problem‑solving scores and electrophysiologic recognition memory at 6 months.
- Mildly abnormal general movement quality in infants is associated with higher Mead acid and lower arachidonic acid and shows a U-shaped relation with the DHA/AA ratio
PubMed ID: 20022733
Observational infant study linked lower AA and altered DHA/AA ratio to motor abnormalities, suggesting fatty‑acid status relates to neurodevelopment.
- Three randomized controlled trials of early long-chain polyunsaturated Fatty Acid supplementation on means-end problem solving in 9-month-olds
PubMed ID: 19765006
Multiple randomized infant‑formula trials showed improved means‑end problem solving and cognitive scores with DHA+ARA—strong developmental brain evidence.
- A randomised control trial in schoolchildren showed improvement in cognitive function after consuming a bread spread, containing fish flour from a marine source
PubMed ID: 19201180
RANDOMIZED schoolchild trial: increased EPA/DHA and improvements in verbal memory and academic tests—robust cognitive benefit in children.
- Attention among very low birth weight infants following early supplementation with docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 20624152
VLBW infants given DHA+AA showed better attention at 20 months, with plasma DHA correlating with attention—targeted cognitive benefit.
- Cognitive function in 18-month-old term infants of the DIAMOND study: a randomized, controlled clinical trial with multiple dietary levels of docosahexaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 21295417
Term‑infant randomized trial: DHA in formula produced modest but measurable improvement (~+5.7 MDI points) at 18 months.
- Comparison between the AA/EPA ratio in depressed and non depressed elderly females: omega-3 fatty acid supplementation correlates with improved symptoms but does not change immunological parameters
PubMed ID: 23046564
EPA‑rich supplementation reduced depression scores and altered fatty acid ratios, relevant to brain/mood function.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation changes intracellular phospholipase A2 activity and membrane fatty acid profiles in individuals at ultra-high risk for psychosis
PubMed ID: 23478748
ω‑3 supplementation lowered inPLA2 activity and altered erythrocyte PUFA profiles in ultra‑high‑risk youth—mechanistic neuroprotective evidence.
- Effects of fish oil supplementation on learning and behaviour of children from Australian Indigenous remote community schools: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23756346
20‑week school‑day fish oil (~750 mg/day) improved a non‑verbal cognitive test in children in a large RCT—practical cognitive benefit.
- DHA status is positively related to motor development in breastfed African and Dutch infants
PubMed ID: 23710566
Infants with higher RBC‑DHA had more advanced spontaneous movement patterns—associative evidence tying DHA to early neurodevelopment.
- Effects of long-chain PUFA supplementation in infant formula on cognitive function in later childhood
PubMed ID: 23783296
Infant formula with DHA/AA led to faster information‑processing at age 6—long‑term cognitive processing benefit linked to early LC‑PUFA exposure.
- Effect of supplementation with long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on behavior and cognition in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a randomized placebo-controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 24958525
EPA+DHA raised RBC n‑3 and produced a small working‑memory improvement in children with ADHD—task‑specific cognitive benefit.
- Low Doses of Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Affect Cognitive Function in Elderly Japanese Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 25891115
Low‑dose EPA/DHA improved P300 latency (objective cognitive electrophysiology marker) and raised blood DHA—direct evidence of neural processing effects.
- Reduced inattention and hyperactivity and improved cognition after marine oil extract (PCSO-524®) supplementation in children and adolescents with clinical and subclinical symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27921139
Marine lipid RCT in children improved some memory/cognitive measures and subgroups showed symptom improvements relevant to cognitive function.
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) balance in developmental outcomes
PubMed ID: 28651697
Large infant dose‑response trial showed optimal DHA:ARA balance improves attention/IQ up to a point (biologically and clinically relevant).
- Randomized controlled trial of brain specific fatty acid supplementation in pregnant women increases brain volumes on MRI scans of their newborn infants
PubMed ID: 30392581
Maternal brain‑specific fatty acid supplementation increased several newborn brain MRI volumes (notably in males).
- Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in the first year of life affects brain function, structure, and metabolism at age nine years
PubMed ID: 30311214
Infant DHA/ARA supplementation produced durable differences in brain activation, connectivity and metabolites at age ~9.
- Factors associated with plasma n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in Tanzanian infants
PubMed ID: 31024091
Maternal DHA strongly predicts infant plasma DHA — biologically relevant for early brain development.
- The Effect of an Infant Formula Supplemented with AA and DHA on Fatty Acid Levels of Infants with Different FADS Genotypes: The COGNIS Study
PubMed ID: 30871048
Infant FADS genotypes modulated DHA/AA responses to formula, indicating genetic influence on brain fatty acid availability and potential developmental impact.
- Clinical Efficacy and Biological Regulations of ω-3 PUFA-Derived Endocannabinoids in Major Depressive Disorder
PubMed ID: 31269506
EPA‑rich omega‑3 improved depression remission and raised an EPA‑derived endocannabinoid tied to clinical improvement — supports brain/mental health.
- Fatty Acid Supplementation and Socioemotional Outcomes: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 32887793
Preterm toddlers given DHA+AA had lower caregiver‑screening risk for ASD — evidence for neurodevelopmental benefit (screening outcome).
- Effect of APOE Genotype on Plasma Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, and Hippocampal Volume in the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study-Sponsored DHA Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32116250
High‑dose DHA in mild Alzheimer's raised plasma DHA/EPA and showed genotype‑dependent hippocampal volume benefits — supports brain delivery/structure.
- Effect of fish-oil supplementation on breastmilk long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentration: a randomized controlled trial in rural Ethiopia
PubMed ID: 33159163
Maternal supplementation raised milk DHA/EPA significantly—mechanistically supports infant brain development via improved HUFA supply.
- Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Homocysteine at Birth and Fatty Acid Desaturase Gene Cluster Polymorphisms are Associated with Children's Processing Speed up to Age 9 Years
PubMed ID: 33396458
Maternal AA/DHA balance predicted faster processing speed in children to age 9 in a prenatal supplementation cohort—observational but developmentally relevant.
- Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and brain maturation in preterm infants; a double blind RCT
PubMed ID: 38061271
Randomized ARA+DHA improved white‑matter microstructure (higher FA, lower radial diffusivity) at term‑equivalent age—direct evidence of brain maturation support.
- Effects of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Combination with Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Episodic Memory in Healthy Older Adults
PubMed ID: 37447152
Combined LCPUFA trials improved episodic memory in older adults with baseline cognitive decline—randomized evidence in a vulnerable subgroup.
- Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake during Complementary Feeding and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
PubMed ID: 37513559
Higher PUFA intake during complementary feeding in VLBW infants associated with better cognitive and motor scores at 12 months.
- Supplementation of medium-chain triglycerides combined with docosahexaenoic acid improves cognitive function in Chinese older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40044083
12‑month randomized trial: MCT and DHA (alone or combined) improved cognition and AD biomarker in MCI—strong RCT evidence implicating DHA for brain support.
- Fatty acids in ADHD: plasma profiles in a placebo-controlled study of Omega 3/6 fatty acids in children and adolescents
PubMed ID: 22753087
Omega‑3/6 in children with ADHD produced biochemical incorporation and was associated with clinical responders—supportive of cognitive/behavioral brain effects.
- The LipiDiDiet trial: what does it add to the current evidence for Fortasyn Connect in early Alzheimer's disease?
PubMed ID: 31616139
Fortasyn Connect (multi-nutrient including DHA) slowed clinical decline and hippocampal atrophy in prodromal AD (large RCT signal).
- A randomized trial comparing omega-3 fatty acid plasma levels after ingestion of emulsified and non-emulsified cod liver oil formulations
PubMed ID: 30106311
Emulsified cod‑liver oil gave substantially higher EPA/DHA exposure — improved bioavailability plausibly supports brain DHA/EPA delivery and brain health.
- The Neuromodulatory Effects of ω-3 Fatty Acids and Nano-Curcumin on the COX-2/ iNOS Network in Migraines: A Clinical Trial Study from Gene Expression to Clinical Symptoms
PubMed ID: 30760195
Combination ω‑3 + nano-curcumin reduced headache frequency/severity and inflammatory gene expression — relevant to brain/neurologic symptom control.
- Essential fatty acid status in neonates after fish-oil supplementation during late pregnancy
PubMed ID: 8541278
Maternal fish oil increased neonatal DHA status — biologically important for fetal/infant brain development.
- Kinetics of the incorporation of dietary fatty acids into serum cholesteryl esters, erythrocyte membranes, and adipose tissue: an 18-month controlled study
PubMed ID: 9374124
Quantitative kinetics of EPA/DHA uptake into erythrocytes and adipose indicate long‑term tissue accrual relevant to brain DHA status.
- A randomized controlled trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation of formula in term infants after weaning at 6 wk of age
PubMed ID: 11864865
Infant visual and sensory improvements from LCP formula are CNS-mediated and support brain development relevance.
- Effects of fish-oil and folate supplementation of pregnant women on maternal and fetal plasma concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid: a European randomized multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 17490978
Prenatal supplementation raised maternal and cord DHA substantially — biologic substrate for fetal brain development even though clinical outcomes were unchanged.
- Cognitive findings of an exploratory trial of docosahexaenoic acid and lutein supplementation in older women
PubMed ID: 18510807
Small RCT in older women found improved verbal fluency and some memory measures with DHA (and lutein), indicating cognitive/brain benefits in this group.
- Correlation between changes in blood fatty acid composition and visual sustained attention performance in children with inattention: effect of dietary n-3 fatty acids containing phospholipids
PubMed ID: 18469236
Randomized trial in children with attention problems: EPA/DHA (especially phospholipid‑bound) raised blood n‑3s and significantly improved sustained attention—direct cognitive benefit.
- Beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid on cognition in age-related cognitive decline
PubMed ID: 20434961
900 mg/day DHA for 24 weeks modestly improved episodic and recognition memory and doubled plasma DHA in older adults.
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation increases prefrontal cortex activation during sustained attention in healthy boys: a placebo-controlled, dose-ranging, functional magnetic resonance imaging study
PubMed ID: 20130094
DHA dosing in boys altered cortical activation during attention and correlated with faster reaction times—mechanistic brain effects.
- Effects of n-3 fatty acids, EPA v. DHA, on depressive symptoms, quality of life, memory and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21929835
In older adults with MCI, EPA/DHA improved depressive symptoms and DHA improved verbal fluency—suggests cognitive/mood benefits in vulnerable adults.
- The Salmon in Pregnancy Study: study design, subject characteristics, maternal fish and marine n-3 fatty acid intake, and marine n-3 fatty acid status in maternal and umbilical cord blood
PubMed ID: 21849598
Provision of two portions/week of salmon during pregnancy substantially raised maternal and cord EPA/DHA—biomarker support for fetal brain substrate supply (no clinical outcomes reported here).
- Docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil modulates the cerebral hemodynamic response to cognitive tasks in healthy young adults
PubMed ID: 22020134
DHA‑rich oil increased prefrontal haemodynamic response during cognitive tasks — physiologic brain effect without clear performance gains.
- Docosahexaenoic acid for reading, cognition and behavior in children aged 7-9 years: a randomized, controlled trial (the DOLAB Study)
PubMed ID: 22970149
DHA (600 mg/day) improved reading and working memory in poorest readers and parent‑rated behavior in schoolchildren, supporting cognitive benefit.
- Docosahexaenoic acid-concentrated fish oil supplementation in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI): a 12-month randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22932777
12 months of concentrated DHA improved multiple memory measures in older adults with MCI (small RCT).
- Effects of high-dose fish oil supplementation during early infancy on neurodevelopment and language: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22348468
Infant FO raised DHA and produced small improvements in early communicative gestures — direct infant neurodevelopment signal linked to LC-PUFA status.
- Omega-3 fatty acid augmentation of citalopram treatment for patients with major depressive disorder
PubMed ID: 22198441
Omega‑3s augmented antidepressant response — supports central nervous system benefit.
- Effect of n-3 supplementation on hyperactivity, oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
PubMed ID: 24568073
Behavioral improvement in ADHD children alongside biochemical changes suggests neurobehavioral benefit.
- Increased Erythrocyte Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Are Associated With Improved Attention and Behavior in Children With ADHD in a Randomized Controlled Three-Way Crossover Trial
PubMed ID: 24214970
Within-subject rises in erythrocyte EPA+DHA associated with better attention, behavior, and spelling (cognitive/attention correlates).
- Effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy on fetal heart rate and variability: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23433688
Prenatal DHA increased fetal HRV and improved newborn motor/autonomic scores—signals of neurobehavioral maturation.
- Effects of krill oil containing n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in phospholipid form on human brain function: a randomized controlled trial in healthy elderly volunteers
PubMed ID: 24098072
Krill/sardine oil increased task‑evoked cortical activation and krill shortened P300 latency (faster processing) in elderly men—strong physiological evidence for brain support.
- DHA supplementation improved both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23515006
Six‑month DHA improved reaction times on memory tasks and episodic memory in young adults (objective cognitive gains).
- Fish oil-supplementation from 9 to 12 months of age affects infant attention in a free-play test and is related to change in blood pressure
PubMed ID: 24045099
Infant supplementation changed an attention measure correlated with erythrocyte EPA and systolic BP decreases—supports early cognitive/attentional benefit signals.
- Transfer of omega-3 fatty acids across the blood-brain barrier after dietary supplementation with a docosahexaenoic acid-rich omega-3 fatty acid preparation in patients with Alzheimer's disease: the OmegAD study
PubMed ID: 24410954
Oral high‑DHA raised CSF EPA/DHA and changes correlated with Alzheimer’s biomarkers (tau), indicating CNS penetration and potential brain effects.
- Clinical significance of neuropsychological improvement after supplementation with omega-3 in 8-12 years old malnourished Mexican children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo and treatment clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24508294
RCT in malnourished children showed improved processing speed, attention, visual‑motor and executive functions with omega‑3.
- Higher RBC EPA + DHA corresponds with larger total brain and hippocampal volumes: WHIMS-MRI study
PubMed ID: 24453077
Large observational cohort: higher RBC EPA+DHA linked to slightly larger total brain and hippocampal volumes years later.
- Effects of ω-3 PUFAs supplementation on myocardial function and oxidative stress markers in typical Rett syndrome
PubMed ID: 24526821
Rett syndrome trial found improved myocardial function and reduced oxidative stress; neurological/clinical severity improved (~30%).
- Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency in infants before birth identified using a randomized trial of maternal DHA supplementation in pregnancy
PubMed ID: 24427279
Large prenatal DHA RCT reduced risk of poorer early language and visual outcomes in term infants (developmental brain benefit).
- Phosphatidylserine containing omega-3 Fatty acids may improve memory abilities in nondemented elderly individuals with memory complaints: results from an open-label extension study
PubMed ID: 24577097
PS‑DHA 15‑week study showed improved attention and memory maintenance in older adults with memory complaints.
- Reduced Symptoms of Inattention after Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Boys with and without Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
PubMed ID: 25790022
DHA+EPA margarine reduced parent‑rated inattention in boys (cognitive/attentional benefit).
- A randomized controlled study of the efficacy of six-month supplementation with concentrated fish oil rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in first episode schizophrenia
PubMed ID: 26679763
Concentrated n‑3 (≈2.2 g/day) adjunctive to usual care in first‑episode schizophrenia produced substantial symptomatic and functional improvements — strong brain/psychiatric support.
- Prenatal DHA supplementation and infant attention
PubMed ID: 27362506
Prenatal DHA improved sustained attention across infancy—a consistent neurodevelopmental benefit.
- Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid on a Biomarker of Head Trauma in American Football
PubMed ID: 26765633
In college football players DHA dose‑dependently increased plasma DHA and attenuated a blood axonal‑injury biomarker (NFL) — neuroprotective signal.
- Prenatal supplementation with DHA improves attention at 5 y of age: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27604770
Prenatal DHA large RCT showed modest improvement in sustained attention at preschool age, indicating domain‑specific neurodevelopmental benefit.
- The effect of APOE genotype on the delivery of DHA to cerebrospinal fluid in Alzheimer's disease
PubMed ID: 27358067
In AD patients DHA greatly increased plasma but only modestly CSF DHA; brain delivery was blunted by amyloid/APOE4 — important mechanistic insight for brain support.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Status Enhances the Prevention of Cognitive Decline by B Vitamins in Mild Cognitive Impairment
PubMed ID: 26757190
Higher baseline omega‑3 status made B‑vitamin treatment much more effective at slowing memory decline in MCI patients (interaction evidence).
- Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Memory Functions in Healthy Older Adults
PubMed ID: 26890759
26‑week DHA/EPA improved object‑location memory in healthy older adults and raised omega‑3 index.
- Omega-3 and -6 fatty acid supplementation and sensory processing in toddlers with ASD symptomology born preterm: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28941976
Pilot RCT in preterm toddlers: omega‑3/6 raised blood DHA/EPA and showed moderate improvement in sensory processing (neurodevelopmental signal).
- Effects of DHA Supplementation on Hippocampal Volume and Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 12-Month Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27716665
12‑month high‑dose DHA improved cognition and slowed hippocampal atrophy in MCI—a strong brain‑support signal.
- The n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation Improved the Cognitive Function in the Chinese Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28075381
In older adults with MCI, omega‑3 improved global cognition and working memory/perceptual speed with reduced inflammatory markers.
- 24-month intervention with a specific multinutrient in people with prodromal Alzheimer's disease (LipiDiDiet): a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29097166
24‑month nutrient drink (including n‑3s) slowed hippocampal atrophy and improved clinical function (CDR‑SB) despite null primary cognitive outcome—moderate brain support signal.
- DHA supplementation improves cognitive function via enhancing Aβ-mediated autophagy in Chinese elderly with mild cognitive impairment: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29142143
2 g/day DHA for 2 years in MCI improved cognitive tests and altered Aβ/autophagy biomarkers—strong clinical + mechanistic evidence.
- The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30170260
EPA and DHA reduced seizure frequency substantially (~39–42%) in drug‑resistant epilepsy—strong neurological benefit relevant to brain support.
- Dose-response relationship between docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake and lower rates of early preterm birth, low birth weight and very low birth weight
PubMed ID: 30392575
Pooled/dose‑response prenatal DHA exposure associated with lower early preterm birth and VLBW, with implications for improved neurodevelopmental outcomes.
- Fatty fish intake and cognitive function: FINS-KIDS, a randomized controlled trial in preschool children
PubMed ID: 29530020
Preschool dietary RCT increased RBC DHA and, in dose‑complier subanalyses, showed modest improvements in cognitive and fine‑motor measures (supportive but subgroup‑dependent).
- A randomised controlled trial of vitamin D and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of irritability and hyperactivity among children with autism spectrum disorder
PubMed ID: 30744880
Omega‑3 reduced irritability in children with autism, indicating a behavioral/neurological benefit in that population.
- A Mixed Lipid Emulsion Containing Fish Oil and Its Effect on Electrophysiological Brain Maturation in Infants of Extremely Low Birth Weight: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31030946
Extremely low birth weight infants receiving a fish‑oil‑containing parenteral lipid showed ~2‑week earlier electrophysiological brain maturation (aEEG), strong neonatal brain support evidence.
- Using joint models to disentangle intervention effect types and baseline confounding: an application within an intervention study in prodromal Alzheimer's disease with Fortasyn Connect
PubMed ID: 31345172
In prodromal Alzheimer's, a multi‑nutrient drink that included DHA/EPA was associated with slower worsening on a global dementia score—supportive but confounded by multi‑nutrient composition.
- Brain delivery of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32690472
High-dose DHA increased CSF and plasma DHA in cognitively unimpaired adults (direct evidence of brain delivery; APOE4 effect noted).
- Effect of folic acid combined with docosahexaenoic acid intervention on mild cognitive impairment in elderly: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32856190
RDBPC trial in older adults: DHA (with folic acid) improved cognitive test scores and lowered inflammatory markers — strong evidence of brain‑supporting effects.
- A 16-week randomized placebo-controlled trial investigating the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid treatment on white matter microstructure in recent-onset psychosis patients concurrently treated with risperidone
PubMed ID: 33221631
Adjunctive fish oil with antipsychotic attenuated white‑matter deterioration on MRI and correlated with higher DHA/DPA — neuroprotective imaging signal.
- Effect of Milk-Based Infant Formula Fortified with PUFAs on Lipid Profile, Growth and Micronutrient Status of Young Children: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33374975
Infant formula DHA increased blood DHA—direct substrate for early brain development.
- The Effects of a 6-Month High Dose Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Functional Capacity in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
PubMed ID: 31991898
High‑dose omega‑3/omega‑6 + antioxidants improved global cognition and multiple cognitive domains in older adults with MCI (clinically meaningful).
- Effects of oily fish intake on cognitive and socioemotional function in healthy 8-9-year-old children: the FiSK Junior randomized trial
PubMed ID: 32529206
Oily‑fish intake for ~12 weeks improved attention and executive flexibility in children — randomized evidence for cognitive benefit.
- Prenatal docosahexaenoic acid effect on maternal-infant DHA-equilibrium and fetal neurodevelopment: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34552200
Prenatal DHA dose‑response raised maternal and cord DHA and maternal‑infant equilibrium—supports neurodevelopment substrate delivery.
Eye health (86)
- Dietary ω-3 fatty acid and fish intake and incident age-related macular degeneration in women
PubMed ID: 21402976
Large prospective cohort: higher long‑chain n‑3 and fish intake linked to ~30–40% lower risk of sight‑threatening AMD — strong observational support.
- The effects of 90-day supplementation with the omega-3 essential fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on cognitive function and visual acuity in a healthy aging population
PubMed ID: 21531481
Tuna‑oil DHA raised blood ω‑3 and produced a small but significant improvement in right‑eye acuity over 90 days.
- Essential n-3 fatty acids in pregnant women and early visual acuity maturation in term infants
PubMed ID: 18326591
Maternal DHA (400 mg/day) improved infant visual acuity at 60 days in a randomized trial.
- The influence of supplemental lutein and docosahexaenoic acid on serum, lipoproteins, and macular pigmentation
PubMed ID: 18469279
DHA raised serum DHA and produced small central increases in macular pigment optical density, a direct biologic effect relevant to macular health.
- A docosahexaenoic acid-functional food during pregnancy benefits infant visual acuity at four but not six months of age
PubMed ID: 17393217
Maternal DHA improved infant visual acuity at 4 months (transient benefit).
- Effects of fish-oil and folate supplementation of pregnant women on maternal and fetal plasma concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid: a European randomized multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 17490978
Maternal supplementation substantially raised cord (fetal) DHA — DHA is a key retinal fatty acid and this biomarker change supports potential infant eye development benefit.
- Maturation of visual acuity is accelerated in breast-fed term infants fed baby food containing DHA-enriched egg yolk
PubMed ID: 15333721
Infant DHA supplementation raised RBC DHA and accelerated visual acuity maturation (~1.5 chart lines) in an RCT—strong developmental eye benefit.
- Further evaluation of docosahexaenoic acid in patients with retinitis pigmentosa receiving vitamin A treatment: subgroup analyses
PubMed ID: 15364709
Adding DHA to vitamin A slowed retinal function loss for ~2 years in a subset of retinitis pigmentosa patients (large RCT signal).
- A randomized controlled trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation of formula in term infants after weaning at 6 wk of age
PubMed ID: 11864865
RCT in term infants: LCP-supplemented formula improved visual acuity and stereoacuity; plasma DHA correlated with better vision.
- Proteomic Profile in Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Secondary Analysis of the Mega Donna Mega Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 41505112
In extremely preterm infants AA+DHA reduced severe ROP incidence in the parent trial — strong clinical eye‑health outcome attributable to LCPUFA supplementation.
- Platelet characteristics in extremely preterm infants after fatty acid supplementation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39702768
AA+DHA reduced severe ROP among thrombocytopenic infants with mechanistic platelet‑protein changes—randomized substudy evidence.
- Evaluation of the Retinopathy of Prematurity Activity Scale (ROP-ActS) in a randomised controlled trial aiming for prevention of severe ROP: a substudy of the Mega Donna Mega trial
PubMed ID: 35495419
Enteral AA:DHA supplementation in extremely preterm infants substantially lowered severe ROP incidence — strong neonatal eye health outcome.
- Effect of fish-oil supplementation on breastmilk long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentration: a randomized controlled trial in rural Ethiopia
PubMed ID: 33159163
Maternal fish oil markedly increased breastmilk DHA and EPA, improving HUFA balance important for infant retinal development.
- Association of Retinopathy of Prematurity With Low Levels of Arachidonic Acid: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29423508
Observational data: lower postnatal AA associated with higher risk of severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in very preterm infants.
- Protective effects of dietary supplementation with natural ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the visual acuity of school-age children with lower IQ or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
PubMed ID: 26015389
Randomized ω‑3‑rich egg trial in children increased RBC DHA/EPA and produced a modest but significant improvement in visual acuity.
- The DIAMOND (DHA Intake And Measurement Of Neural Development) Study: a double-masked, randomized controlled clinical trial of the maturation of infant visual acuity as a function of the dietary level of docosahexaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 20130095
Large randomized trial: formula DHA (≥0.32%) improved infant visual acuity at 12 months—strong, direct evidence for ocular development.
- Higher dose of docosahexaenoic acid in the neonatal period improves visual acuity of preterm infants: results of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18842793
Randomized preterm infant trial showed dose‑dependent improvement in visual acuity at 4 months with higher DHA intake.
- Infant nutrition and stereoacuity at age 4-6 y
PubMed ID: 17209191
Cohort: breastfeeding associated with better long-term stereoacuity; adding DHA to formula did not reproduce the benefit (contextual visual finding).
- Visual acuity and cognitive outcomes at 4 years of age in a double-blind, randomized trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented infant formula
PubMed ID: 17240089
DHA+ARA formula supported visual acuity maturation similar to breast‑fed children at age 4 (long-term visual outcome).
- Visual maturation of term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented or control formula for 12 mo
PubMed ID: 15817866
Term infants: DHA/ARA formula produced better visual acuity across the first year and large RBC DHA increases.
- Growth and development of preterm infants fed infant formulas containing docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 15812447
Preterm formula DHA/ARA associated with developmental improvements including visual measures.
- Visual function in breast-fed term infants weaned to formula with or without long-chain polyunsaturates at 4 to 6 months: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 12838196
Infants fed DHA+ARA had higher RBC‑DHA and better visual maturation (VEP acuity) at 1 year.
- Growth and development in preterm infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11483801
Preterm infants: improved visual neurophysiology with DHA+AA supplementation (large RCT).
- Erythrocyte fatty acid composition in term infants fed human milk or a formula enriched with a low eicosapentanoic acid fish oil for 4 months
PubMed ID: 10653329
Term infants fed high‑DHA formula maintained DHA levels—relevant to retinal DHA status.
- A multicenter long-term safety and efficacy trial of preterm formula supplemented with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 10941962
Preterm DHA+AA formula raised infant phospholipid DHA long‑term; ocular development relevance.
- Impact of early dietary intake and blood lipid composition of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on later visual development
PubMed ID: 11144440
DHA added to infant formula normalized blood DHA and improved ERG responses and visual acuity.
- A randomized controlled trial of early dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental development in term infants
PubMed ID: 10755457
Formula with DHA (±AA) produced improved visual development and higher DHA correlated with MDI at 18 months.
- Visual acuity and the essentiality of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in the diet of term infants
PubMed ID: 9702915
DHA‑supplemented formula raised infant RBC DHA to human‑milk levels and improved sweep VEP visual acuity vs unsupplemented.
- Influence of feeding artificial-formula milks containing docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids on the postnatal long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status of healthy preterm infants
PubMed ID: 8958000
LCP‑enriched preterm formula normalized plasma and RBC DHA/AA to levels seen with human milk — relevant to retinal/visual development.
- Visual acuity and fatty acid status of term infants fed human milk and formulas with and without docosahexaenoate and arachidonate from egg yolk lecithin
PubMed ID: 8726246
Term-infant DHA in formula raised DHA/AA and produced a transient improvement in visual acuity at 2 months — strong, direct eye-health signal.
- Changes in fatty acid levels after consumption of a novel docosahexaenoic supplement from algae: a crossover randomized controlled trial in omnivorous, lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans
PubMed ID: 36418565
250 mg/day algal DHA raised blood DHA across diet groups—biomarker improvement relevant to retinal health.
- Effects on Fatty Acid Metabolism of a New Powdered Human Milk Fortifier Containing Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Preterm Infants
PubMed ID: 29843467
Preterm infants fed fortifier containing ALA+DHA had increased infant RBC/plasma EPA/DPA/DHA—important for retinal/visual development in preterms.
- Plasma long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and macular pigment in subjects with family history of age-related macular degeneration: the Limpia Study
PubMed ID: 28271618
Cross‑sectional association: higher plasma long‑chain n‑3 DPA correlated with greater central macular pigment density—direct retinal biomarker link.
- Fatty acid profiles, antioxidant status, and growth of preterm infants fed diets without or with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 14569405
LCPUFA added to preterm infant formula raised plasma DHA to breast‑milk levels—biomarker supportive of retinal DHA supply.
- [Photodynamic therapy for age related macular degeneration with and without antioxidants]
PubMed ID: 12518724
PUFA + antioxidants shortened retinal flicker‑recovery time after PDT (short‑term retinal metabolic benefit).
- Fatty acid profile of buccal cheek cell phospholipids as an index for dietary intake of docosahexaenoic acid in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 10443966
Cheek‑cell DHA correlated with RBC/plasma DHA and visual‑evoked potential acuity in infants — noninvasive marker linked to visual function.
- Effect of long-chain n-3 fatty acid supplementation on visual acuity and growth of preterm infants with and without bronchopulmonary dysplasia
PubMed ID: 8615350
Long‑chain n‑3 supplementation in preterm infants improved early visual acuity in some infants—direct eye‑health benefit.
- Retinal development in very-low-birth-weight infants fed diets differing in omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 1386065
Large neonatal randomized study: marine n‑3 improved retinal rod/photoreceptor function—strong direct eye‑health evidence.
- Effect of formula supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid and gamma-linolenic acid on fatty acid status and visual acuity in term infants
PubMed ID: 9552137
DHA‑containing formulas raised RBC DHA to breastfeeding levels; visual differences between formula groups were not definitive.
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Clinical Trial Assessing the Effect of rTG-Omega 3 Supplementation on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Patients after Cataract Surgery rTG-Omega 3 for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
PubMed ID: 39907215
rTG‑omega‑3 improved TBUT, corneal staining and OSDI in randomized cataract‑surgery patients (12 weeks).
- Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids and punctal plugs in the prevention of isotretinoin-associated ocular surface disease
PubMed ID: 32722939
Isotretinoin RCT: punctal plugs (±ω‑3) prevented ocular‑surface deterioration; omega‑3 added benefit was present but punctal plugs drove much effect.
- Effects of the re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form of omega-3 supplements on dry eye following cataract surgery
PubMed ID: 32917627
Randomized trial in post‑cataract dry‑eye patients: re‑esterified ω‑3 improved symptoms, staining and tear inflammation markers.
- Effect of 2-year nutritional supplementation on progression of age-related macular degeneration
PubMed ID: 30880442
Two‑year multinutrient supplement including omega‑3 lowered AMD progression vs placebo — benefit for eye disease progression though not isolatable to omega‑3.
- Treatment of exudative age-related macular degeneration with aflibercept combined with pranoprofen eye drops or nutraceutical support with omega-3: A randomized trial
PubMed ID: 30680768
A nutraceutical containing omega‑3 reduced retinal thickness and aflibercept injections in AMD patients but was a multi‑ingredient product, limiting attribution to omega‑3 alone.
- The Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplement on Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Infants: A Randomized Double-blinded Controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29852863
Daily ω‑3 in at‑risk preterm infants significantly reduced incidence and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (direct ocular benefit).
- Oral Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis-Associated Dry Eye
PubMed ID: 28060063
Peri‑LASIK oral omega‑3 improved Schirmer tear production and reduced conjunctival staining — direct ocular surface benefit.
- Can polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster alter the effects of fish oil supplementation on plasma and erythrocyte fatty acid profiles? An exploratory study
PubMed ID: 28929400
Infant fish‑oil supplementation increased DHA in blood variably by FADS genotype — DHA is important for retinal/visual development (biologically relevant to eye health).
- Proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements with topical cyclosporine attenuated contact lens-related dry eye syndrome
PubMed ID: 27766505
Large RCT in contact‑lens wearers: balanced oral n‑3/n‑6 supplementation alleviated contact‑lens‑related dry eye symptoms and reduced ocular cytokines.
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Rosacea Patients with Dry Eye Symptoms
PubMed ID: 27050028
Six‑month randomized trial in rosacea patients showed improvements in dry‑eye signs and symptoms—robust RCT evidence for ocular surface benefits.
- Dietary Marine ω-3 Fatty Acids and Incident Sight-Threatening Retinopathy in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: Prospective Investigation From the PREDIMED Trial
PubMed ID: 27541690
Large prospective analysis: dietary long‑chain omega‑3 ≥500 mg/day associated with ~48% lower risk of sight‑threatening diabetic retinopathy—strong observational evidence for eye protection.
- Oral omega-3 fatty acid treatment for dry eye in contact lens wearers
PubMed ID: 25719253
Large randomized double‑blind trial: oral ω‑3 improved dry‑eye symptoms and tear stability (TBUT) in contact‑lens wearers — strong clinical eye benefit.
- Effect of oral omega-3 Fatty Acid supplementation on contrast sensitivity in patients with moderate meibomian gland dysfunction: a prospective placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 25909236
Placebo‑controlled human study in moderate meibomian gland dysfunction: oral ω‑3 improved contrast sensitivity and tear film stability — strong clinically relevant ocular benefit.
- A randomized, double-masked study to evaluate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in meibomian gland dysfunction
PubMed ID: 24039409
Randomized trial in MGD showed improved TBUT and meibomian gland function with omega-3 (clinically meaningful).
- Long term effects of lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3-LCPUFAs supplementation on optical density of macular pigment in AMD patients: the LUTEGA study
PubMed ID: 23695657
Lutein/zeaxanthin plus omega‑3 and antioxidants increased macular pigment and produced modest visual acuity improvements in AMD.
- Long-term Supplementation With n-6 and n-3 PUFAs Improves Moderate-to-Severe Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 23884332
GLA plus omega‑3 improved dry‑eye symptoms and preserved corneal surface with reduced conjunctival immune activation in RCT.
- Effects of a nutraceutical formulation based on the combination of antioxidants and ω-3 essential fatty acids in the expression of inflammation and immune response mediators in tears from patients with dry eye disorders
PubMed ID: 23430672
Dry‑eye RCT (antioxidant + long‑chain ω‑3) reduced tear inflammatory cytokines and improved symptoms/objective tear measures.
- The influence of fish-oil lipid emulsions on retinopathy of prematurity in very low birth weight infants: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24314586
Randomized trial in very low birth weight infants: IV fish‑oil lipid emulsion markedly reduced retinopathy of prematurity incidence.
- [Efficacy assessment of Nutrilarm®, a per os omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated essential fatty acid dietary formulation versus placebo in patients with bilateral treated moderate dry eye syndrome]
PubMed ID: 21696849
Large randomized trial showed modest but significant improvements in tear break‑up time and ocular fatigue with combined ω‑3/ω‑6 therapy for dry eye.
- A multicentre, double-masked, randomized, controlled trial assessing the effect of oral supplementation of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids on a conjunctival inflammatory marker in dry eye patients
PubMed ID: 21834921
Omega fatty‑acid supplementation lowered conjunctival HLA‑DR expression (inflammation biomarker) in dry‑eye patients, though symptoms did not improve significantly.
- TOZAL Study: an open case control study of an oral antioxidant and omega-3 supplement for dry AMD
PubMed ID: 17324285
Multi-ingredient supplement that included EPA/DHA showed stabilization/improvement in visual acuity over 6 months, but effect attribution to fish oil is uncertain.
- [Improvement of dry eye symptoms with polyunsaturated fatty acids]
PubMed ID: 17075501
PUFA supplementation in mild–moderate dry eye produced some symptomatic/sign improvements vs placebo (pilot RCT, modest evidence).
- Relation between dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and clinically diagnosed dry eye syndrome in women
PubMed ID: 16210721
Large observational study linked higher dietary n-3 (esp. tuna) to markedly lower dry-eye odds.
- A randomized controlled trial of the effect of fish oil supplementation in late pregnancy and early lactation on the n-3 fatty acid content in human breast milk
PubMed ID: 15736915
Pregnancy-to-lactation fish oil substantially raised DHA in early breast milk — strong biochemical support for infant DHA supply relevant to eye/retinal development.
- Effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on retinal function of very-low-birth-weight neonates
PubMed ID: 2255573
Very‑low‑birth‑weight infant trial: marine oil in formula increased long‑chain n‑3 LCPUFA and improved rod retinal ERG thresholds — strong direct evidence for retinal/visual development.
- Effects of Prenatal DHA Dose on Infant Visual Attention
PubMed ID: 40791013
Higher prenatal DHA improved infant visual learning/attention measures—developmental visual/attention outcomes relevant to early eye/visual function.
- Re-Esterified Triglyceride ω-3 Fatty Acids in Dry Eye Disease With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38753336
12-week rTG omega-3 modestly improved tear-breakup time and blood fatty-acid ratios, indicating objective eye-surface benefits despite no symptom change.
- Omega-3 fatty acids supplements for dry eye - Are they effective or ineffective?
PubMed ID: 37026312
Large RCT in symptomatic VDT users: ≈2400 mg/day fish oil raised RBC omega‑3 index and produced meaningful improvements in symptoms, tear stability, Schirmer, osmolarity, and goblet cell density.
- Effect of a Novel Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acid Supplement on Dry Eye Disease: A 3-month Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34882608
Marked symptom improvement in severe dry eye patients and Omega‑3 Index rise—direct eye health benefit
- Feasibility Study of a Docosahexaenoic Acid-Optimized Nutraceutical Formulation on the Macular Levels of Lutein in a Healthy Mediterranean Population
PubMed ID: 32544914
DHA added to lutein increased macular pigment optical density and raised plasma lutein—strong adjunctive evidence for macular health.
- Effect of Milk-Based Infant Formula Fortified with PUFAs on Lipid Profile, Growth and Micronutrient Status of Young Children: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33374975
Infant PUFA‑fortified formula raised blood DHA (important for retinal development) though clinical eye outcomes not reported.
- Enteral Docosahexaenoic Acid and Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30614004
Randomized trial in very‑low‑birth‑weight preterm infants: enteral DHA reduced risk of severe (stage 3) retinopathy of prematurity (clinically meaningful benefit).
- COMBINED INTRAVITREAL RANIBIZUMAB AND ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION WITH DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID AND ANTIOXIDANTS FOR DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA: Two-Year Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial Results
PubMed ID: 27787443
DHA adjunct to anti‑VEGF reduced macular thickness in diabetic macular edema (anatomic retinal benefit).
- Effect of Oral Re-esterified Omega-3 Nutritional Supplementation on Dry Eyes
PubMed ID: 27442314
12‑week RCT: re‑esterified fish oil significantly improved tear osmolarity, TBUT and symptoms versus placebo.
- A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Two Forms of Omega-3 Supplements for Treating Dry Eye Disease
PubMed ID: 27817918
Three‑month RCT: krill and fish oil reduced tear osmolarity and improved TBUT; krill also reduced symptoms and tear IL‑17A.
- Short-Term Omega 3 Fatty Acids Treatment for Dry Eye in Young and Middle-Aged Visual Display Terminal Users
PubMed ID: 26322917
Large RCT in VDT users: high‑dose omega‑3 improved dry‑eye symptoms, TBUT and conjunctival cytology.
- Oral omega-3 fatty acids treatment in computer vision syndrome related dry eye
PubMed ID: 25697893
Large RCT showed oral omega‑3s substantially improved dry‑eye symptoms, TBUT and conjunctival cytology—strong clinical eye‑health benefit.
- CFH Y402H and ARMS2 A69S Polymorphisms and Oral Supplementation with Docosahexaenoic Acid in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients: The NAT2 Study
PubMed ID: 26132079
Three years of high‑dose DHA showed no overall CNV reduction but greatly lowered CNV risk in a CFH non‑risk genotype subgroup — genotype‑specific protective signal for AMD/CNV.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Slows Visual Field Progression in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa: Ancillary Outcomes of the DHAX Trial
PubMed ID: 26469750
Oral DHA markedly raised RBC‑DHA and significantly slowed progression of visual field sensitivity loss in X‑linked retinitis pigmentosa (disease‑modifying trial evidence).
- Omega-3 supplementation combined with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor lowers vitreal levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in wet age-related macular degeneration
PubMed ID: 25089351
Small RCT in wet AMD showed adjunct omega‑3 reduced vitreous VEGF‑A versus anti‑VEGF alone (biochemical benefit).
- Circulating omega-3 Fatty acids and neovascular age-related macular degeneration
PubMed ID: 24557349
Higher circulating EPA and EPA+DHA and oily fish intake were strongly associated with much lower odds of neovascular (wet) AMD (case‑control biomarker evidence).
- Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency in infants before birth identified using a randomized trial of maternal DHA supplementation in pregnancy
PubMed ID: 24427279
Maternal DHA supplementation reduced risk of infants scoring lower for early visual acuity—developmental eye benefit.
- Fish-oil fat emulsion supplementation reduces the risk of retinopathy in very low birth weight infants: a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 23963690
In very‑low‑birth‑weight infants parenteral fish‑oil emulsions halved the risk of severe retinopathy needing laser and raised DHA robustly—strong direct benefit for neonatal eye health.
- Short-term consumption of oral omega-3 and dry eye syndrome
PubMed ID: 23642375
One‑month RCT showed substantial, clinically meaningful improvements in tear stability, symptoms and tear production for dry eye.
- Macular xanthophylls and ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in age-related macular degeneration: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 23519529
Large RCT in nonexudative AMD: lutein/zeaxanthin + DHA/EPA increased macular pigment density and plasma antioxidants (functional/biochemical improvements).
- ω-3 intake and visual acuity in patients with retinitis pigmentosa receiving vitamin A
PubMed ID: 22332205
Higher dietary omega‑3 intake (~≥0.2 g/d) slowed long-term central vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa (large pooled data).
- Pilot, prospective, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial of an omega-3 supplement for dry eye
PubMed ID: 21045648
Randomized pilot: omega‑3 improved dry‑eye symptoms and increased tear production vs placebo — clinical symptomatic benefit.
Weight management (61)
- The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on weight loss and cognitive function in overweight or obese individuals on weight-loss diet
PubMed ID: 35815739
Randomized overweight adults on diet had greater reductions in abdominal fat with omega‑3 adjunct.
- A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on hepatic fat and associated cardiovascular risk factors in overweight children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
PubMed ID: 26026214
DHA cut hepatic fat and visceral adipose tissue in children with NAFLD, reflecting favorable body-composition changes.
- The use of novel foods enriched with long-chain n-3 fatty acids to increase dietary intake: a comparison of methodologies assessing nutrient intake
PubMed ID: 16321598
Intervention raised long‑chain n‑3 intake ~4.5× without weight gain in free‑living subjects.
- The consumption of food products from linseed-fed animals maintains erythrocyte omega-3 fatty acids in obese humans
PubMed ID: 20012223
Randomized diet trial (linseed‑fed animal products) preserved/increased RBC n‑3 and was linked to less weight regain long term.
- Effects of α-lipoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid in overweight and obese women during weight loss
PubMed ID: 25594166
In a hypocaloric trial, α‑lipoic acid aided weight loss and EPA influenced leptin dynamics—evidence of adjunctive metabolic effects.
- Effects of EPA and lipoic acid supplementation on circulating FGF21 and the fatty acid profile in overweight/obese women following a hypocaloric diet
PubMed ID: 29766165
EPA supplementation during weight loss raised plasma n‑3 and FGF21 and altered desaturase indices—metabolic signalling relevant to weight regulation.
- Omega-3 fatty acids improve liver and pancreas function in postoperative cancer patients
PubMed ID: 15239141
Postoperative patients receiving FO‑enriched TPN better maintained weight vs soybean oil group.
- Body composition in preterm infants who are fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15718356
Preterm infants fed DHA+ARA had more lean mass and less fat mass at 1 year — relevant to body composition/weight management.
- Effects of calorie restriction plus fish oil supplementation on abnormal metabolic characteristics and the iron status of middle-aged obese women
PubMed ID: 29362766
Calorie restriction interventions (with/without fish oil) produced meaningful weight/metabolic improvements in obese women.
- A randomized clinical trial with oral Immunonutrition (omega3-enhanced formula vs. arginine-enhanced formula) in ambulatory head and neck cancer patients
PubMed ID: 15802904
Post‑op head & neck patients had altered weight and fat mass measures with an omega‑3 formula (multi‑ingredient but body composition changed).
- Effects of DHA-enriched fish oil on monocyte/macrophage activation marker sCD163, asymmetric dimethyl arginine, and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 27578110
DHA‑enriched fish oil reduced waist circumference over 8 weeks in T2D—modest anthropometric benefit.
- Calanus Oil and Lifestyle Interventions Improve Glucose Homeostasis in Obese Subjects with Insulin Resistance
PubMed ID: 40278260
Calanus (marine) oil improved HOMA‑IR (insulin resistance) in certain dose/subgroups—metabolic effect relevant to weight management.
- Benefits of Krill Oil Supplementation During Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 40671417
Krill oil during alternate‑day fasting attenuated lean‑mass loss and preserved strength—directly relevant to weight‑loss body‑composition management.
- A combination of (ω-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols and L-carnitine reduces the plasma lipid levels and increases the expression of genes involved in fatty acid oxidation in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and HepG2 cells
PubMed ID: 21540583
Combined supplement including ω‑3s lowered FFAs/triglycerides and upregulated fat‑oxidation genes — supports metabolic/weight mechanisms (confounded).
- Cod-Liver Oil Improves Metabolic Indices and hs-CRP Levels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31956660
Daily cod‑liver oil improved glycemic indices and insulin resistance in gestational diabetes, relevant to weight/metabolic control.
- Does maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation lower BMI in late infancy?
PubMed ID: 17547539
Maternal DHA produced modestly lower infant weight/BMI at 21 months (developmental weight effect).
- Inclusion of fish or fish oil in weight-loss diets for young adults: effects on blood lipids
PubMed ID: 18490931
Large weight‑loss trial: including oily fish led to greater triglyceride reduction than no fish and had borderline benefits for fish oil capsules — supportive for weight‑loss diet metabolic effects.
- Beneficial effects of long-chain n-3 fatty acids included in an energy-restricted diet on insulin resistance in overweight and obese European young adults
PubMed ID: 18491071
RCT in overweight young adults: fish oil during energy restriction improved insulin resistance beyond weight loss — metabolic benefit relevant to weight management.
- Effects of seafood consumption and weight loss on fasting leptin and ghrelin concentrations in overweight and obese European young adults
PubMed ID: 19142567
During energy restriction, EPA/DHA and fatty fish altered leptin, ghrelin and insulin; effects were partly explained by weight loss, indicating modest contribution to weight management.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the cardiovascular risk profile of subjects with metabolic syndrome, including markers of inflammation and auto-immunity
PubMed ID: 19593941
One gram/day fish oil for 6 months improved body weight and multiple cardiometabolic markers in metabolic syndrome — a direct, clinically relevant effect on weight-related outcomes.
- Dietary omega-3 fatty acids and fish consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 20980491
Large cohort found higher marine ω‑3/fish intake associated with increased incident type 2 diabetes risk (relevant to metabolic status).
- Oral nutritional supplements containing (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids affect the nutritional status of patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer during multimodality treatment
PubMed ID: 20739445
Protein/energy supplement with EPA+DHA helped maintain body weight and lean mass and improved intake in cancer patients — direct weight/lean‑mass benefit.
- Effect of n-3 fatty acids on patients with advanced lung cancer: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 22114792
EPA+DHA during chemotherapy helped patients gain/maintain body weight vs placebo — relevant to preventing cachexia/weight loss.
- Long-chain PUFA supplementation in rural African infants: a randomized controlled trial of effects on gut integrity, growth, and cognitive development
PubMed ID: 23221579
In Gambian infants fish oil raised DHA and produced modest increases in MUAC and skinfolds (growth/weight-related outcomes).
- Omega-3 supplementation effects on body weight and depression among dieter women with co-morbidity of depression and obesity compared with the placebo: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29779816
Omega‑3 supplementation produced greater short‑term weight loss vs placebo in dieting overweight women (≈+1.9 kg difference).
- Effect of n-3 fatty acids supplementation during life style modification in women with overweight
PubMed ID: 30660136
In overweight women, EPA+DHA added to lifestyle modification modestly improved adiponectin and supported achieved weight/fat loss (randomized but combined‑intervention context).
- DHA-enriched fish oil reduces insulin resistance in overweight and obese adults
PubMed ID: 32563863
DHA‑enriched fish oil modestly lowered fasting insulin and HOMA‑IR in overweight adults — meaningful metabolic signal relevant to weight management/insulin sensitivity.
- Hepatic de novo lipogenesis is suppressed and fat oxidation is increased by omega-3 fatty acids at the expense of glucose metabolism
PubMed ID: 32188593
High‑dose EPA+DHA suppressed hepatic DNL and increased fat oxidation—mechanistic weight‑relevant effects.
- Effects of dietary supplementation of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) on gut microbiota and fecal metabolites, and their correlation with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease risk factors: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38356413
Fish-oil+vitamin D shifted gut metabolites linked to HOMA-IR, suggesting an insulin-resistance–related pathway relevant to weight management.
- Growth patterns in infants born to women with pregestational overweight/obesity supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 38922906
Higher maternal DHA reduced early infant weight gain (first 4 months), demonstrating an effect on postnatal growth trajectory.
- Validation of Nutritional Approaches to Modulate Cardiovascular and Diabetic Risk Factors in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia or Prediabetes-The MoKaRi II Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 38732508
Controlled dietary program including fish oil produced meaningful reductions in body weight and metabolic markers over 10 weeks.
- Effects of fish oil intervention on type 2 diabetes early risk novel biomarkers in healthy middle-aged and elderly adults: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40356575
12-week fish-oil lowered fasting insulin and HOMA-IR—metabolic improvements that support weight/insulin resistance management.
- Reduction of cardiovascular risk factors by the diet - Evaluation of the MoKaRi concept by a parallel-designed randomized study
PubMed ID: 40057729
Addition of 3 g/day EPA+DHA to a cardioprotective diet produced greater weight loss vs diet alone — direct evidence.
- Dietary fish as a major component of a weight-loss diet: effect on serum lipids, glucose, and insulin metabolism in overweight hypertensive subjects
PubMed ID: 10539741
Fish meals produced large triglyceride drops and greater HDL2 increases, with largest benefits when combined with weight loss.
- Randomized trial of weight-loss-diets for young adults varying in fish and fish oil content
PubMed ID: 17502874
Young overweight adults on calorie restriction lost ~1 kg more with fish/fish oil over 4 weeks (male-specific effect).
- Simvastatin vs therapeutic lifestyle changes and supplements: randomized primary prevention trial
PubMed ID: 18613992
Combined lifestyle + red yeast rice + fish oil arm had substantially greater triglyceride and weight reductions vs statin arm; fish oil contribution plausible but not isolated.
- A diet rich in long chain omega-3 fatty acids modulates satiety in overweight and obese volunteers during weight loss
PubMed ID: 18602429
Higher long-chain n-3 intake increased post-meal fullness and reduced hunger in an 8-week diet study.
- The use of a protein and energy dense eicosapentaenoic acid containing supplement for malignancy-related weight loss in children
PubMed ID: 19090549
EPA-containing supplement reduced cancer-related weight loss in children (supports benefit for preventing catabolic weight loss rather than weight reduction).
- Supplementation of n3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid synergistically decreases insulin resistance with weight loss of obese prepubertal and pubertal children
PubMed ID: 22136960
900 mg/day fish oil for 1 month reduced fasting insulin and HOMA‑IR by ~15% in insulin‑resistant obese children (metabolic benefit relevant to weight management).
- A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 21839455
LFHCC diet plus long-chain n-3 reduced metabolic syndrome prevalence and central obesity components in 12-week RCT.
- Omega-3 fatty acid-, micronutrient-, and probiotic-enriched nutrition helps body weight stabilization in head and neck cancer cachexia
PubMed ID: 23562359
Multinutrient formula including ω‑3 increased weight in malnourished cancer patients (confounded intervention).
- Efficacy of omega-3 in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 23550861
Omega‑3 supplementation in PCOS was associated with reduced weight/BMI and improved metabolic markers (small, uncontrolled study).
- Energy-restricted, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-rich diet improves the clinical response to immuno-modulating drugs in obese patients with plaque-type psoriasis: a randomized control clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24120032
Calorie‑restricted, n‑3‑rich diet produced substantial weight loss in obese psoriasis patients (study combined diet + n‑3).
- Prior supplementation with long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids promotes weight loss in obese adults: a double-blinded randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23396496
Prior/concurrent LC‑omega‑3 modestly increased weight loss in women on a very low‑energy diet.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce insulin resistance and triglycerides in obese children and adolescents
PubMed ID: 23438101
In obese children omega‑3 (1.8 g/day) reduced HOMA‑IR, triglycerides and slightly lowered BMI.
- [Effect of Omega 3 fatty acids on body female obese composition]
PubMed ID: 25362822
In obese premenopausal women on diet/exercise, adding omega-3 produced greater weight/fat loss vs placebo.
- n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation reduces insulin resistance in hepatitis C virus infected patients: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26216648
High-dose fish oil in insulin-resistant HCV patients reduced HOMA-IR, fasting insulin and HbA1c — metabolic improvements relevant to weight management.
- Insulin resistance determines a differential response to changes in dietary fat modification on metabolic syndrome risk factors: the LIPGENE study
PubMed ID: 26561628
Dietary replacement study with modest marine n‑3 improved insulin resistance and MetS markers, especially in insulin-resistant subgroup — supports metabolic/weight-related benefits (confounded by whole-diet change).
- Effect of Omega-3 PUFAs Supplementation with Lifestyle Modification on Anthropometric Indices and Vo2 max in Overweight Women
PubMed ID: 27179166
Lifestyle program plus ω‑3 produced greater weight/fat loss and VO2max improvements versus lifestyle alone (confounding present).
- Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and oleate enhances exercise training effects in patients with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 27356240
Ω‑3 + oleate combined with intense exercise improved insulin sensitivity and HDL and reduced CRP, accompanying metabolic benefits relevant to weight management.
- Dietary supplementation with n-3-fatty acids in patients with pancreatic cancer and cachexia: marine phospholipids versus fish oil - a randomized controlled double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 28578704
Low‑dose n‑3 stabilized weight in cachectic pancreatic cancer patients—clinically relevant weight effect (weight stabilization).
- Effects of fish oil-derived fatty acids on suboptimal cardiovascular health: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29066159
High‑dose LCPUFA (4 g/day) produced a small but significant BMI reduction and improved CV health metrics after 3 months.
- Effects of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Serum Leptin Levels, Appetite Sensations, and Intake of Energy and Macronutrients in Obese People: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28981381
4‑week fish‑oil supplementation increased fullness and reduced acute energy intake by ~21% in obese subjects (short‑term satiety effect).
- Effects of ω-3 supplementation on the nutritional status, immune, and inflammatory profiles of gastric cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30710885
ω‑3 enriched formula produced modest weight gain in gastric cancer outpatients (clinically relevant in underweight patients).
- Preoperative administration of Omega-3 fatty acids on postoperative pain and acute-phase reactants in patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30097364
Preoperative omega‑3 increased preop excess weight loss before gastric bypass (small RCT).
- Cardiometabolic Risk Factors at 5 Years After Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Infancy
PubMed ID: 29884682
Infant supplementation produced slightly smaller waist and lower insulin/HOMA‑IR in boys at age 5 (RCT, sex‑specific).
- Efficacy of ω-3 supplementation on nutritional status, skeletal muscle, and chemoradiotherapy toxicity in cervical cancer patients: A randomized, triple-blind, clinical trial conducted in a middle-income country
PubMed ID: 31445316
Ω‑3 (2.5 g/d) during chemoradiotherapy helped maintain body weight and muscle quality vs control (nutritional preservation).
- The beneficial effects of intradialytic parenteral nutrition in hemodialysis patients with protein energy wasting: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35296793
IDPN containing fish‑oil lipids increased oral intake and body weight in malnourished dialysis patients (weight gain desirable here).
- Effects of enriched seafood sticks (heat-inactivated B. animalis subsp. lactis CECT 8145, inulin, omega-3) on cardiometabolic risk factors and gut microbiota in abdominally obese subjects: randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35643872
Seafood sticks enriched with inulin, heat‑killed B. animalis and ω‑3 reduced fasting insulin, HOMA‑IR and blunted postprandial TG, improving metabolic indices linked to weight control.
- Marine Oil from C. finmarchicus Enhances Glucose Homeostasis and Liver Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetic Individuals
PubMed ID: 35057577
Calanus (marine) oil improved fasting insulin, HOMA‑IR and a hepatic insulin‑resistance index in obese prediabetics, indicating favorable metabolic effects tied to weight/metabolic control.
- Efficacy of probiotic co-supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs on pancreatic beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 41028784
Probiotic+ω‑3 modestly improved fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity in T2D (small RCT).
Mood balance (91)
- Telomerase level increase is related to n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid efficacy in first episode schizophrenia: Secondary outcome analysis of the OFFER randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29241838
First‑episode schizophrenia RCT showed biological and symptom correlations with n‑3 PUFA — supports psychiatric/mood relevance.
- Anti-stress effects of DHA
PubMed ID: 11237197
DHA reduced exam‑related increases in hostility and blunted norepinephrine stress responses in students.
- The effect of low-dose omega 3 fatty acids on the treatment of mild to moderate depression in the elderly: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 21318452
Double‑blind RCT in older adults showed modest but statistically significant improvement in depression scores with low‑dose fish oil.
- Targeted alterations in dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids improve life functioning and reduce psychological distress among patients with chronic headache: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 25790451
Dietary increase in ω‑3 (and lowering ω‑6) reduced psychological distress and improved mental QoL; DHA rises correlated with clinical benefit.
- Nutritional supplementation to reduce child aggression: a randomized, stratified, single-blind, factorial trial
PubMed ID: 27166583
Children given ω‑3 drink had short-term reductions in impulsive/aggressive behavior and improved behavioral measures (validated uptake).
- Adjunctive dietary intervention for bipolar disorder: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, modified double-blinded trial of a high n-3 plus low n-6 diet
PubMed ID: 34218509
Randomized diet raising n‑3 and lowering n‑6 in bipolar disorder reduced day‑to‑day mood variability with concordant EPA/DHA increases.
- Serum omega-3 fatty acids are associated with variation in mood, personality and behavior in hypercholesterolemic community volunteers
PubMed ID: 17383013
Cross-sectional link between higher EPA/DHA and fewer depressive symptoms and lower neuroticism (associative evidence).
- Changes in erythrocyte membrane fatty acids during a clinical trial of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplementation in schizophrenia
PubMed ID: 19826937
EPA supplementation in schizophrenia correlated membrane n‑3 increases with clinical symptom improvement.
- Predictors of treatment response in young people at ultra-high risk for psychosis who received long-chain omega-3 fatty acids
PubMed ID: 25585167
RCT in ultra‑high‑risk youth: fish oil improved functioning and greatly reduced transitions to psychosis, relevant to mood/mental health.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Plasma Levels Before and After Supplementation: Correlations with Mood and Clinical Outcomes in the Omega-3 and Therapy Studies
PubMed ID: 28157380
Randomized youth mood‑disorder trial: 2 g/day omega‑3 produced large EPA/DHA rises and associations with clinical response—strongest mood evidence in this set.
- Perilla seed oil in combination with nobiletin-rich ponkan powder enhances cognitive function in healthy elderly Japanese individuals: a possible supplement for brain health in the elderly
PubMed ID: 35171190
12‑month trial increased RBC ω‑3 and raised BDNF with modest cognitive score improvements; BDNF changes can relate to mood regulation.
- Effects of Varied Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Postpartum Mental Health and the Association between Prenatal Erythrocyte Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels and Postpartum Mental Health
PubMed ID: 37892462
Randomized perilla (ALA) trial in primiparous women reduced postpartum depressive symptoms with strong associations between higher ALA and lower depression odds.
- Two double-blind placebo-controlled pilot studies of eicosapentaenoic acid in the treatment of schizophrenia
PubMed ID: 11356585
Pilot RCTs: EPA reduced schizophrenia symptoms versus DHA/placebo (clinically meaningful).
- A dose-ranging exploratory study of the effects of ethyl-eicosapentaenoate in patients with persistent schizophrenic symptoms
PubMed ID: 11755456
Ethyl‑EPA (2 g/day) improved psychiatric symptoms in a clozapine-treated schizophrenia subgroup, indicating mood/psych symptom benefit.
- The effect of fish oil on physical aggression in schoolchildren--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15741051
Three months of fortified foods reduced physical aggression and impulsivity (girls) with biochemical correlation.
- Blood profiles, body fat and mood state in healthy subjects on different diets supplemented with Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 16101670
AA/EPA reductions with omega‑3 correlated with improved POMS mood index in healthy adults.
- Comparison between the AA/EPA ratio in depressed and non depressed elderly females: omega-3 fatty acid supplementation correlates with improved symptoms but does not change immunological parameters
PubMed ID: 23046564
8‑week EPA‑rich supplementation significantly lowered depression scores in elderly depressed women (robust RCT evidence).
- Change in blood levels of eicosapentaenoic acid and posttraumatic stress symptom: A secondary analysis of data from a placebo-controlled trial of omega3 supplements
PubMed ID: 27552592
In trauma patients, larger rises in EPA correlated with fewer PTSD symptoms (associative secondary analysis).
- Clinical Efficacy and Biological Regulations of ω-3 PUFA-Derived Endocannabinoids in Major Depressive Disorder
PubMed ID: 31269506
Randomized trial: EPA‑rich omega‑3 improved remission rates in major depression and linked to an EPA‑derived biomarker—strong clinical evidence.
- Effects of Fish Oil Monotherapy on Depression and Prefrontal Neurochemistry in Adolescents at High Risk for Bipolar I Disorder: A 12-Week Placebo-Controlled Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Trial
PubMed ID: 32167792
In depressed adolescents at familial bipolar risk, fish oil did not change primary depression score but improved clinician global ratings and ACC neurometabolites.
- The comparison of the effect of soybean and fish oil on supplementation on menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32979708
Omega‑3 reduced menopausal symptom scores (which include mood-related items) over 12 weeks — moderate clinical signal for mood/affective symptoms.
- The effect of 12-wk ω-3 fatty acid supplementation on in vivo thalamus glutathione concentration in patients "at risk" for major depression
PubMed ID: 26333890
ω‑3 attenuated unfavorable thalamic GSH increase that correlated with worsening depressive symptoms—biomarker linked to mood.
- The effect of docosahexaenoic acid on aggression in young adults. A placebo-controlled double-blind study
PubMed ID: 8613538
DHA prevented exam-related increase in outward aggression in a double-blind trial—direct behavioral/mood effect.
- Administration of docosahexaenoic acid influences behavior and plasma catecholamine levels at times of psychological stress
PubMed ID: 10419086
Small trials linked DHA to reduced increases in outward aggression/stress responses during exams.
- An adaptogenic role for omega-3 fatty acids in stress; a randomised placebo controlled double blind intervention study (pilot) [ISRCTN22569553]
PubMed ID: 15566625
DHA (1.5 g/day) associated with a notable drop in perceived stress in a small RCT.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in patients with recurrent self-harm. Single-centre double-blind randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17267927
RCT in self-harm patients improved depression, suicidality and stress.
- A double-blind dose-finding pilot study of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for major depressive disorder
PubMed ID: 18539007
Small RCT showed symptomatic improvement in depression at low-dose DHA.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on depressive symptoms and on health-related quality of life in the treatment of elderly women with depression: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 20595646
Small RCT in elderly depressed women showed clear symptomatic improvement with EPA+DHA.
- The efficacy of omega-3 supplementation for major depression: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20584525
Large trial showed significant benefit in prespecified subgroup without anxiety; overall effect modest.
- Effects of n-3 fatty acids, EPA v. DHA, on depressive symptoms, quality of life, memory and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21929835
6-month RCT in elderly with MCI: EPA and DHA improved depressive symptoms (GDS) vs control, with DHA also improving verbal fluency modestly.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid versus docosahexaenoic acid in mild-to-moderate depression: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22910528
1 g/day EPA improved depression scores versus DHA/placebo in mild–moderate depression.
- Omega-3 fatty acid augmentation of citalopram treatment for patients with major depressive disorder
PubMed ID: 22198441
Omega‑3 augmentation of citalopram produced greater depression improvement and higher remission — clinically meaningful.
- A double-blind trial of the effect of docosahexaenoic acid and vitamin and mineral supplementation on aggression, impulsivity, and stress
PubMed ID: 23625531
DHA supplementation reduced laboratory measures of aggression and impulsivity in young men (behavioral/emotional endpoints).
- Omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of interferon-alpha-induced depression: results from a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24602409
EPA (not DHA) significantly reduced incidence and delayed onset of interferon‑induced depression in RCT.
- Association between fatty acid supplementation and prenatal stress in African Americans: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25415158
Prenatal omega‑3 reduced perceived stress and lowered baseline cortisol late in pregnancy.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on depression and quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 24987942
Omega‑3 improved depressive symptoms and QoL in depressed hemodialysis patients (RCT).
- The effect of omega-3 fatty acids on depressive symptoms and inflammatory markers in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24643636
Omega‑3 supplementation reduced depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients (randomized trial).
- A randomized controlled study of the efficacy of six-month supplementation with concentrated fish oil rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in first episode schizophrenia
PubMed ID: 26679763
Adjunctive concentrated n‑3 (≈2.2 g/day) produced clinically meaningful symptom and depressive improvements in first‑episode schizophrenia — supports mood/affect benefits as adjunct.
- Inflammation as a predictive biomarker for response to omega-3 fatty acids in major depressive disorder: a proof-of-concept study
PubMed ID: 25802980
EPA improved depressive symptoms in patients with elevated inflammatory markers—strong, biomarker‑guided antidepressant effect.
- Beneficial effects of dietary docosahexaenoic acid intervention on cognitive function and mental health of the oldest elderly in Japanese care facilities and nursing homes
PubMed ID: 26822516
DHA‑enriched meals modestly improved apathy and tended to reduce depressive symptoms in very elderly cognitively impaired subjects.
- Omega-3 supplements reduce self-reported physical aggression in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 29331711
Six weeks of EPA+DHA produced a modest but significant reduction in self‑reported physical aggression (behavioral/mood effect).
- Oxidative stress reduction related to the efficacy of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in first episode schizophrenia: Secondary outcome analysis of the OFFER randomized trial
PubMed ID: 28651701
n‑3 PUFA reduced oxidative stress and correlated with symptom improvement in first‑episode schizophrenia (psychiatric benefit).
- A randomised controlled trial of vitamin D and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of irritability and hyperactivity among children with autism spectrum disorder
PubMed ID: 30744880
Omega‑3 reduced irritability in children with autism (clinically meaningful ABC irritability change).
- Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements in Depressed Heart Failure Patients: Results of the OCEAN Trial
PubMed ID: 30098961
RCT in depressed heart‑failure patients raised omega‑3 levels; although primary depression endpoint was negative, exploratory/social/cognitive measures improved.
- Seafood Consumption, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake, and Life-Time Prevalence of Depression in the PREDIMED-Plus Trial
PubMed ID: 30567286
Large observational cohort found moderate inverse association between moderate fish/LC‑n‑3 intake and depression prevalence/symptoms (associative evidence).
- Red Blood Cell Omega-3 Fatty Acid Composition and Psychotropic Drug Use in Older Adults: Results from the MAPT Study
PubMed ID: 31641729
Large cohort: low baseline RBC EPA+DHA associated with higher psychotropic medication use; rises in RBC EPA+DHA linked to lower psychotropic use (strong observational support).
- Omega-3 fatty-acids modulate symptoms of depressive disorder, serum levels of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6/omega-3 ratio in children. A randomized, double-blind and controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32179212
RCT in children with depressive disorders showed clear symptomatic improvement with fish‑oil.
- Fish oil supplementation alters emotion-generated corticolimbic functional connectivity in depressed adolescents at high-risk for bipolar I disorder: A 12-week placebo-controlled fMRI trial
PubMed ID: 34214231
Adolescent trial altered emotion‑related brain connectivity with biochemical uptake; symptom change small but connectivity changed.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Randomized Dose-Finding Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 36005883
Higher‑dose EPA (4 g/d) produced a medium clinical signal in depressed, inflamed adults; response correlated with hs‑CRP.
- Effects of Omega-3-6-9 fatty acid supplementation on behavior and sleep in preterm toddlers with autism symptomatology: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35644107
Reduced anxious/internalizing behaviors in preterm toddlers (caregiver‑reported)
- The effects of Omega-3 supplementation on stress, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and everyday memory in individuals with psychological distress: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41461240
Three months EPA+DHA improved perceived stress, anxiety and depression vs placebo (small RCT).
- Supplementation of Omega-3 Increases Serum Levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Decreases Depression Status in Patients With Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 40485144
RCT in bipolar disorder: 2 g/day omega‑3 raised BDNF and substantially reduced depression scores.
- The effect of fish oil versus krill oil intervention on clinical symptoms and cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized placebo-controlled double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 40118278
Randomized trial in MDD showed fish‑ and krill‑oil produced greater HDRS score improvements vs placebo.
- Effects of Omega-3 PUFAs on lipid profiles and antioxidant response in depressed adolescents: A metabolomic and lipidomic study
PubMed ID: 40158256
Adolescents: 2.7 g/day increased EPA/DHA, reduced lipid peroxidation and correlated with antidepressant and cognitive improvement.
- Dietary counseling plus omega-3 supplementation in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: results of a randomized wait-list controlled pilot trial (the 'EASe-GAD Trial')
PubMed ID: 39316026
Dietary counselling plus omega‑3 in GAD produced large anxiety symptom reductions; effect attribution to omega‑3 alone is limited but outcome is robust.
- Omega-3 Supplementation Reduces Schizotypal Personality in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 38300759
Omega‑3 supplementation in 11–12‑year‑olds reduced schizotypal scores (psychological traits), indicating behavioral/psychological effects.
- Omega-3 fatty acids reduce depressive symptoms only among the socially stressed: A corollary of the social signal transduction theory of depression
PubMed ID: 37261751
Randomized trial showed omega‑3 reduced depressive symptoms in people with high interpersonal hostility (subgroup effect).
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the prevention of relapse in patients with stable bipolar disorder: A 6-month pilot randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38039650
Small 6‑month RCT in bipolar patients found fewer depressive relapses and lower depression scores with omega‑3 (positive pilot evidence).
- Effect of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on sexual function of pregnant women: a double blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35854106
Prenatal omega‑3 supplementation reduced pregnancy‑related anxiety (and improved sexual‑function scores) in randomized trial of pregnant women.
- Feasibility of Investigational Procedures and Efficacy of a Personalized Omega-3 Dietary Intervention in Alleviating Pain and Psychoneurological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
PubMed ID: 35450801
High‑omega fish meals produced statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in depression and stress in breast cancer survivors.
- Moody kids years later: Long-term outcomes of youth from the Omega-3 and therapy (OATS) studies
PubMed ID: 33285389
Long‑term follow‑up associated ongoing omega‑3 use with lower depressive severity (observational continuation of RCT participants).
- Lipid Profile, Lipoprotein Subfractions, and Fluidity of Membranes in Children and Adolescents with Depressive Disorder: Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 33050072
RCT in depressed children: omega‑3 reduced depressive scores — direct evidence for mood improvement.
- An increase in plasma brain derived neurotrophic factor levels is related to n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid efficacy in first episode schizophrenia: secondary outcome analysis of the OFFER randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31098654
Concentrated fish‑oil raised plasma BDNF and BDNF increase correlated with reduced depressive symptoms in first‑episode schizophrenia patients — supportive for mood effects.
- A potential role for adjunctive omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for depression and anxiety symptoms in recent onset psychosis: Results from a 16 week randomized placebo-controlled trial for participants concurrently treated with risperidone
PubMed ID: 30241990
Adjunctive omega‑3 in recent‑onset psychosis improved overall symptoms and strongly improved depression/anxiety in a subgroup.
- Influence of adjuvant omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on depression, sleep, and emotion regulation among outpatients with major depressive disorders - Results from a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30317101
Adjunctive omega‑3 to sertraline RCT produced clear improvements in depressive symptoms and anxiety over 12 weeks.
- Omega-3 supplementation associated with improved parent-rated executive function in youth with mood disorders: secondary analyses of the omega 3 and therapy (OATS) trials
PubMed ID: 29063592
RCT evidence of improved executive functioning in youth with mood disorders after omega-3—supports mood-related cognitive symptoms.
- Psychoeducational Psychotherapy and Omega-3 Supplementation Improve Co-Occurring Behavioral Problems in Youth with Depression: Results from a Pilot RCT
PubMed ID: 27604240
In depressed children/adolescents omega‑3 (especially with psychoeducation) improved behavioral symptoms and attention — direct mood/behavior benefit.
- The effects of omega-3 and vitamin E co-supplementation on parameters of mental health and gene expression related to insulin and inflammation in subjects with polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 29306057
Omega-3 + vitamin E improved depression/anxiety scores and downregulated inflammatory genes in women with PCOS (clinical benefit, albeit combined supplement).
- A Mediterranean-style dietary intervention supplemented with fish oil improves diet quality and mental health in people with depression: A randomized controlled trial (HELFIMED)
PubMed ID: 29215971
Mediterranean diet plus fish oil improved depressive symptoms and mental‑health QoL versus control (randomized multi‑component trial).
- Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Depressive Symptoms in HIV-Positive Individuals: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27323793
Randomized trial: omega‑3 improved depressive symptoms in HIV+ patients vs placebo.
- Longer-term outcome in the prevention of psychotic disorders by the Vienna omega-3 study
PubMed ID: 26263244
RCT in at‑risk youth showed marked reduction in transition to psychosis and sustained symptom/function improvements — relevant to psychiatric/mood outcomes.
- Reduction in behavior problems with omega-3 supplementation in children aged 8-16 years: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, stratified, parallel-group trial
PubMed ID: 25146492
Large pediatric RCT showed sustained reductions in externalizing/internalizing behavior — supports mood/behavioral balance in children.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of young patients at risk for psychosis: when do they begin to be effective?
PubMed ID: 23778032
Omega-3 reduced psychiatric symptoms in ultra-high-risk youths for psychosis over 12 weeks.
- Evaluation of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: "a pilot trial"
PubMed ID: 23642943
Double-blind RCT in PMS showed substantial reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms with 2 g/day omega-3.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on depressive symptoms, anxiety and emotional state in patients with acute myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 23563024
1 g/day n‑3 reduced depressive and state anxiety symptoms shortly after MI.
- Long chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation in the treatment of elderly depression: effects on depressive symptoms, on phospholipids fatty acids profile and on health-related quality of life
PubMed ID: 21267525
RCT in depressed elderly women: fish oil improved depressive scores and QoL.
- Omega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation and anxiety in medical students: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21784145
Omega‑3 (~2.5 g/day) reduced anxiety scores (~20%) in medical students versus placebo.
- A double-blind, randomized controlled trial of ethyl-eicosapentaenoate for major depressive disorder
PubMed ID: 19709502
EPA (1 g/day) produced modest antidepressant effects and biologic n‑3 changes in MDD—direct mood signal.
- Comparison of therapeutic effects of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and fluoxetine, separately and in combination, in major depressive disorder
PubMed ID: 18247193
EPA matched fluoxetine and combination therapy had superior antidepressant effects in MDD trial.
- Depression in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study of omega-3 fatty-acid supplementation
PubMed ID: 18485485
Parkinson patients with major depression showed clinically meaningful MADRS reductions after fish oil (small pilot RCT).
- Omega-3 fatty acids for major depressive disorder during pregnancy: results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18370571
Pregnant women with major depression had significantly lower HAM‑D scores and higher response rates with omega‑3 (small RCT).
- Ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid in first-episode psychosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18162017
Ethyl‑EPA sped early antipsychotic response and reduced some side effects—suggests short‑term psychiatric symptom benefit, though not sustained at 12 weeks.
- Efficacy of ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid in bipolar depression: randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 16388069
Adjunctive EPA (1–2 g/day) improved depressive scores vs placebo in bipolar depression (randomized trial).
- omega-3 Fatty acid treatment of women with borderline personality disorder: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 12505817
Ethyl‑EPA reduced aggression and depressive symptoms in women with borderline personality disorder (small randomized trial).
- A dose-ranging study of the effects of ethyl-eicosapentaenoate in patients with ongoing depression despite apparently adequate treatment with standard drugs
PubMed ID: 12365878
Moderately sized RCT showed 1 g/day EPA significantly improved depression scores and response rates.
- Randomized, placebo-controlled study of ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid as supplemental treatment in schizophrenia
PubMed ID: 12202284
EPA added to antipsychotic therapy reduced symptom scores (mood/psychopathology) in small RCT.
- Omega 3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder: a preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 10232294
High‑dose omega‑3 significantly lengthened remission time in bipolar patients in a randomized double‑blind trial.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improves memory in first-diagnosed, drug-naïve patients with depression: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38244783
Adjunct fish-oil in first-episode depressed patients produced small cognitive gains; mood effects were limited but plausible.
- The N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation to prevent depression recurrence in patients with late-life depression: A 52-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39306009
Year-long EPA/DHA substantially lowered recurrence risk of late-life depression (HR ≈0.30) in an RCT—strong clinical mood signal.
- The Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as the Monotherapy for Depression: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
PubMed ID: 39519521
Pilot RCT of high‑dose fish oil monotherapy produced modest, time‑dependent reductions in clinician‑rated depression scores.
- Clinical response to EPA supplementation in patients with major depressive disorder is associated with higher plasma concentrations of pro-resolving lipid mediators
PubMed ID: 36635595
Responder signal in MDD: high‑dose EPA clinical improvement correlated with increases in pro‑resolving lipid mediators and reduced inflammation.
Liver support (60)
- Enteral High Fat-Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Blend Alters the Pathogen Composition of the Intestinal Microbiome in Premature Infants with an Enterostomy
PubMed ID: 27856001
Preterm infants receiving fish‑oil–containing enteral PUFA had less cholestasis (lower conjugated bilirubin) — direct liver‑related clinical benefit.
- [Application of a lipid emulsion for parenteral nutrition support in intensive care patients following gastrointestinal surgeries]
PubMed ID: 26403745
ICU fish-oil emulsion reduced inflammatory markers and shortened ICU stay with concurrent liver-test improvements reported in surgical ICU contexts.
- Long-Term Treatment with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids as a Monotherapy in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
PubMed ID: 26316434
One-year n-3 PUFA in obese adolescents improved HOMA-IR, ALT and ultrasound steatosis.
- Efficacy of poly-unsaturated fatty acid therapy on patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 26078579
Six-month PUFA therapy in NASH reduced liver enzymes, blood lipids and improved biopsy features.
- Omega-3 Fatty acids therapy in children with nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25771388
Omega-3s in children with NAFLD lowered AST and GGT and raised adiponectin despite missing the primary ALT endpoint.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in subjects with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
PubMed ID: 18054848
n‑3 PUFA + diet improved ALT, triglycerides, inflammation, insulin resistance and reduced fatty liver on ultrasound (randomized).
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from seal oils on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease associated with hyperlipidemia
PubMed ID: 19009658
Seal‑oil omega‑3 improved ALT, triglycerides and ultrasound fatty liver outcomes in a 24‑week RCT.
- Hepatocellular integrity after parenteral nutrition: comparison of a fish-oil-containing lipid emulsion with an olive-soybean oil-based lipid emulsion
PubMed ID: 19916246
Fish‑oil containing lipid emulsion produced smaller short‑term rises in AST/ALT and alpha‑GST postoperatively (small RCT).
- Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation decreases liver fat content in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 21233083
DHA (250–500 mg/day) in children with NAFLD reduced steatosis and improved insulin sensitivity/triglycerides (randomized).
- Docosahexaenoic acid for the treatment of fatty liver: randomised controlled trial in children
PubMed ID: 23220074
250–500 mg/day DHA reduced liver steatosis and improved lipids/ALT in children with NAFLD.
- Liver-protecting effects of omega-3 fish oil lipid emulsion in liver transplantation
PubMed ID: 23155344
Perioperative ω-3 in post-op nutrition improved liver tests after liver transplant.
- Four-week parenteral nutrition using a third generation lipid emulsion (SMOFlipid)--a double-blind, randomised, multicentre study in adults
PubMed ID: 22796064
SMOFlipid (includes fish oil) raised n-3 levels and modestly lowered ALT/AST/bilirubin in long-term PN patients.
- Effect of parenteral fish oil lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition supplementation combined with enteral nutrition support in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy
PubMed ID: 22699972
Parenteral fish oil with enteral nutrition after pancreatic surgery decreased liver enzymes and improved nutritional markers.
- Effects of ω-3 fish oil lipid emulsion combined with parenteral nutrition on patients undergoing liver transplantation
PubMed ID: 22421017
Ω-3–supplemented PN after transplant reduced ALT and improved prognostic nutrition indices.
- Fish Oil Supplements Lower Serum Lipids and Glucose in Correlation with a Reduction in Plasma Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 and Prostaglandin E2 in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26226139
4 g/day fish oil in adults with NAFLD improved ALT/GGT and other NAFLD biomarkers.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38680033
In neonates with hyperbilirubinemia, DHA reduced bilirubin and phototherapy need—relevant to neonatal liver/bilirubin handling.
- Hepatic de novo lipogenesis is suppressed and fat oxidation is increased by omega-3 fatty acids at the expense of glucose metabolism
PubMed ID: 32188593
4 g/d EPA+DHA markedly reduced hepatic DNL and increased fat oxidation—mechanistic liver benefit.
- Impact of Long-Term Supplementation with Fish Oil in Individuals with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Double Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33147705
NAFLD pilot RCT showed reduced liver stiffness and ALP with DHA‑rich fish‑oil.
- Evaluation of a High Concentrate Omega-3 for Correcting the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Nutritional Deficiency in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (CONDIN)
PubMed ID: 30127297
High‑concentrate EPA+DHA increased omega‑3 index, lowered triglycerides and produced a substantial placebo‑corrected liver‑fat reduction in high‑FLI subgroup.
- Effects of two different lipid emulsions on antioxidant status, lipid peroxidation and parenteral nutrition- related cholestasis in premature babies, a randomized-controlled study
PubMed ID: 30177465
Neonatal RCT: fish‑oil containing lipid emulsion eliminated parenteral nutrition–associated cholestasis in preterm infants (clear hepatic benefit).
- Macrophage Activation in Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Correlates with Hepatic Progenitor Cell Response via Wnt3a Pathway
PubMed ID: 27310371
DHA in children with NAFLD produced marked histological improvement (NAS) and favourable macrophage‑phenotype changes.
- Improvement in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease severity is associated with a reduction in carotid intima-media thickness progression
PubMed ID: 26748347
High‑dose n‑3 increased tissue DHA and was associated with decreased liver fat; relationship linked to less carotid thickening — suggests liver‑fat benefit.
- Effects of purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: results from the Welcome* study
PubMed ID: 25043514
High‑dose EPA+DHA produced modest liver‑fat reductions; erythrocyte DHA strongly associated with liver‑fat decline though fibrosis unchanged.
- Fish-oil fat emulsion supplementation reduces the risk of retinopathy in very low birth weight infants: a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 23963690
Parenteral lipid emulsions containing fish oil markedly reduced cholestasis in very‑low‑birth‑weight infants (strong, clinically important effect).
- Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (AMR101) therapy in patients with very high triglyceride levels (from the Multi-center, plAcebo-controlled, Randomized, double-blINd, 12-week study with an open-label Extension [MARINE] trial)
PubMed ID: 21683321
Highly purified EPA produced large triglyceride reductions — lowering TGs is mechanistically relevant to hepatic steatosis, though liver outcomes were not measured.
- Preoperative oral supplementation with long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids beneficially alters phospholipid fatty acid patterns in liver, gut mucosa, and tumor tissue
PubMed ID: 15961678
Preoperative supplementation markedly increased EPA/DHA content in liver tissue, demonstrating hepatic incorporation.
- ω-3 fatty acids as an adjuvant therapy ameliorates methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity in children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 26421385
RCT in children with ALL: fish oil reduced methotrexate‑related liver enzyme increases and preserved antioxidant markers—strong liver‑protection signal.
- Docosahexanoic Acid Plus Vitamin D Treatment Improves Features of NAFLD in Children with Serum Vitamin D Deficiency: Results from a Single Centre Trial
PubMed ID: 27977757
DHA + vitamin D in children with NAFLD improved liver histology, triglycerides, and HOMA‑IR—strong clinical improvement though co‑intervention confounds.
- Treating liver fat and serum triglyceride levels in NAFLD, effects of PNPLA3 and TM6SF2 genotypes: Results from the WELCOME trial
PubMed ID: 26272871
DHA+EPA trial in NAFLD showed genotype‑dependent DHA incorporation and liver‑fat outcomes (relevant to liver support).
- The I148M variant of PNPLA3 reduces the response to docosahexaenoic acid in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
PubMed ID: 24074360
DHA supplementation reduced hepatic steatosis in children with NAFLD (randomized trial).
- Aerobic Physical Activity and a Low Glycemic Diet Reduce the AA/EPA Ratio in Red Blood Cell Membranes of Patients with NAFLD
PubMed ID: 30217048
LGIMD + exercise reduced AA/EPA (inflammatory index) and improved CAP (liver fat) in NAFLD patients.
- Superiority of a fish oil-enriched emulsion to medium-chain triacylglycerols/long-chain triacylglycerols in gastrointestinal surgery patients: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22113064
Short‑term parenteral fish oil after GI surgery improved liver tests (total bilirubin) and lowered inflammatory markers.
- Comparison of the effects of different intravenous fat emulsions in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis
PubMed ID: 22205554
In critically ill sepsis patients parenteral fish‑oil was associated with less hepatic steatosis vs MCT/LCT on imaging.
- Randomized controlled trial of early enteral fat supplement and fish oil to promote intestinal adaptation in premature infants with an enterostomy
PubMed ID: 24630347
In premature infants, enteral fat plus fish oil reduced conjugated bilirubin and improved post-reconstruction growth.
- Effects of n-3 fish oil on metabolic and histological parameters in NASH: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25195547
One-year RCT in NASH lowered hepatic fat on imaging/biopsy morphometry though did not improve overall histology.
- Effect of omega-3 on hepatic regeneration in adult living donors undergoing hepatic resections for liver transplantation: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26518479
Randomized trial in living liver donors: perioperative IV ω‑3 increased liver regrowth and hepatic growth factor levels — strong human evidence for liver regenerative support.
- n-3 fatty acid-based parenteral nutrition improves postoperative recovery for cirrhotic patients with liver cancer: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27614675
In cirrhotic hepatectomy patients, n‑3 enriched PN substantially reduced overall and infectious complications and shortened hospital stay—direct liver‑surgery patient benefit.
- Changes in plasma chemokine C-C motif ligand 2 levels during treatment with eicosapentaenoic acid predict outcome in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer liver metastasis
PubMed ID: 27058904
Preoperative EPA reduced plasma CCL2 in patients with colorectal liver metastases and those with CCL2 reductions had longer disease‑free survival—relevant to liver surgical outcomes.
- Measurement of red blood cell eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels in a randomised trial of EPA in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases
PubMed ID: 27914515
RBC and tumour EPA incorporation in colorectal liver metastasis patients correlated with improved survival—direct liver tumour context.
- Beneficial effects of probiotic combination with omega-3 fatty acids in NAFLD: a randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 30221912
Probiotic + omega‑3 RCT in NAFLD+diabetes reduced fatty liver index, lipids and inflammatory cytokines over 8 weeks.
- Four Weeks of Preoperative Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Liver Volume: a Randomised Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30888593
Omega‑3 reduced total and left liver lobe volumes and visceral fat in obese women (direct hepatic/steatosis relevance).
- Intravenous lipid emulsions and liver function in adult chronic intestinal failure patients: Results after 5 y of home parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 33221116
5‑year HPN RCT: fish‑oil‑containing mixed ILE produced a small but significant bilirubin reduction — direct liver‑function signal.
- Combined effect of n-3 fatty acids and phytosterol esters on alleviating hepatic steatosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease subjects: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32054543
NAFLD RCT combining phytosterols + EPA/DHA decreased TGF‑β and improved lipids with a trend to reduced liver fat — supports hepatic benefit (combination product).
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Lipid Metabolism in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and NAFLD
PubMed ID: 35147302
12‑month RCT in NAFLD lowered GGT and produced clear EPA/DHA enrichment in plasma lipids, indicating liver‑related biochemical benefit.
- Marine Oil from C. finmarchicus Enhances Glucose Homeostasis and Liver Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetic Individuals
PubMed ID: 35057577
Calanus oil produced significant improvements in a hepatic insulin‑resistance index (HIRI) in obese prediabetics, indicating direct hepatic metabolic support.
- Effects of mixed oil emulsion on short-term clinical outcomes in premature infants: A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37138099
Multicenter RCT in very‑preterm infants: SMOF (contains fish oil) substantially reduced parenteral‑nutrition‑associated cholestasis and hypertriglyceridemia—strong neonatal liver benefit.
- Analysis of risk factors for parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis in preterm infants: a multicenter observational study
PubMed ID: 37210514
SMOF emulsion containing fish oil associated with lower PN‑associated cholestasis in preterm infants in multicenter data (clinically meaningful protective effect).
- Safety and Efficacy of a Composite Lipid Emulsion with Fish Oil in Hospitalized Neonates and Infants Requiring Prolonged Parenteral Nutrition - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39374788
Randomized double‑blind neonatal trial: fish‑oil‑containing lipid emulsion substantially lowered conjugated bilirubin and cholestasis markers versus soybean oil (strong liver‑protective evidence in PN infants).
- Gallstone Dissolution Effects of Combination Therapy with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Ursodeoxycholic Acid: A Randomized, Prospective, Preliminary Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38712398
Addition of n‑3 PUFA to UDCA increased gallstone/sludge treatment response vs UDCA alone, indicating benefit to biliary/liver‑related processes.
- Safety and efficacy of a lipid emulsion containing a mixture of soybean oil, medium-chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil: a randomised, double-blind clinical trial in premature infants requiring parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20531018
In preterm infants on parenteral nutrition, fish-oil emulsion significantly lowered GGT (a cholestasis/liver marker) and raised n‑3 levels—direct liver-support evidence.
- Parenteral fish-oil-based lipid emulsion improves fatty acid profiles and lipids in parenteral nutrition-dependent children
PubMed ID: 21775562
Switching to fish‑oil lipid in PN‑dependent children produced large, clinically meaningful reductions in bilirubin and improved hepatic tests.
- Omega-3 fatty acids improve liver and pancreas function in postoperative cancer patients
PubMed ID: 15239141
Randomized trial in major abdominal surgery: FO in TPN improved AST/ALT and bilirubin vs soybean oil.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26047766
Omega‑3 supplementation in biopsy‑proven NASH improved lipids and higher n‑3 levels associated with better liver histology.
- Elevated serum phosphatidylcholine (16:1/22:6) levels promoted by fish oil and vitamin D(3) are highly correlated with biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Chinese subjects
PubMed ID: 36279014
Metabolomics RCT: FO increased a PC species that correlated with lower ALT, TAG and inflammatory markers in NAFLD patients.
- Concentrated fish oil ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by regulating fibroblast growth factor 21-adiponectin axis
PubMed ID: 35594631
Three‑month RCT in NAFLD showed significant reductions in ALT and triglycerides and increased adiponectin.
- The effects of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) intervention on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35067753
Three-month RCT in NAFLD: fish oil (±vit D) lowered ALT and triglycerides and TNF-α.
- Efficacy of omega-3-rich Camelina sativa on the metabolic and clinical markers in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35421019
Camelina (omega-3) oil trial reduced ALT and improved lipids in NAFLD patients.
- Four-oil intravenous lipid emulsion effect on plasma fatty acid composition, inflammatory markers and clinical outcomes in acutely ill patients: A randomised control trial (Foil fact)
PubMed ID: 30638739
Critically ill patients on fish-oil lipids showed greater decreases in AST/ALT/bilirubin.
- Efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid-choline-vitamin E in paediatric NASH: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28511023
DHA supplement in pediatric NASH sharply reduced severe steatosis and improved ALT/glucose.
- Effectiveness of ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Based Lipid Emulsions for Treatment of Patients after Hepatectomy: A Prospective Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27322311
Post-hepatectomy fish-oil IV nutrition improved liver tests and reduced total complications.
Blood pressure (58)
- Fish oil amplifies the effect of propranolol in mild essential hypertension
PubMed ID: 2147175
36‑week trial: fish oil lowered blood pressure comparable to propranolol and enhanced antihypertensive effect when combined.
- Effects of a new fish oil concentrate on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia
PubMed ID: 7889894
Large hypertriglyceridemia RCT reported a diastolic BP decrease with concentrated fish oil.
- Differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on vascular reactivity of the forearm microcirculation in hyperlipidemic, overweight men
PubMed ID: 10982541
DHA improved endothelial function and attenuated vasoconstrictor responses—mechanistically supports BP control.
- Effects of a healthy Nordic diet on cardiovascular risk factors in hypercholesterolaemic subjects: a randomized controlled trial (NORDIET)
PubMed ID: 20964740
Healthy Nordic diet including fish modestly reduced systolic BP (~6.6 mmHg) in mild hypercholesterolemia patients (multicomponent diet).
- n-3 fatty acids of marine origin lower systolic blood pressure and triglycerides but raise LDL cholesterol compared with n-3 and n-6 fatty acids from plants
PubMed ID: 1971991
Randomized trial in men: marine n‑3 oils lowered systolic BP by ~5.1 mmHg (clinically meaningful).
- Dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil lowers blood pressure in dyslipidaemic patients
PubMed ID: 17268413
Randomized trial: 12 weeks of high‑ALA (flaxseed oil) significantly lowered systolic and diastolic BP in dyslipidaemic men — strong BP signal for plant n‑3 (indirect for fish oil).
- A dietary biomarker approach captures compliance and cardiometabolic effects of a healthy Nordic diet in individuals with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 25080537
In the Nordic diet trial, highly compliant participants had ~1.5–2× larger improvements in blood pressure, linked to higher marine/plant n‑3 biomarkers.
- Lowering Effects of n-3 Fatty Acid Supplements on Blood Pressure by Reducing Plasma Angiotensin II in Inner Mongolia Hypertensive Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30511840
Randomized double‑blind trial: 2 g/day EPA+DHA produced a clinically significant lowering of systolic BP and angiotensin II.
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-enriched hen eggs consumption enhances microvascular reactivity in young healthy individuals
PubMed ID: 29633621
Omega‑3 enriched eggs decreased blood pressure in healthy young adults—supportive small‑trial evidence.
- n-3 fatty acids reduce plasma 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease
PubMed ID: 26103129
In CKD patients, 4 g/day n‑3 significantly reduced 20‑HETE and F2‑isoprostanes and these reductions statistically predicted SBP/DBP falls—strong BP evidence.
- Neonatal fatty acid status and cardiometabolic health at 9years
PubMed ID: 27411172
Observational follow‑up: higher cord arachidonic acid was associated with modestly lower diastolic BP at age 9 (associative signal).
- The effects of [omega]3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 on blood pressure and heart rate in chronic kidney disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19705518
Randomized trial in CKD patients showed clear reductions in 24‑h systolic and diastolic BP and heart rate with omega‑3 — strong BP benefit.
- Addition of omega-3 fatty acid and coenzyme Q10 to statin therapy in patients with combined dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 28541926
Omega‑3 (with statin ±CoQ10) reduced systolic blood pressure in a pilot trial.
- Effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on blood pressure in hypertension. A population-based intervention trial from the Tromsø study
PubMed ID: 2137901
Well‑powered RCT: fish oil lowered systolic (~4–6 mmHg) and diastolic BP versus corn oil in mild hypertension.
- Effects of a fish oil supplement on blood pressure and serum lipids in patients treated for coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 1617510
In coronary disease patients fish oil markedly lowered triglycerides and lessened the rise in systolic BP vs control.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on glucose homeostasis and blood pressure in essential hypertension. A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 7486485
In hypertensive adults fish oil produced a modest (~3.8 mmHg) systolic BP reduction versus control.
- Improvement of serum lipids and blood pressure during intervention with n-3 fatty acids was not associated with changes in insulin levels in subjects with combined hyperlipidaemia
PubMed ID: 7891046
Omega-3 concentrate lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in combined hyperlipidaemia — clinically meaningful effect.
- Effect of medium-term supplementation with a moderate dose of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on blood pressure in mild hypertensive patients
PubMed ID: 9733153
EPA+DHA reduced ambulatory systolic/diastolic BP in mildly hypertensive men by ~5–6 mm Hg—strong clinical BP effect.
- Docosahexaenoic acid but not eicosapentaenoic acid lowers ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate in humans
PubMed ID: 10454450
Well-controlled RCT: DHA lowered 24‑h systolic/diastolic BP and heart rate—clear BP benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids improve blood pressure control and preserve renal function in hypertensive heart transplant recipients
PubMed ID: 11207085
Omega-3 prevented a rise in 24‑h systolic BP in hypertensive heart-transplant patients over one year (robust clinical effect).
- Effects of low-dose omega-3 fatty acid substitution in type-2 diabetes mellitus with special reference to oxidative stress--a prospective preliminary study
PubMed ID: 12421024
Type 2 diabetic trial reported associated improvements in blood pressure alongside oxidative stress and metabolic markers.
- Low-dose docosahexaenoic acid lowers diastolic blood pressure in middle-aged men and women
PubMed ID: 17374663
Low‑dose DHA (0.7 g/d) lowered diastolic BP by ~3.3 mm Hg in a crossover RCT—clinically meaningful reduction.
- Effects of fatty and lean fish intake on blood pressure in subjects with coronary heart disease using multiple medications
PubMed ID: 18665413
Small RCT: eating lean fish four times/week produced modest but significant systolic and diastolic BP reductions in CHD patients.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the cardiovascular risk profile of subjects with metabolic syndrome, including markers of inflammation and auto-immunity
PubMed ID: 19593941
One‑gram/day fish oil for 6 months reduced systolic BP among metabolic syndrome subjects, indicating clinically relevant BP improvements.
- Moderate consumption of fatty fish reduces diastolic blood pressure in overweight and obese European young adults during energy restriction
PubMed ID: 19487105
In an 8‑week energy‑restriction trial, fish oil modestly lowered DBP (≈2.5 mmHg vs cod), supporting a small BP‑lowering effect.
- Effects of fish oil supplementation on markers of the metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 20472253
Randomized trial in overweight adolescents showed statistically and clinically meaningful reductions in SBP and DBP vs control.
- Preliminary evidence that acute long-chain omega-3 supplementation reduces cardiovascular reactivity to mental stress: a randomized and placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21967854
Three‑week ω‑3 supplementation reduced mean arterial pressure reactivity to mental stress in healthy young adults — RCT evidence for BP reactivity lowering.
- The effects of supplemental fish oil on blood pressure and morning cortisol in normotensive adults: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 23104856
6-week FO lowered systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure in healthy normotensive adults — clinically meaningful pilot result.
- Fish oil-supplementation from 9 to 12 months of age affects infant attention in a free-play test and is related to change in blood pressure
PubMed ID: 24045099
In late infancy fish oil supplementation correlated with higher erythrocyte EPA and a reduction in systolic blood pressure (small randomized trial with correlation data).
- DHA-enriched high-oleic acid canola oil improves lipid profile and lowers predicted cardiovascular disease risk in the canola oil multicenter randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24829493
DHA‑rich oil lowered systolic blood pressure (~3.3% reduction) in adults with abdominal obesity in a randomized crossover trial.
- Interaction between a CSK gene variant and fish oil intake influences blood pressure in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 24401815
BP lowering with fish oil was observed in genotype noncarriers (significant genotype×treatment interaction).
- Consumption of Fish Oil Providing Amounts of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid That Can Be Obtained from the Diet Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults with Systolic Hypertension: A Retrospective Analysis
PubMed ID: 26817716
Low‑dose EPA+DHA lowered systolic BP by ~5 mmHg in subjects with isolated systolic hypertension—clinically meaningful subgroup effect.
- Effect of Prenatal Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation on Blood Pressure in Children With Overweight Condition or Obesity: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30794304
Prenatal DHA (600 mg/day) reduced systolic and diastolic BP by ~4–5 mmHg in offspring who became overweight, a clinically meaningful, randomized prenatal effect.
- Docosahexaenoic acid reduces resting blood pressure but increases muscle sympathetic outflow compared with eicosapentaenoic acid in healthy men and women
PubMed ID: 30735073
In healthy adults, 12 weeks of DHA (~3 g/day) produced modest reductions in resting systolic and diastolic BP (~3–3.4 mmHg) versus EPA.
- Omega-3 index and blood pressure responses to eating foods naturally enriched with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32963294
Omega‑3 enriched foods raised tissue EPA/DHA and lowered 24‑h ambulatory diastolic blood pressure by ≈3.1 mmHg and reduced heart rate — solid BP/HR evidence.
- Reduction of blood pressure and plasma triglycerides by omega-3 fatty acids in treated hypertensives
PubMed ID: 7852747
Double-blind crossover in treated hypertensives showed small but consistent BP reductions (~-3.1/-1.8 mmHg).
- Delayed omega-3 fatty acid supplements in renal transplantation. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 7871564
Late‑introduced fish oil in renal transplant patients produced a ~9–10 mmHg diastolic BP reduction vs placebo in the treated groups (significant).
- Effects of dietary fish and weight reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in overweight hypertensives
PubMed ID: 9774368
Dietary fish in overweight hypertensives produced clinically important 24‑h and awake BP reductions (−6/−3 mmHg alone; much larger when combined with weight loss).
- Effects of trans- and n-3 unsaturated fatty acids on cardiovascular risk markers in healthy males. An 8 weeks dietary intervention study
PubMed ID: 15220949
Dietary n‑3 intervention in healthy men lowered mean arterial BP modestly.
- Fish oil affects blood pressure and the plasma lipid profile in healthy Danish infants
PubMed ID: 16365065
Infant RCT: daily fish oil for 3 months produced a clinically significant systolic BP reduction (~6.3 mmHg).
- Trans, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vascular function-a yin yang situation?
PubMed ID: 16713391
Daily n-3 PUFA reduced mean arterial pressure in a randomized study of healthy men (moderate evidence).
- Effects of adding prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters to simvastatin (20 mg/day) on lipids and lipoprotein particles in men and women with mixed dyslipidemia
PubMed ID: 18678300
Add-on prescription omega-3 to simvastatin reduced systolic and diastolic BP modestly in crossover trial.
- Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects
PubMed ID: 19727884
Fish oil reduced systolic BP by ~5 mmHg (seal oil ~8 mmHg) in hypertriglyceridaemic adults.
- Nitric oxide enhancement and blood pressure decrease in patients with metabolic syndrome using soy protein or fish oil
PubMed ID: 20857058
In women with metabolic syndrome fish oil increased NO metabolites and produced a modest reduction in systolic blood pressure.
- A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 21839455
LFHCC + long-chain n-3 reduced metabolic-syndrome prevalence including reductions in hypertension prevalence in 12-week RCT.
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PubMed ID: 22313793
90‑day fish‑oil or soy increased adiponectin/NO and produced modest systolic/diastolic BP reductions in women with metabolic syndrome.
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PubMed ID: 23173831
Trial reported ~7 mmHg reduction in systolic BP after 5 weeks of 3 g/day fish‑oil in healthy older adults.
- Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and structure in older adults
PubMed ID: 23796946
LC‑n3 decreased diastolic BP in older adults (reported significant).
- Effects of an isocaloric healthy Nordic diet on ambulatory blood pressure in metabolic syndrome: a randomized SYSDIET sub-study
PubMed ID: 24129358
Healthy Nordic diet (including fish/rapeseed oil) lowered 24‑h diastolic BP and mean arterial pressure in metabolic syndrome.
- Hypocaloric diet associated with the consumption of jam enriched with microencapsulated fish oil decreases insulin resistance
PubMed ID: 24951991
Microencapsulated fish oil for 90 days in metabolic syndrome lowered systolic blood pressure versus placebo — direct BP benefit.
- Effects of omega-3 on metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 25394692
Postmenopausal MetS RCT: adding omega‑3 to diet significantly lowered systolic blood pressure — direct clinical evidence for BP benefit in that population.
- Blood pressure-lowering effects of long chain n-3 fatty acids from meals enriched with liquid fish oil and from microencapsulated powder
PubMed ID: 27457968
Randomized double‑blind trial in adults >50 showed ~7 mmHg systolic BP reduction with fish‑oil‑enriched meals/powder — clinically meaningful and significant.
- One month of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves lipid profiles, glucose levels and blood pressure in overweight schoolchildren with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 27658130
One‑month omega‑3 in overweight children reduced blood pressure (study small/short but showed BP improvement).
- Targeted medical nutrition for cachexia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28891198
Complex nutrition product including high‑dose ω‑3 reduced systolic BP by ~12.7 mmHg in cachectic COPD patients (clinically meaningful; multi‑ingredient).
- Effects of 12-week supplementation of marine Omega-3 PUFA-based formulation Omega3Q10 in older adults with prehypertension and/or elevated blood cholesterol
PubMed ID: 29282085
12‑week Omega3Q10 modestly lowered diastolic BP in older adults with elevated BP/cholesterol — direct BP effect (modest).
- Effects of a Japanese Cuisine-Based Antihypertensive Diet and Fish Oil on Blood Pressure and Its Variability in Participants with Untreated Normal High Blood Pressure or Stage I Hypertension: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 33298663
Small J‑DASH diet trial including fish reduced home morning SBP by ~5.7 mmHg in one diet arm — suggests dietary fish inclusion can lower BP, though not fish‑oil supplement specific.
- The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelial Dysfunction
PubMed ID: 39859026
Improvements in endothelial function and arterial stiffness are relevant to blood pressure regulation and vascular health (pilot RCT evidence).
- [Associations of blood pressure change with change in foods' intake among adults with mild to moderate hypertension]
PubMed ID: 38220455
Interventional dietary change including increased fish intake associated with modest SBP/DBP reductions in hypertensive adults.
Allergy relief (34)
- Prenatal Fish Oil Supplementation, Maternal COX1 Genotype, and Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 39196551
Prenatal fish‑oil changed eicosanoid markers and produced genotype‑dependent protection against childhood eczema in some maternal genotypes (evidence for allergy/atopy modulation).
- Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy lowers F2-isoprostanes in neonates at high risk of atopy
PubMed ID: 15129731
Maternal fish oil reduced neonatal oxidative stress in infants of atopic mothers—relevant to allergy risk.
- The impact of early nutrition on incidence of allergic manifestations and common respiratory illnesses in children
PubMed ID: 20227721
DHA/ARA formula led to large reductions in wheeze/asthma and any allergy through age 3—strong clinical allergy benefit in infants.
- High levels of omega-3 fatty acids in milk from omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented mothers are related to less immunoglobulin E-associated disease in infancy
PubMed ID: 26970335
Randomized maternal supplementation increased milk EPA/DHA and was linked to fewer IgE‑associated allergic conditions in infants (clinically meaningful reduction).
- Cow's milk-based beverage consumption in 1- to 4-year-olds and allergic manifestations: an RCT
PubMed ID: 26920136
Fortified cow's‑milk beverage containing DHA (plus prebiotics/β‑glucan) reduced allergic manifestations in 1–4‑year‑olds over 28 weeks—clinical allergy endpoint though multi‑ingredient.
- Dietary supplementation with very long-chain n-3 fatty acids in man decreases expression of the interleukin-2 receptor (CD25) on mitogen-stimulated lymphocytes from patients with inflammatory skin diseases
PubMed ID: 8050452
Study included atopic dermatitis and showed immunomodulation (reduced T‑cell activation) relevant to allergic skin disease.
- Decreased cord blood IL-4, IL-13, and CCR4 and increased TGF-beta levels after fish oil supplementation of pregnant women
PubMed ID: 17980419
Large maternal trial lowered cord TH2 markers and raised TGF-β, indicating potential reduced allergic risk in offspring.
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in atopic eczema: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18241260
High‑dose DHA improved eczema severity and reduced allergen‑driven IgE synthesis in PBMCs, providing direct allergy/atopy relief evidence.
- Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation may decrease the risk of infant allergy
PubMed ID: 19489765
Maternal EPA+DHA supplementation markedly reduced infant food allergy and IgE‑associated eczema, a strong preventive effect on allergic disease in offspring.
- High-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation of preterm infants: respiratory and allergy outcomes
PubMed ID: 21708809
Maternal high‑DHA intake reduced bronchopulmonary dysplasia in subgroups and lowered reported hay fever in infants—strong allergy/respiratory signal.
- Allergic disease in infants up to 2 years of age in relation to plasma omega-3 fatty acids and maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation
PubMed ID: 21332799
Maternal EPA+DHA reduced cumulative IgE‑associated allergic disease in infants through age 2 in an RCT — strong evidence for reducing infant allergic outcomes.
- Effect of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on infants' allergies in first year of life: randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22294737
Prenatal FO reduced atopic eczema and egg sensitisation in infants — direct allergy-related clinical benefits.
- Developmental programming for allergy: a secondary analysis of the Mothers, Omega-3, and Mental Health Study
PubMed ID: 23531329
Prenatal fish‑oil altered newborn Th2/Th1 chemokine ratios toward less Th2 dominance, which could reduce allergy risk.
- Randomized controlled trial of fish oil supplementation in pregnancy on childhood allergies
PubMed ID: 24111502
Large prenatal DHA RCT trended toward reduced IgE‑mediated allergic disease by age 3 (adjusted RR 0.78) but did not reach statistical significance—suggestive but not conclusive.
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and respiratory symptoms in children
PubMed ID: 24626819
Prenatal DHA (400 mg/d) reduced some infant respiratory symptoms (phlegm/nasal congestion) in babies of allergic mothers — clinically relevant allergy/airway benefit.
- Fish Oil-Derived Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Wheeze and Asthma in Offspring
PubMed ID: 28029926
Late‑pregnancy fish oil reduced offspring persistent wheeze/asthma and some lower respiratory infections—strong pediatric allergy/respiratory result.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid Effect on Prenatal Exposure to Arsenic and Atopic Dermatitis in Mexican Preschoolers
PubMed ID: 36074245
Prenatal DHA appeared to attenuate arsenic‑related increased risk of early atopic dermatitis—evidence of allergy risk modification
- Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy modifies neonatal allergen-specific immune responses and clinical outcomes in infants at high risk of atopy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 14657879
Prenatal fish-oil raised neonatal n‑3 and was associated with reduced odds of some atopic outcomes and milder eczema.
- Inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis by a novel dietary fatty acid formulation in patients with atopic asthma: a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, prospective trial
PubMed ID: 12852711
EPA+GLA emulsion significantly lowered leukotriene biosynthesis in atopic asthma — direct mediator relevant to allergic inflammation.
- Eighteen-month outcomes of house dust mite avoidance and dietary fatty acid modification in the Childhood Asthma Prevention Study (CAPS)
PubMed ID: 12532113
Dietary omega-3 (as part of broader diet program) reduced early wheeze prevalence in high-risk children at 18 months.
- Three-year outcomes of dietary fatty acid modification and house dust mite reduction in the Childhood Asthma Prevention Study
PubMed ID: 15480319
Early‑life omega‑3 reduced cough in atopic children and modestly reduced house‑dust‑mite sensitization.
- Effect of omega-3 fatty acid concentrations in plasma on symptoms of asthma at 18 months of age
PubMed ID: 15610365
Higher infant plasma omega‑3 associated with fewer wheeze symptoms and related outcomes in observational analysis.
- Fish oil intake compared with olive oil intake in late pregnancy and asthma in the offspring: 16 y of registry-based follow-up from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18614738
Late-pregnancy fish oil significantly reduced offspring asthma and allergic asthma rates through age 16—strong, long-term allergy-related benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and Zn supplementation in asthmatic children: a randomized self-controlled study
PubMed ID: 19154523
Children with moderate asthma had improved control, lung function and airway inflammation with omega‑3 (study used additional nutrients but reported clinical asthma benefit).
- The impact of a medical food containing gammalinolenic and eicosapentaenoic acids on asthma management and the quality of life of adult asthma patients
PubMed ID: 18194593
GLA+EPA medical food improved asthma quality-of-life and reduced rescue medication use, with leukotriene effects.
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PubMed ID: 23211647
Multi‑component supplement including fish oil improved lung function and reduced asthma medication use in children (clinical allergic airway benefit; components confounded).
- The impact of pre- and postnatal exposures on allergy related diseases in childhood: a controlled multicentre intervention study in primary health care
PubMed ID: 23394141
Community intervention that increased fish intake associated with lower doctor‑diagnosed asthma at age 2 (reduced early respiratory allergy incidence).
- Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy and allergic respiratory disease in the adult offspring
PubMed ID: 27246522
Large randomized maternal fish‑oil supplementation in pregnancy was associated with a substantial reduction in offspring asthma medication prescriptions over 24 years (clinically meaningful).
- Childhood fish oil supplementation modifies associations between traffic related air pollution and allergic sensitisation
PubMed ID: 29587831
Birth‑to‑5y RCT showed fish oil attenuated the link between traffic pollution and house‑dust‑mite sensitisation and IL‑5 responses.
- Efficacy of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with fatty fish in ameliorating inflammation in paediatric asthma: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30378203
Mediterranean diet plus 2 fish meals/week reduced airway inflammation (FeNO) in children with mild asthma (allergic airway marker).
- Fish Oil and Vitamin D Supplementations in Pregnancy Protect Against Childhood Croup
PubMed ID: 36184023
Large randomized prenatal trial: maternal fish‑oil (2.4 g/day) reduced doctor‑diagnosed croup in offspring through age 3 (clinically relevant respiratory/allergy endpoint).
- Furan fatty acid metabolite in newborns predicts risk of asthma
PubMed ID: 36254396
Birth‑cohort metabolomics: newborn CMPF (maternal fish/fish‑oil biomarker) associated with lower childhood asthma risk across cohorts.
- Fish oil blunts lung function decrements induced by acute exposure to ozone in young healthy adults: A randomized trial
PubMed ID: 35850080
Fish‑oil substantially blunted ozone‑induced drops in FEV1 and FEV1/FVC in a controlled pulmonary challenge, indicating protection of airway function to an inhaled irritant/allergen model.
- Atopic and non-atopic effects of fish oil supplementation during pregnancy
PubMed ID: 37696621
Prenatal n‑3 LCPUFA markedly reduced non‑atopic childhood asthma (≈73%) and reduced some infections; effect on atopic/allergic outcomes was more limited and genotype‑dependent.
Memory (48)
- Docosahexaenoic acid-concentrated fish oil supplementation in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI): a 12-month randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22932777
12 months concentrated DHA fish oil improved several memory measures in older adults with MCI (small RCT).
- DHA supplementation improved both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23515006
Six‑month DHA (1.16 g/day) improved reaction times on episodic memory tasks and episodic memory performance in women (RCT).
- Effects of krill oil containing n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in phospholipid form on human brain function: a randomized controlled trial in healthy elderly volunteers
PubMed ID: 24098072
Krill/sardine oil increased cortical activation and krill shortened P300 latency (faster information processing) in elderly men—physiologic support for cognitive/ memory processing.
- Clinical significance of neuropsychological improvement after supplementation with omega-3 in 8-12 years old malnourished Mexican children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo and treatment clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24508294
In malnourished 8–12‑year‑olds, omega‑3 improved multiple cognitive domains (processing speed, attention, executive function) relevant to memory and cognition.
- Correlation between changes in blood fatty acid composition and visual sustained attention performance in children with inattention: effect of dietary n-3 fatty acids containing phospholipids
PubMed ID: 18469236
In children with attention problems, EPA/DHA improved sustained attention scores; some relevance to memory/cognitive function though study focused on attention.
- Beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid on cognition in age-related cognitive decline
PubMed ID: 20434961
900 mg DHA daily for 24 weeks produced modest but significant improvements on learning and memory tests in older adults.
- Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Memory Functions in Healthy Older Adults
PubMed ID: 26890759
26‑week DHA/EPA improved object‑location memory in healthy older adults.
- Effects of n-3 fatty acids, EPA v. DHA, on depressive symptoms, quality of life, memory and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21929835
DHA supplementation modestly improved verbal fluency in older adults with MCI in an RCT—evidence for a cognitive/memory-related benefit.
- Docosahexaenoic acid for reading, cognition and behavior in children aged 7-9 years: a randomized, controlled trial (the DOLAB Study)
PubMed ID: 22970149
DHA supplementation produced small reading gains and working memory improvements in the poorest readers, supporting memory/cognitive effects.
- Phosphatidylserine containing omega-3 Fatty acids may improve memory abilities in nondemented elderly individuals with memory complaints: results from an open-label extension study
PubMed ID: 24577097
PS‑DHA trial (15 wk) reported improved attention and memory measures or maintenance of cognition in older adults.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Status Enhances the Prevention of Cognitive Decline by B Vitamins in Mild Cognitive Impairment
PubMed ID: 26757190
Higher baseline omega‑3 status potentiated B‑vitamin effects to slow memory decline in older adults with MCI.
- Cognitive findings of an exploratory trial of docosahexaenoic acid and lutein supplementation in older women
PubMed ID: 18510807
Small RCT in older women: DHA and lutein improved verbal fluency and combined DHA+lutein improved some memory metrics over 4 months — direct memory benefit evidence.
- The LipiDiDiet trial: what does it add to the current evidence for Fortasyn Connect in early Alzheimer's disease?
PubMed ID: 31616139
Fortasyn Connect did not change primary cognitive composite but slowed clinical decline and hippocampal atrophy (secondary memory/structural signal).
- Supplementation of medium-chain triglycerides combined with docosahexaenoic acid improves cognitive function in Chinese older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40044083
DHA (alone or with MCT) improved cognitive scores in MCI over 12 months—supports memory/cognitive benefit in this population.
- Effects of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Combination with Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Episodic Memory in Healthy Older Adults
PubMed ID: 37447152
Pooled randomized trials showed LCPUFA plus lutein/zeaxanthin improved episodic memory in older adults with baseline cognitive decline.
- Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and brain maturation in preterm infants; a double blind RCT
PubMed ID: 38061271
Improved white‑matter microstructure in preterm infants supports neural substrates for memory and cognition.
- Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Homocysteine at Birth and Fatty Acid Desaturase Gene Cluster Polymorphisms are Associated with Children's Processing Speed up to Age 9 Years
PubMed ID: 33396458
Maternal AA/DHA balance predicted better processing speed in children to age 9 — cognitive outcome relevant to memory/processing.
- Effect of APOE Genotype on Plasma Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, and Hippocampal Volume in the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study-Sponsored DHA Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32116250
DHA supplementation raised plasma DHA/EPA with genotype‑dependent hippocampal volume preservation in mild Alzheimer's — supports memory‑related brain structure.
- Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in the first year of life affects brain function, structure, and metabolism at age nine years
PubMed ID: 30311214
Infant LCPUFA supplementation produced long‑term functional/biochemical brain differences (attention/inhibition networks) relevant to memory processes.
- Reduced inattention and hyperactivity and improved cognition after marine oil extract (PCSO-524®) supplementation in children and adolescents with clinical and subclinical symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27921139
Marine lipid RCT improved some objective memory/working memory measures in children despite no overall parent‑rated ADHD improvement.
- Low Doses of Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Affect Cognitive Function in Elderly Japanese Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 25891115
Improved P300 latency suggests faster cognitive processing—a surrogate that may relate to memory improvement.
- Cognitive function in 18-month-old term infants of the DIAMOND study: a randomized, controlled clinical trial with multiple dietary levels of docosahexaenoic acid
PubMed ID: 21295417
Term‑infant DHA supplementation produced modest improvements in mental development (MDI) at 18 months.
- A randomised control trial in schoolchildren showed improvement in cognitive function after consuming a bread spread, containing fish flour from a marine source
PubMed ID: 19201180
Schoolchild RCT showed substantial improvements in verbal memory and related cognitive tests after increasing EPA/DHA.
- Three randomized controlled trials of early long-chain polyunsaturated Fatty Acid supplementation on means-end problem solving in 9-month-olds
PubMed ID: 19765006
Infant formula trials improved problem‑solving/intention scores—relevant to early memory/cognitive function.
- Improved cognitive development among preterm infants attributable to early supplementation of human milk with docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid
PubMed ID: 18519483
Very preterm infants receiving DHA+ARA showed improved recognition memory (ERP evidence) and cognitive subscore at 6 months.
- A randomized controlled trial of early dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental development in term infants
PubMed ID: 10755457
DHA formula produced a substantial MDI gain at 18 months—suggests improved cognitive outcomes relevant to memory.
- A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial of omega-3 fatty acids and alpha lipoic acid in Alzheimer's disease
PubMed ID: 24077434
Small pilot in mild‑moderate AD found ω‑3+LA slowed cognitive decline and reduced functional loss—relevant to memory preservation.
- Effects of a food supplement containing phosphatidylserine on cognitive function in Chinese older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39317299
12‑month RCT with ALA/PS raised serum n‑3 and improved short‑term memory measures in people with MCI.
- Perilla seed oil in combination with nobiletin-rich ponkan powder enhances cognitive function in healthy elderly Japanese individuals: a possible supplement for brain health in the elderly
PubMed ID: 35171190
12‑month trial increased RBC ω‑3 and BDNF with modest cognitive index improvement—supports memory/cognition benefit potential.
- Effects of Omega-3 PUFAs on lipid profiles and antioxidant response in depressed adolescents: A metabolomic and lipidomic study
PubMed ID: 40158256
Adolescent trial reported cognitive improvement correlated with EPA enrichment (memory/cognition signals).
- Twelve Weeks of Additional Fish Intake Improves the Cognition of Cognitively Intact, Resource-Limited Elderly People: A Randomized Control Trial
PubMed ID: 35166302
Fish intake improved overall cognition and visual‑construction domain in older adults; benefit for specific memory domains was modest but plausible.
- Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 32304881
Omega‑3 improved delayed memory in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome, concurrent with ↑BDNF and ↓CRP (strong cognitive signal).
- Plasma Fatty Acid Profiles in Relation to Cognition and Gender in Alzheimer's Disease Patients During Oral Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation: The OmegAD Study
PubMed ID: 26402079
In AD patients greater plasma ω‑3 rises during supplementation were associated with slower cognitive decline on ADAS‑cog — relevant to memory/cognitive preservation.
- Omega-3 supplementation and loneliness-related memory problems: secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25264972
2.5 g/d omega-3 prevented loneliness-related declines in immediate and long-delay verbal episodic memory with plasma biomarker correlation — direct memory benefit.
- Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and structure in older adults
PubMed ID: 23796946
Executive function improved and structural brain benefits observed in older adults—supports cognitive/memory domains.
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PubMed ID: 23173831
Working memory measures improved modestly after 5 weeks of 3 g/day fish-oil in healthy older adults.
- Phosphatidylserine containing omega-3 fatty acids may improve memory abilities in non-demented elderly with memory complaints: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20523044
Phosphatidylserine+DHA product produced modest improvement in immediate verbal memory in older adults with complaints.
- Reduction in cerebral atrophy associated with ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid treatment in patients with Huntington's disease
PubMed ID: 18831882
Reduced regional brain atrophy in Huntington's disease may translate to cognitive preservation (indirect evidence).
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids monotherapy in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: a preliminary randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 18573585
In AD/MCI trial, omega‑3 improved cognition in the MCI subgroup and overall clinical impression (small trial).
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improves memory in first-diagnosed, drug-naïve patients with depression: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38244783
Fish-oil adjunct produced small but statistically significant improvements in immediate memory in drug-naïve depressed patients.
- Cognitive Benefits of Folic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid, and a Combination of Both Nutrients in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Possible Alterations through Mitochondrial Function and DNA Damage
PubMed ID: 38952108
DHA (with/without folic acid) improved global cognitive score in MCI—supports memory/brain benefits.
- The Effects of a 6-Month High Dose Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Functional Capacity in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
PubMed ID: 31991898
High‑dose omega‑3/omega‑6 + antioxidants improved global cognition and several domains in MCI — benefit for memory and related cognition.
- Effect of folic acid combined with docosahexaenoic acid intervention on mild cognitive impairment in elderly: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32856190
DHA (with folic acid) improved full‑scale IQ and specific cognitive subtests in older adults with mild cognitive problems — supports memory/cognition gains.
- Fatty fish intake and cognitive function: FINS-KIDS, a randomized controlled trial in preschool children
PubMed ID: 29530020
Preschool feeding trial: no main IQ benefit, but in children who actually ate more fish there were modest cognitive/fine‑motor improvements (suggestive memory/learning benefit in compliant subgroup).
- DHA supplementation improves cognitive function via enhancing Aβ-mediated autophagy in Chinese elderly with mild cognitive impairment: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29142143
DHA for 2 years in older adults with MCI improved specific memory/working memory tests—strong clinical evidence for memory benefit.
- 24-month intervention with a specific multinutrient in people with prodromal Alzheimer's disease (LipiDiDiet): a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29097166
Nutrient drink RCT slowed hippocampal atrophy and improved clinical function (secondary outcomes) though primary NTB cognition was not significant.
- The n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation Improved the Cognitive Function in the Chinese Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28075381
In MCI elders, omega‑3 improved global cognition and subdomains including perceptual speed/working memory over 6 months.
- Effects of DHA Supplementation on Hippocampal Volume and Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 12-Month Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27716665
High‑dose DHA in MCI improved cognitive measures and preserved hippocampal volume—supports memory benefit.
Vitality (49)
- Effectiveness of a Novel Food Composed of Leucine, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei PS23 for the Treatment of Sarcopenia in Elderly Subjects: A 2-Month Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36364828
Leucine+omega‑3+probiotic improved physical performance and handgrip in sarcopenic older adults, consistent with increased vitality/functional energy.
- Sex differences in the effect of fish-oil supplementation on the adaptive response to resistance exercise training in older people: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27852617
Older women on resistance training gained substantially more strength and muscle quality with ω‑3 supplementation, supporting improved functional vitality.
- Fish Oil Supplementation Enhances Pulmonary Strength and Endurance in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 27340931
4 g/day fish oil in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy improved respiratory muscle strength and 6‑minute walk distance, indicating enhanced functional capacity/energy.
- Targeted medical nutrition for cachexia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28891198
Complex nutrition drink (high ω‑3 + protein/vitamin D) improved exercise fatigue and some lipids/BP in cachectic COPD patients → energy/exercise benefit (multi‑ingredient product).
- Lower limb explosive strength capacity in elderly women: effects of resistance training and healthy diet
PubMed ID: 28473614
Higher n‑3 diet amplified resistance training increases in explosive leg strength and some lean mass — improved physical function/energy.
- Effects of a 6-Month Multifaceted Diet and Exercise Intervention on Cognition in Older Adults at Risk of Cognitive Decline: The PONDER Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 35871338
Combined exercise + ω‑3/protein/vitamin D increased lean mass in older adults, supporting physical vitality.
- Efficacy of ω-3 supplementation on nutritional status, skeletal muscle, and chemoradiotherapy toxicity in cervical cancer patients: A randomized, triple-blind, clinical trial conducted in a middle-income country
PubMed ID: 31445316
In GI cancer patients ω‑3 preserved nutritional status and reduced chemo toxicity, improving performance status (vitality indicator).
- Impact of Varying Dosages of Fish Oil on Recovery and Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise
PubMed ID: 32727162
High‑dose fish oil preserved jump power and reduced soreness after exercise — meaningful effect on physical performance/energy recovery.
- The efficacy and safety of peripheral intravenous parenteral nutrition vs 10% glucose in preterm infants born 30 to 33 weeks' gestation: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32799841
Peripheral PN including fish‑oil improved short‑term infant weight and length gain — tangible vitality/growth signal in neonates.
- The beneficial effects of intradialytic parenteral nutrition in hemodialysis patients with protein energy wasting: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35296793
IDPN containing fish‑oil lipids increased serum albumin, energy/protein intake and body weight in malnourished dialysis patients (clear vitality/nutrition gains).
- Randomised Controlled Trial of Fish Oil Supplementation on Responsiveness to Resistance Exercise Training in Sarcopenic Older Women
PubMed ID: 35889801
In sarcopenic older women, fish‑oil + resistance training significantly increased muscle strength, 6‑min walk distance and muscle quality vs placebo.
- The Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation Combined with Strength Training on Neuro-Biomarkers, Inflammatory and Antioxidant Responses, and the Lipid Profile in Physically Healthy Adults
PubMed ID: 40647193
Omega‑3 plus resistance training increased strength/performance and improved lipids/inflammation over 8 weeks.
- Feasibility of Investigational Procedures and Efficacy of a Personalized Omega-3 Dietary Intervention in Alleviating Pain and Psychoneurological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
PubMed ID: 35450801
High‑omega fish meals reduced fatigue and improved multiple patient‑reported vitality measures in breast cancer survivors.
- Effects of EN combined with PN enriched with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on immune related indicators and early rehabilitation of patients with gastric cancer: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35500316
Reduced postoperative complications and improved immune markers can translate to better recovery/vitality.
- A multicomponent intervention consisting of exercise, proteins and omega-3 supplementation to improve sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults: Lessons learned from a 5-armed randomized controlled feasibility trial
PubMed ID: 41632571
In sarcopenic older adults, ω‑3 added to exercise/protein yielded exploratory improvements in physical performance/strength.
- Synbiotic Supplementation with Probiotics and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Enhances Upper-Body Muscle Strength in Elite Swimmers: Evidence for Gut-Muscle Axis Modulation During Race-Pace Training
PubMed ID: 41010484
Synbiotic (probiotic+ω‑3) plus training improved high‑velocity upper‑body power and neuromuscular metrics (elite swimmers).
- Synergistic Effects of Probiotic and Omega-3 Supplementation with Ultra-Short Race Pace Training on Sprint Swimming Performance
PubMed ID: 40732922
Probiotic+ω‑3 with race‑pace training produced small but meaningful sprint performance gains in competitive swimmers.
- Randomized phase III clinical trial of five different arms of treatment in 332 patients with cancer cachexia
PubMed ID: 20156909
Multi‑agent cancer‑cachexia trial including EPA reduced fatigue and improved lean mass/REE — clinically meaningful increase in patient energy/vitality (confounded).
- Randomised phase III clinical trial of 5 different arms of treatment on 332 patients with cancer cachexia
PubMed ID: 20496538
Same Phase III cachexia trial reported increased appetite and body mass with EPA‑containing regimen — supports improved vitality/recovery (multi‑component).
- A Five-Ingredient Nutritional Supplement and Home-Based Resistance Exercise Improve Lean Mass and Strength in Free-Living Elderly
PubMed ID: 32785021
Multi‑ingredient supplement including fish oil plus resistance exercise produced meaningful gains in lean mass and lower‑body strength—translates to improved vitality.
- Oral nutritional supplements containing (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids affect the nutritional status of patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer during multimodality treatment
PubMed ID: 20739445
Supplement with EPA+DHA increased energy/protein intake and reduced REE in cancer patients — may translate into improved energy and vitality during treatment.
- Oral nutritional supplements containing n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids affect quality of life and functional status in lung cancer patients during multimodality treatment: an RCT
PubMed ID: 22234041
Fish-oil-containing oral supplements improved quality-of-life, physical function and activity in NSCLC patients during treatment.
- A disease-specific enteral nutrition formula improves nutritional status and functional performance in patients with head and neck and esophageal cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy: results of a randomized, controlled, multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 23765693
Enteral EPA+DHA improved subjective nutritional and functional scores and tended to spare body cell mass in cancer patients.
- 21 days of mammalian omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves aspects of neuromuscular function and performance in male athletes compared to olive oil placebo
PubMed ID: 26085822
Seal oil for 21 days increased EMG activation and reduced sprint fatigue—meaningful acute performance/energy effect in trained athletes.
- The effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on physical function, exercise, and joint replacement in patients with coronary artery disease: A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29752179
In CAD patients, EPA+DHA preserved physical function and increased weekly exercise minutes (supports maintained activity/functional vitality).
- A Randomized Trial of the Effects of Dietary n3-PUFAs on Skeletal Muscle Function and Acute Exercise Response in Healthy Older Adults
PubMed ID: 36079794
Six months high‑dose EPA+DHA modestly increased muscle strength in healthy older adults (functional vitality outcome).
- Dietary supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid rich fish oil increases circulating levels of testosterone in overweight and obese men
PubMed ID: 33221700
DHA‑enriched fish oil raised total testosterone in overweight men and correlated with improved insulin markers—biological signals relevant to energy/vitality.
- Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation Improves Mood in Elderly Japanese Men
PubMed ID: 28626140
Older men given DHA/EPA/ARA reported a modest increase in vigor (energy subscale) after 4 weeks.
- Fatigue reduction diet in breast cancer survivors: a pilot randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27913933
Dietary fatty‑fish intervention in breast cancer survivors substantially reduced fatigue (BFI) and improved sleep—clinically meaningful energy/vitality improvement though multi‑food.
- The impact of supplemental n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and dietary antioxidants on physical performance in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 23299384
1.2 g/day fish oil for 6 months improved walking speed in older postmenopausal women—functional energy/mobility benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids improve liver and pancreas function in postoperative cancer patients
PubMed ID: 15239141
FO‑supplemented TPN helped maintain weight postoperatively—suggests improved recovery/energy status.
- Adjunctive dietary intervention for bipolar disorder: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, modified double-blinded trial of a high n-3 plus low n-6 diet
PubMed ID: 34218509
H3‑L6 diet reduced within‑person variability in energy and mood—suggests improved day‑to‑day vitality.
- Double-blind, randomized, multicenter phase 2 study of SC411 in children with sickle cell disease (SCOT trial)
PubMed ID: 30097463
Sickle cell DHA improved hemoglobin and showed signals of fewer pain crises, which can markedly improve energy/vitality in patients.
- Re-esterified DHA improves ventilatory threshold 2 in competitive amateur cyclists
PubMed ID: 33087145
High‑DHA fish oil improved submaximal cycling power and VO2 in trained cyclists — clear short‑term ergogenic/energy effect.
- Effects of fish oil-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid on body composition, muscle strength and physical performance in older people: a secondary analysis of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36571774
In older adults, increased muscle mass, strength and performance indicate robust gains in physical vitality
- Pilot study on the effect of supplementation with long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on body composition in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 37549598
DHA/EPA partially prevented lean mass loss in children with ALL and supported growth—relevant to energy/functional status.
- Validation of Nutritional Approaches to Modulate Cardiovascular and Diabetic Risk Factors in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia or Prediabetes-The MoKaRi II Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 38732508
Dietary programs including fish oil improved metabolic markers and body weight—changes that can translate to increased energy/vitality.
- Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids slow sleep impairment progression by regulating central circadian rhythms in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 40347940
Improved sleep and lower cortisol in T2D could boost daytime energy and vitality.
- Myokine Circulating Levels in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight or Obesity: Effects of Resistance Training and/or DHA-Rich n-3 PUFA Supplementation
PubMed ID: 40806137
Resistance training improved muscle quality and DHA‑rich n‑3 improved lipid markers—supports functional vitality in postmenopausal women.
- Effects of a low-dose fish oil concentrate on angina, exercise tolerance time, serum triglycerides, and platelet function
PubMed ID: 7985829
Improved exercise tolerance and fewer angina attacks in CAD patients suggests better functional capacity/energy.
- Randomized clinical trial of intravenous soybean oil alone versus soybean oil plus fish oil emulsion after gastrointestinal cancer surgery
PubMed ID: 20473991
Shorter hospital stays and fewer complications after GI surgery imply faster recovery and improved vitality with fish-oil nutrition.
- Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on left ventricular function and functional capacity in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
PubMed ID: 21215550
n‑3 increased peak VO2 and exercise duration in dilated cardiomyopathy — objective improvement in functional capacity/energy.
- [Efficacy evaluation of an oral powder supplement enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid in cancer patients]
PubMed ID: 22411387
EPA-enriched supplement improved prealbumin (nutritional marker) in cancer patients, suggesting improved nutritional status/energy.
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PubMed ID: 22340541
Lower infection rates and shorter stays after colorectal surgery indicate improved recovery/clinical vitality.
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PubMed ID: 22218156
Older women gained greater muscle strength and functional performance when fish oil was combined with strength training—supports improved physical vitality.
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PubMed ID: 23017308
In children with leukemia, fish oil improved appetite and increased energy intake and MUAMC, indicating improved nutrition/energy status.
- Randomized controlled trial of early enteral fat supplement and fish oil to promote intestinal adaptation in premature infants with an enterostomy
PubMed ID: 24630347
In preterm infants fish oil improved enteral feeding and post-repair weight gain—practical vitality/growth benefit.
- Effects of an oral nutritional supplement containing eicosapentaenoic acid on nutritional and clinical outcomes in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer: randomised trial
PubMed ID: 24746976
EPA-enriched supplement increased energy/protein intake and preserved lean mass in advanced lung cancer, improving symptoms and vitality.
- Fish oil-derived n-3 PUFA therapy increases muscle mass and function in healthy older adults
PubMed ID: 25994567
Six months of n-3 PUFA increased thigh muscle volume and strength in older adults—directly supports improved physical function/ vitality.
Joint comfort (34)
- Effects of high-dose fish oil on rheumatoid arthritis after stopping nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Clinical and immune correlates
PubMed ID: 7639807
High-dose fish oil produced meaningful reductions in tender joints and morning stiffness in RA patients.
- [The use of n-3 fatty acids in chronic juvenile arthritis]
PubMed ID: 9064671
Lower CRP and reported symptomatic improvement in juvenile chronic arthritis suggest potential benefit for joint inflammation/comfort.
- Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 11036827
Randomized RA trial showed modest overall clinical improvement with fish oil supplementation.
- Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 15723739
Randomized trial in RA showed reduced pain, improved stiffness and function with fish oil.
- Fish oil supplementation decreases serum soluble receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand/osteoprotegerin ratio in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 20034487
Adjunct fish oil in RA lowered TNF-α and improved osteoprotegerin/sRANKL ratio—relevant to joint inflammation and bone turnover.
- Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis
PubMed ID: 20043801
Randomized trial in dogs with osteoarthritis showed modest but significant improvement in limb weight bearing and lameness with fish‑oil.
- A multicenter study of the effect of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis
PubMed ID: 20187817
Multisite randomized dog trial showed dogs fed fish‑oil diet reduced analgesic (NSAID) dose faster, implying pain/joint benefits.
- A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of the effect of a combination of lemon verbena extract and fish oil omega-3 fatty acid on joint management
PubMed ID: 22087615
Pilot RCT of a combined lemon verbena + fish oil supplement reported large reductions in joint pain and improved function, but attribution to fish oil alone is uncertain.
- The effects of fish oil capsules and vitamin B1 tablets on duration and severity of dysmenorrhea in students of high school in Urmia-Iran
PubMed ID: 25363189
Large RCT showed omega-3 reduced dysmenorrhea pain intensity/duration—analgesic/anti‑inflammatory relevance to pain.
- Immunomodulation by lipid emulsions in pulmonary inflammation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25962383
Strong anti-inflammatory effects in lungs after LPS imply systemic anti-inflammatory potential relevant to joint symptoms.
- The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving DMARDs Therapy: Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 26925896
In early RA, omega‑3 added to DMARDs produced large, clinically meaningful improvements in joint counts, stiffness, ESR and reduced analgesic use.
- Beneficial effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation and analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28303758
3 g/day n‑3 PUFA reduced analgesic use and altered leukotrienes in psoriatic arthritis → clinically relevant joint symptom benefit.
- Omega-3 fatty acid use for obese breast cancer patients with aromatase inhibitor-related arthralgia (SWOG S0927)
PubMed ID: 30159789
Randomized trial showed clear, clinically meaningful reductions in joint pain and interference in obese AI‑treated breast cancer patients.
- l-Serine and EPA Relieve Chronic Low-Back and Knee Pain in Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32520991
Randomized l‑serine+EPA trial showed clinically meaningful reductions in chronic low‑back and knee pain — strong signal though product combined.
- Incorporation of n-3 PUFA and γ-linolenic acid in blood lipids and red blood cell lipids together with their influence on disease activity in patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis--a randomized controlled human intervention trial
PubMed ID: 21816071
3 g/day n‑3 LC‑PUFA produced significant reductions in arthritis disease activity and pain.
- Docosahexaenoic acid in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized cross-over study with microalgae vs. sunflower oil
PubMed ID: 28302406
Randomized crossover RA trial showed reduced tender/swollen joint counts and shifts to pro-resolving lipid mediators.
- Effects of docosahexanoic acid supplementation on inflammatory and subcutaneous adipose tissue gene expression in HIV-infected patients on combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). A sub-study of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 29471285
DHA reduced systemic and adipose inflammation markers in treated HIV patients — plausible relevance to joint inflammation.
- Krill oil improved osteoarthritic knee pain in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: a 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35880828
Krill oil increased omega‑3 index and produced modest, significant improvements in knee pain/function (WOMAC).
- Efficacy of Boswellia serrata Extract and/or an Omega-3-Based Product for Improving Pain and Function in People Older Than 40 Years with Persistent Knee Pain: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 37686880
Randomized trial in adults with knee pain: omega‑3 product (AvailOm) reduced pain and improved function over 8 weeks.
- High-dose Omega-3 Alters Serum Magnesium and Calcium Levels and Affects Fibromyalgia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Control Study
PubMed ID: 39377412
High-dose omega-3 RCT in fibromyalgia produced clinically meaningful pain reductions (relevant to musculoskeletal comfort).
- Cod liver oil (n-3 fatty acids) as an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sparing agent in rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 18362100
Cod liver oil allowed many RA patients to reduce NSAID use by >30% versus placebo (NSAID-sparing effect).
- The effects of dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized, double blind trial
PubMed ID: 1459173
Randomized trial in RA showed significant reductions in morning stiffness and joint tenderness.
- Dietary fish oil and olive oil supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical and immunologic effects
PubMed ID: 2363736
Dose-dependent reductions in swollen/tender joints and inflammatory mediators in RA — strong direct evidence for joint symptom benefit.
- Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and naproxen treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 1464864
Randomized trial showed improved morning stiffness and global assessments when omega-3 was given with naproxen.
- Clinical Benefits of n-3 PUFA and ɤ-Linolenic Acid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
PubMed ID: 28346333
Randomized trial in RA: fish oil increased EPA and produced clinically meaningful reductions in DAS28, pain and tender joints.
- Effects of fish oil supplementation on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug requirement in patients with mild rheumatoid arthritis--a double-blind placebo controlled study
PubMed ID: 8220938
12-month RCT in mild RA showed markedly reduced NSAID requirement without clinical worsening—strong clinical benefit for joint comfort.
- Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the management of dysmenorrhea in adolescents
PubMed ID: 8623866
Large reduction in menstrual pain/symptom score — shows analgesic/anti‑inflammatory effect that may relate to comfort.
- Effect of glucosamine sulfate with or without omega-3 fatty acids in patients with osteoarthritis
PubMed ID: 19756416
Large RCT showed a modest increase in very large pain‑reduction responders when omega‑3 was added to glucosamine in OA patients.
- Dose-titration effects of fish oil in osteoarthritic dogs
PubMed ID: 20707845
Dose‑dependent improvement in osteoarthritis signs in dogs (species difference lowers applicability).
- The effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on physical function, exercise, and joint replacement in patients with coronary artery disease: A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29752179
In CAD patients high‑dose EPA+DHA preserved physical function and was associated with markedly fewer knee/hip replacements (hard clinical endpoint).
- Effect of six months of fish oil supplementation in stable rheumatoid arthritis. A double-blind, controlled study
PubMed ID: 1529284
RA trial: high‑dose fish oil reduced NSAID consumption and had modest physician‑noted activity improvement.
- Decreased interleukin-1 beta levels in plasma from rheumatoid arthritis patients after dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
PubMed ID: 1458789
Randomized RA trial reported decreased IL‑1β and significant improvement in Ritchie's joint index.
- [Fish oils and rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized and double-blind study]
PubMed ID: 8066866
12-week supplementation gave small but significant improvements in RA symptoms and CRP.
- Long-term effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in active rheumatoid arthritis. A 12-month, double-blind, controlled study
PubMed ID: 8003055
One-year omega‑3 (2.6 g/day) improved patient/physician RA assessments and allowed medication reduction — clinically relevant joint benefit.
Skin health (31)
- The effect of fish oil rich in cetoleic acid on the omega-3 index and skin quality
PubMed ID: 38788345
Cetoleic-rich fish oil reduced skin erythema and increased omega-3 index in pilot RCTs—direct skin inflammation benefit.
- Anti-Wrinkle and Skin Moisture Efficacy of 7-MEGA(TM): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Comparative Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38257104
Oral pollock oil (omega‑7) improved wrinkles, skin moisture and elasticity in middle‑aged women (relevant to skin health; not classical fish‑oil EPA/DHA but marine oil benefit).
- Krill oil supplementation improves transepidermal water loss, hydration and elasticity of the skin in healthy adults: Results from two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding pilot studies
PubMed ID: 39169540
Two small RCTs of krill oil showed dose‑dependent reductions in TEWL and improvements in hydration and elasticity—direct skin benefit.
- Pruritus-reducing effects of omega-3 fatty acids in hemodialysis patients: A cross-over randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35112475
Omega‑3 supplementation reduced pruritus scores in hemodialysis patients in a randomized, double‑blind crossover trial.
- The effects of omega-3 on the sleep quality of patients with uremic pruritus undergoing hemodialysis: a randomized crossover study
PubMed ID: 32427120
In hemodialysis patients with pruritus, omega‑3 addition reduced itching and improved sleep—relevant to skin symptom relief.
- A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study to Investigate the efficacy of Herring Roe Oil for treatment of Psoriasis
PubMed ID: 32378724
Herring‑roe oil RCT produced a small but significant PASI reduction in psoriasis — direct skin disease benefit.
- Protective effects of dietary fish-oil supplementation on skin inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers induced by fine particulate air pollution: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32333793
Randomized trial showed substantial reductions in skin inflammatory and oxidative responses to PM2.5 with daily fish oil for 4 months — strong, direct skin benefit.
- Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Against Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29324423
Omega‑3 reduced oral mucositis severity and pain — direct mucosal/skin‑like tissue benefit.
- Randomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responses
PubMed ID: 23364005
EPA‑rich supplementation reduced UV‑induced suppression of skin immune responses, indicating protective skin effects.
- Energy-restricted, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-rich diet improves the clinical response to immuno-modulating drugs in obese patients with plaque-type psoriasis: a randomized control clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24120032
Obese psoriasis patients on n‑3‑rich diet had large, clinically meaningful PASI improvements over 6 months.
- Effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and gamma-linolenic acid on acne vulgaris: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24553997
10‑week EPA+DHA supplementation significantly reduced inflammatory and non‑inflammatory acne lesions and tissue IL‑8.
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PubMed ID: 22617142
Observational validation showed reported EPA/DHA intake correlated with dermal EPA levels, supporting skin bioavailability of dietary n‑3s.
- Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markers
PubMed ID: 12771037
Purified EPA increased erythemal (sunburn) threshold and reduced UV‑induced p53 and PBL DNA damage — clear photoprotective/skin-benefit evidence.
- Combination therapy with low-dose etretinate and eicosapentaenoic acid for psoriasis vulgaris
PubMed ID: 9863281
EPA added to etretinate produced faster and greater psoriasis improvement versus etretinate alone.
- The Effects of α-Linolenic Acid Intake on Skin and Blood Vessel Health and Subjective Fatigue in Middle-Aged Japanese Females: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Comparative Trial
PubMed ID: 40754213
Dose‑dependent ALA supplementation modestly increased serum ALA and showed a trend to improved skin hydration.
- Omega-3 fatty acid-based lipid infusion in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 9555791
IV omega‑3 infusion improved psoriasis area and severity index significantly versus omega‑6 control.
- Impact of EPA ingestion on COX- and LOX-mediated eicosanoid synthesis in skin with and without a pro-inflammatory UVR challenge--report of a randomised controlled study in humans
PubMed ID: 24311515
Oral EPA (≈5 g/day) markedly altered dermal fatty acids and reduced PGE2, shifting skin eicosanoids toward EPA‑derived (anti‑inflammatory) species.
- High levels of omega-3 fatty acids in milk from omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented mothers are related to less immunoglobulin E-associated disease in infancy
PubMed ID: 26970335
Maternal omega‑3 increased breast milk EPA/DHA and was associated with fewer IgE‑related allergic conditions in infants (eczema/allergic skin relevance).
- Enteral nutrition with supplemental arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients after operation: immunologic, metabolic, and clinical outcome
PubMed ID: 1377838
Postoperative fish‑oil containing formula reduced infections and shortened hospital stay; supports improved wound/skin outcomes in surgical patients.
- Effect of early postoperative enteral immunonutrition on wound healing in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer
PubMed ID: 15681102
Perioperative immunonutrition with omega‑3 increased collagen deposition and markedly reduced wound‑healing complications—strong skin/wound benefit.
- Wrinkle reduction in post-menopausal women consuming a novel oral supplement: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized study
PubMed ID: 23927381
Post‑menopausal women taking a multi‑ingredient oral supplement that included fish oil had ~10% less wrinkle depth and increased skin collagen — clinically relevant improvement but multi‑component.
- Evaluating the effect of omega-3-rich fish skin in the treatment of chronic, nonresponsive diabetic foot ulcers: penultimate analysis of a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35797557
Omega‑3–rich acellular fish‑skin grafts markedly increased chronic diabetic foot ulcer closure rates vs standard care (large clinical effect on skin healing).
- Effect of a collagen-enriched beverage with or without omega-3 fatty acids on wound healing, metabolic biomarkers, and adipokines in patients with major burns
PubMed ID: 36724726
In burn patients collagen+ω‑3 accelerated wound closure and improved Vancouver scar scores—direct skin/wound benefit.
- A diet enriched in eicosapentanoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the prevention of new pressure ulcer formation in critically ill patients with acute lung injury: A randomized, prospective, controlled study
PubMed ID: 17933438
Enteral EPA/GLA/antioxidant formula reduced new pressure‑ulcer formation in critically ill patients (skin integrity benefit in a complex formula).
- Dietary supplementation with very long-chain n-3 fatty acids in man decreases expression of the interleukin-2 receptor (CD25) on mitogen-stimulated lymphocytes from patients with inflammatory skin diseases
PubMed ID: 8050452
High‑dose FO improved biochemical immune markers in psoriasis/atopic dermatitis patients and raised EPA/DHA in blood.
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in atopic eczema: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18241260
High‑dose DHA reduced SCORAD scores (eczema severity) and suppressed allergen‑driven IgE synthesis, providing direct clinical skin benefit in atopic eczema.
- Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation may decrease the risk of infant allergy
PubMed ID: 19489765
Maternal EPA+DHA decreased infant IgE‑associated eczema incidence and food allergy in high‑risk infants — strong preventive skin/allergy effect in offspring.
- Effect of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on infants' allergies in first year of life: randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22294737
Prenatal fish oil reduced atopic eczema incidence in infants — clear skin-health clinical benefit.
- EPA + DHA supplementation reduces PMN activation in microenvironment of chronic venous leg ulcers: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study
PubMed ID: 28758717
Reduced neutrophil activation and proteases in venous leg ulcers and trends to faster wound area reduction support skin/wound benefit.
- Supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid reduces high levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in aging adults: A randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 29735019
Study in older adults with chronic wounds showed marked anti‑inflammatory cytokine reductions that could plausibly support skin/wound healing (indirect evidence).
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Clinical Outcome of Atopic Dermatitis in Children
PubMed ID: 39275147
Randomized pediatric trial (fish oil + GLA + vitamin D) produced clinically meaningful reductions in eczema severity and steroid use.
Sleep quality (12)
- Fatty acids and sleep in UK children: subjective and pilot objective sleep results from the DOLAB study--a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24605819
DHA 600 mg/day in schoolchildren increased objective sleep by ~58 min (actigraphy) and higher DHA associated with fewer sleep problems.
- Fatigue reduction diet in breast cancer survivors: a pilot randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27913933
Three‑month fatty‑fish–rich diet in breast cancer survivors reduced fatigue and improved PSQI sleep scores, with increased serum EPA (multi‑food intervention).
- Maternal consumption of a DHA-containing functional food benefits infant sleep patterning: an early neurodevelopmental measure
PubMed ID: 22269042
Maternal DHA reduced newborn arousals and improved early sleep-state organization — direct sleep-related benefit for infants.
- Fish consumption, sleep, daily functioning, and heart rate variability
PubMed ID: 24812543
Eating fatty fish several times weekly improved some sleep measures (sleep latency/disturbance) in an RCT dietary intervention.
- Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Supplementation on Sleep Quality in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36235788
Randomized double‑blind trial: DHA+EPA improved objective sleep efficiency and altered dreaming reports — direct, high‑quality evidence.
- Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Clinical Outcome of Atopic Dermatitis in Children
PubMed ID: 39275147
Pediatric combination product improved sleep/quality of life in children with eczema (product included fish oil + GLA + vitD).
- Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids slow sleep impairment progression by regulating central circadian rhythms in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 40347940
Long-term fish-oil in type 2 diabetes improved PSQI sleep scores, lowered cortisol, and changed clock-gene expression—robust sleep-related RCT evidence.
- Effect of low doses of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on sleep-time heart rate variability: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23896537
Large RCT observed increases in sleep‑time long‑term HRV indices (autonomic modulation during sleep) with n‑3 supplementation.
- Influence of adjuvant omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on depression, sleep, and emotion regulation among outpatients with major depressive disorders - Results from a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30317101
Adjunctive omega‑3 improved sleep disturbances alongside mood improvements in the sertraline trial.
- The effects of omega-3 on the sleep quality of patients with uremic pruritus undergoing hemodialysis: a randomized crossover study
PubMed ID: 32427120
Randomized crossover in dialysis patients with pruritus showed improved sleep quality with added omega‑3 (PSQI changes reported).
- Feasibility of Investigational Procedures and Efficacy of a Personalized Omega-3 Dietary Intervention in Alleviating Pain and Psychoneurological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
PubMed ID: 35450801
Personalized fish‑based interventions significantly improved sleep problems in breast cancer survivors in a randomized feasibility trial.
- The effects of Omega-3 supplementation on stress, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and everyday memory in individuals with psychological distress: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41461240
750 mg/day EPA+DHA over 3 months improved self‑reported sleep quality in psychologically distressed adults.
Bone health (6)
- Effects of mixed oil emulsion on short-term clinical outcomes in premature infants: A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37138099
SMOF containing fish oil reduced markers of metabolic bone disease and high ALP in very‑preterm infants, indicating protective effects on neonatal bone health.
- Effect of fish oil supplementation in pregnancy on bone, lean, and fat mass at six years: randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30181143
Maternal fish‑oil resulted in a small but statistically significant increase in offspring bone mineral content at age 6.
- Impact of Omega-3 and Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Turnover Markers in Children with Leukemia: Follow-Up During and After Supplementation
PubMed ID: 40806109
In children with ALL, ω‑3 plus vitamin D/Ca increased 25(OH)D, lowered PTH and reduced bone resorption marker (direct bone-protective effect).
- Calcium, gamma-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation in senile osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 9932142
Older women receiving EPA+GLA+calcium maintained/increased BMD vs placebo+calcium (pilot; combined intervention).
- Milk protein-based formulas containing different oils affect fatty acids balance in term infants: A randomized blinded crossover clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28410612
NoPALM infant formula increased calcium absorption and retention versus palm‑olein formula — direct implication for bone mineral retention.
- High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation reduces bone resorption in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitors: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 24274259
High‑dose EPA+DHA for 3 months associated with reduced bone resorption in AI‑treated breast cancer survivors (small pilot trial).
Hair & Nails (1)
- Effect of a nutritional supplement on hair loss in women
PubMed ID: 25573272
Six-month omega‑3/6 plus antioxidants improved hair density and reduced shedding in women—direct hair benefit.
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