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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

19 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Dose per serving from products

4,566 products in our catalogue print how much Omega-3 Fatty Acids a serving holds.

Most common: 500 mcg to 1 mg, 18% of 4,566 products.

Dose per servingProducts
500 mcg or less
11
500 mcg to 1 mg
842
1 mg to 2.5 mg
128
2.5 mg to 5 mg
392
5 mg to 10 mg
13
10 mg to 25 mg
49
25 mg to 50 mg
162
50 mg to 100 mg
331
100 mg to 250 mg
788
250 mg to 500 mg
579
500 mg to 1 g
701
1 g to 2.5 g
503
over 2.5 g
67

Dose per serving from research

1,392 study groups in 1,023 studies say how much Omega-3 Fatty Acids participants took a day.

These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.

Most common: 1 g to 2.5 g, 36% of 1,392 study groups.

Daily doseStudy groups
100 mg or less
22
100 mg to 250 mg
52
250 mg to 500 mg
85
500 mg to 1 g
272
1 g to 2.5 g
495
2.5 g to 5 g
408
over 5 g
58

See every study group

Commonly used together

516 of 1,405 study groups took Omega-3 Fatty Acids with something else. Shown: what 3 or more different studies gave. The 10 most common of 44.

What was given together, not what works together.

Taken withStudy groups
Docosahexaenoic Acid
244
Fish Oil
124
Vitamin E
57
Vitamin D
37
Vitamin C
17
EPA
15
Lutein
13
Phytosterols
12
Selenium
12
Vitamin A
12

Benefit Evidence

Triglycerides ↓; heart events

Plaque/BP/vascular function

929,783 people

↓Triglycerides 30%

↑Vasodilation 5-15%

870,399 people

Bigger babies, longer gestation

Affects preterm risk

Mostly no direct support

75,868 people

Lower IL-6/WBC

Liver injury markers

-53 U/L ALT

32,434 people

Brain chemistry +memory

−15 pp vasospasm

Brain volumes +cognition

31,374 people

Inflammation↓, EPA↑

Complications↓, infections↓

65,664 people

AMD risk ↓

Dry eye/vision ↑

94,032 people

Anxiety/hostility ↓, 31% norepi

Depression/mood ↓, improved scores

14,675 people

Waist/fat ↓

Visceral fat -53%

Weight loss +7.8kg

8,211 people

Liver enzymes/fat ↓

Cholestasis/bilirubin ↓

6,034 people

SBP/DBP↓

TG↓ +5-15 mmHg

BP↓, TG↓

5,141 people

Attention + memory

Alertness + processing speed

8,164 people
Memory
Strong

Memory + small gains

Memory preserved 24w

Memory +5.4 pts

7,338 people

Recovery: less damage/inflammation

+23pp ROM,+52% O3i

Faster muscle rebuilding

3,825 people

Less pain, stiffness

Lower inflammation markers

3,503 people

Hydration↑, TEWL↓

Eczema/psoriasis↓, itch↓

PUFA↑, inflammation↓

2,638 people

Sleep efficiency/time +58m

Fewer wakings/arousals

PSQI -1.7

1,696 people
Bone health
Moderate

Bone breakdown↓; inflammation↓

BMD↑; resorption↓

Calcium absorption↑

293 people

Less hair shedding

Hair density up

165 people

Research sources

Heart health (423)
  1. 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-3 carboxylic acids significantly lowered TGs (~26%), a beneficial cardiometabolic effect.

  2. Benefits of Icosapent Ethyl Across the Range of Kidney Function in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease or Diabetes: REDUCE-IT RENAL

    PubMed ID: 34706555

    REDUCE‑IT: 4 g/day icosapent ethyl produced ~25% RRR in major CV events—high‑quality, direct evidence for heart protection (EPA prescription).

  3. Effect of icosapent ethyl on progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with elevated triglycerides on statin therapy: a prospective, placebo-controlled randomized trial (EVAPORATE): interim results

    PubMed ID: 32609331

    Imaging RCT: IPE slowed total and non‑calcified coronary plaque progression—mechanistic support for heart benefits seen in outcome trials.

  4. Treatment of Chinese Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia with a Pharmaceutical-Grade Preparation of Highly Purified Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters: Main Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 34552329

    Pharmaceutical omega-3 ethyl esters dose-dependently and robustly lowered triglycerides and improved non-HDL cholesterol—direct heart-risk factor improvement.

  5. Icosapent Ethyl Reduces Ischemic Events in Patients With a History of Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: REDUCE-IT CABG

    PubMed ID: 34710343

    Icosapent ethyl (4 g/day EPA) in post-CABG patients produced substantial reductions in ischemic events—strong, high-quality cardiovascular outcome evidence.

  6. ω-3 fatty acid alleviates virus-induced myocardial injury by regulating TLR4 and TLR3 expression

    PubMed ID: 34298398

    In virus-related myocardial injury, omega-3 lowered inflammatory markers and improved cardiac measures (direct heart-support signals).

  7. Blood pressure lowering in elderly subjects: a double-blind crossover study of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 1989427

    High‑dose fish oil lowered BP and triglycerides in hypertensive elderly — clinically relevant heart‑risk factor improvements.

  8. Comparative Reductions in Investigator-Reported and Adjudicated Ischemic Events in REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 34620410

    Repeat entry (same rationale): strong large outcome benefit for CV events with EPA (included because primary heart‑health evidence).

  9. Omega and heart rate variability in overweight and obese schoolchildren

    PubMed ID: 39972155

    In children, omega‑3 improved HRV and lipids (TG down, HDL up) — supportive of favorable early heart‑health markers.

  10. 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

    STRENGTH trial subanalysis: ω‑3 carboxylic acid reduced major CV events in Asians — subgroup heart‑health signal (exploratory).

  11. The impact of Omega-3 supplementation on arrhythmia reduction in acute coronary syndrome patients: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 39788951

    Short ACS RCT reduced AF/PACs/PVCs over 5 days — acute arrhythmia benefit with potential cardiac event relevance.

  12. 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-derived ML effect‑score analysis identifies who benefits from omega‑3 for CHD risk reduction — supports targeted heart benefit.

  13. 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: large RCT showing high‑dose EPA (icosapent ethyl) added to statin therapy substantially reduced coronary events — strongest direct heart‑health evidence.

  14. 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 apoA‑I exchange and apoA‑I functional activity, a plausible mechanism supporting cardiovascular benefit.

  15. 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

    Acute MI RCT: omega‑3 produced greater hs‑CRP reduction vs placebo, indicating reduced post‑MI inflammation which is cardioprotective.

  16. 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 supplementation showed no ITT benefit but responders who raised omega‑3 index had fewer long‑term events — suggestive clinical benefit in responders.

  17. The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelial Dysfunction

    PubMed ID: 39859026

    Improved endothelial measures and reduced ApoB in metabolic‑syndrome patients indicate cardiometabolic benefit relevant to heart health.

  18. Lipoprotein(a) Blood Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction With Icosapent Ethyl

    PubMed ID: 38530686

    Large randomized outcomes trial/substudy: high‑purity EPA (icosapent ethyl) reduced major adverse cardiovascular events across Lp(a) levels — strong heart‑protection evidence.

  19. 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

    Large VITAL reanalysis using win‑ratio found reduced coronary events (MI/CHD) in low‑fish consumers randomized to 1 g/day omega‑3.

  20. 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

    Genotype‑targeted RCT showed LDL and TG improvements with omega‑3 in PPARG carriers, supportive of heart‑risk lowering in responders.

  21. Potential effects of icosapent ethyl on cardiovascular outcomes in cigarette smokers: REDUCE-IT smoking

    PubMed ID: 35953437

    REDUCE‑IT subgroup analysis of purified EPA showed meaningful reductions in major cardiovascular events in current/former smokers.

  22. 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

    Children with T1D showed improved lipids, albuminuria and carotid intima thickness after omega‑3, indicating cardiometabolic and vascular benefit.

  23. 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 RCT of high‑dose purified EPA robustly lowered triglycerides and atherogenic lipids—strong surrogate evidence for heart benefit.

  24. 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

    Long‑term EPA formulation reduced triglycerides dose‑dependently over 52 weeks with good tolerability—cardiometabolic lipid benefit.

  25. Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality With Icosapent Ethyl in Patients With Prior Myocardial Infarction

    PubMed ID: 35483753

    REDUCE‑IT prior‑MI subgroup: significant reductions in ischemic events, MI and CV death—strong heart‑protection evidence for IPE.

  26. 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 prior‑PCI subgroup: large, statistically robust reductions in primary ischemic events and revascularization with high‑dose EPA.

  27. Impact of Icosapent Ethyl on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Heart Failure in REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 35377160

    REDUCE‑IT HF subgroup: substantial TG and hs‑CRP reductions and trend to fewer events—supportive biomarker and modest clinical signals.

  28. Diabetes Mellitus, Race, and Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Incidence of Heart Failure Hospitalization

    PubMed ID: 35361440

    VITAL ancillary found substantial reductions in first and recurrent heart-failure hospitalizations among participants with diabetes—strong outcome signal in that subgroup.

  29. 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

    Large phase 3 RCT showed dose-related triglyceride lowering with EPA formulation—clinically meaningful lipid benefit for cardiovascular risk.

  30. [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

    Small randomized study in ischemic HFrEF showed lower heart rate, fewer ventricular extrasystoles, and modest LVEF increase—direct cardiac benefit.

  31. Long Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Vascular Stiffness in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33396567

    Small RCT in AAA patients: LC‑n‑3 reduced PWV (arterial stiffness) and resting heart rate—direct heart/vascular benefit.

  32. Reduction in Revascularization With Icosapent Ethyl: Insights From REDUCE-IT Revascularization Analyses

    PubMed ID: 33148016

    REDUCE‑IT (icosapent ethyl 4 g/day on statin) showed robust, statistically significant reductions in first and total coronary revascularizations (PCI/CABG).

  33. Vitamin D, Marine n-3 Fatty Acids, and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Current Evidence

    PubMed ID: 31895658

    VITAL large primary‑prevention trial found a 28% reduction in total myocardial infarction with 1 g/day marine ω‑3 despite a null primary composite.

  34. 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 trial of ω‑3 free fatty acids produced dose‑dependent, clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions — a key cardiometabolic risk factor.

  35. 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 ω‑3 improved left ventricular remodeling and reduced myocardial fibrosis and hsCRP in a subgroup post‑MI, indicating cardioprotective remodeling.

  36. 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 lowered triglycerides and hsCRP in high‑risk CKD patients on statins, supporting CV risk modification.

  37. 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

    4 g/day ω‑3 ethyl esters improved LDL particle size and lowered atherogenic lipids/apolipoproteins—beneficial atherogenic profile changes.

  38. 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/d) in statin‑treated high‑risk patients lowered triglycerides and hsCRP over 12 weeks—favourable intermediate markers of CV risk.

  39. Effects of Icosapent Ethyl on Total Ischemic Events: From REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 30898607

    Major randomized trial (REDUCE‑IT) with 4 g/day icosapent ethyl substantially reduced ischemic cardiovascular events—robust heart‑protection data.

  40. REDUCE-IT USA: Results From the 3146 Patients Randomized in the United States

    PubMed ID: 31707829

    Large randomized outcomes subgroup: 4 g/day EPA (icosapent ethyl) markedly reduced heart attacks, strokes, revascularizations and death—strong heart‑benefit evidence.

  41. Benefits of Fasting Abbreviation with Carbohydrates and Omega-3 Infusion During CABG: a Double-Blind Controlled Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 30916121

    Perioperative ω‑3 reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and vasoactive drug needs—direct cardiac rhythm benefit in surgical setting.

  42. Long-term vitamin D and high-dose n-3 fatty acids' supplementation improve markers of cardiometabolic risk in type 2 diabetic patients with CHD

    PubMed ID: 31309919

    High‑dose n‑3 + vitamin D improved carotid IMT and multiple lipids in T2DM+CHD — direct atherosclerotic/heart support evidence.

  43. 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 (with/without plant sterols) improved fasting glucose/insulin resistance and triglycerides in pre‑diabetes — relevant cardiometabolic risk reduction.

  44. Supplementation with saury oil, a fish oil high in omega-11 monounsaturated fatty acids, improves plasma lipids in healthy subjects

    PubMed ID: 31784345

    Saury oil (rich in omega‑3) reduced triglycerides and increased HDL without raising LDL — favorable heart risk profile.

  45. 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

    Fish oil reduced rescue thrombectomy/thrombolysis procedures in AV fistula patients — important vascular/heart‑related outcome.

  46. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on fibrosis, endothelial function and myocardial performance, in ischemic heart failure patients

    PubMed ID: 29752009

    Short crossover RCT in ischemic HF improved LVEF, GLS, endothelial function and reduced ST2/hsCRP—coherent cardiac improvements.

  47. Lipid Effects of Icosapent Ethyl in Women with Diabetes Mellitus and Persistent High Triglycerides on Statin Treatment: ANCHOR Trial Subanalysis

    PubMed ID: 29583081

    Icosapent ethyl (4 g/day) in diabetic patients on statins robustly and substantially lowered triglycerides and improved atherogenic lipids (RCT subgroup).

  48. 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

    2 g/day EPA in T2D lowered methionine/cysteine and improved atherogenic index (AIP), indicating cardiometabolic benefit.

  49. Effects of marine n-3 fatty acid supplementation in renal transplantation: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30125457

    Marine ω‑3 lowered triglycerides and hs‑CRP and improved endothelial function (secondary endpoints) in transplant recipients.

  50. Statin dose reduction with complementary diet therapy: A pilot study of personalized medicine

    PubMed ID: 29503145

    Combined nutraceutical (incl. fish oil) reduced LDL and hs‑CRP—favorable cardiometabolic changes (not solely attributable to ω‑3).

  51. 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

    Dietary spread (plant sterols + EPA/DHA) lowered TG and LDL in dyslipidemia—favorable cardiac risk marker changes.

  52. 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 improvements in TG, adiponectin and CRP in older adults—cardio‑metabolic risk reduction.

  53. Marine n-3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

    PubMed ID: 30415637

    Large primary prevention RCT showed no overall composite benefit but a substantial reduction in myocardial infarction—meaningful heart benefit signal.

  54. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 30415628

    Icosapent ethyl 4 g/day on top of statin markedly reduced major ischemic events and CV deaths—high‑quality strong evidence.

  55. Impact of Adding Eicosapentaenoic Acid to Statin Therapy on Plasma Pentraxin 3 Level in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease: A 6-Month, Randomized Controlled Study

    PubMed ID: 27778191

    EPA added to statin therapy improved residual lipids and reduced PTX3 in a strong‑statin subgroup—cardio‑relevant.

  56. Phytosterols and Omega 3 Supplementation Exert Novel Regulatory Effects on Metabolic and Inflammatory Pathways: A Proteomic Study

    PubMed ID: 28608804

    Omega‑3 milk lowered TGs and improved HDL protein composition—favorable for cardiac risk profile.

  57. Omega-3 supplementation on inflammatory markers in patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy: a randomized clinical study

    PubMed ID: 28599665

    In Chagas cardiomyopathy, omega‑3 lowered triglycerides and moderated IL‑10 decline—beneficial cardiac metabolic signals.

  58. 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 HDL in diabetes—improved antioxidant/anti‑atherogenic profile.

  59. Beneficial Effects of n-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 29017158

    n‑3PUFA improved the atherogenic index in T2D and lowered MCP‑1—cardiometabolic and inflammatory benefits.

  60. 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

    Small RCT in CAD men showed LDL‑C lowering (~16%) and hs‑CRP reduction—supportive cardiometabolic effects.

  61. Omega-3 carboxylic acids in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia: EVOLVE II, a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29289538

    See above: clinically significant TG and non‑HDL lowering in severe hypertriglyceridemia.

  62. 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

    Perioperative omega‑3 reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation rates after CABG—hard cardiac outcome improvement.

  63. Comparison of the effect of omega-3 supplements and fresh fish on lipid profile: a randomized, open-labeled trial

    PubMed ID: 29259181

    Fresh fish intake produced large improvements in TG/LDL/HDL vs supplements—clinically relevant heart health effects.

  64. A randomized controlled trial of eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary heart disease on statins

    PubMed ID: 28863874

    Adding EPA to high‑dose statin therapy reduced total atheroma volume and lipid plaque content — strong surrogate benefit for coronary disease.

  65. Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and oleate enhances exercise training effects in patients with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 27356240

    Omega‑3 + oleate with exercise improved insulin sensitivity, reduced CRP and raised HDL — cardiometabolic improvements supportive of heart health.

  66. 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

    MAT9001 produced large reductions in TG, VLDL and ApoC3 vs EPA‑EE—favorable for cardiovascular risk.

  67. 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 at 4 g/day substantially lowered triglycerides without raising LDL—strong cardiovascular biomarker evidence.

  68. Effect of Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters on Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Myocardial Infarction: The OMEGA-REMODEL Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 27482002

    High‑dose omega‑3 (4 g/day) after MI reduced adverse LV remodeling and non‑infarct fibrosis in a well‑powered RCT—strong cardioprotective evidence.

  69. Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on remnant-like particle cholesterol from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies

    PubMed ID: 27596132

    High‑purity EPA (4 g/day) significantly reduced RLP‑C and triglycerides in large trials—strong atherogenic lipid lowering supporting heart benefit.

  70. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Supplementation and Oxidative Stress in HIV-Seropositive Patients. A Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 27015634

    Omega‑3 (2.4 g/day) in HIV+ patients reduced triglycerides—favorable for cardiac risk profile.

  71. Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on plasma apolipoprotein C-III levels in patients from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies

    PubMed ID: 27206952

    Prescription EPA markedly lowered ApoC‑III and triglycerides in phase‑3 analyses—robust lipid changes relevant to heart risk.

  72. 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

    In systolic heart‑failure patients, 6 months of omega‑3 improved BNP and multiple echocardiographic measures (direct cardiac benefit).

  73. 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

    3 g/day n‑3 improved HRV (increased RR interval, lower HR) in psoriatic arthritis—favorable autonomic cardiac effect.

  74. 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 raised RBC omega‑3 index and increased proportion reaching proposed cardioprotective index levels (biomarker supportive).

  75. 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

    ~1.5 g/day EPA+DHA produced clinically meaningful systolic BP reduction (~7 mmHg), supportive for heart health.

  76. 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

    Omega‑3 lowered PCSK9 levels in women, a mechanism that could reduce LDL and cardiovascular risk.

  77. Icosabutate for the treatment of very high triglycerides: A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 26892135

    Marked triglyceride, remnant and ApoC‑III reductions in very high‑TG patients—relevant to CV risk reduction.

  78. 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

    Lowered triglycerides and increased pro‑resolving mediators in PAD patients — supportive cardiovascular biology despite null FMD.

  79. 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

    Preoperative omega‑3 reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation after CABG and shortened ICU stay — meaningful cardiac/surgical outcome.

  80. Short communication: effects of omega-3 fatty acids on triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein subprofiles in HIV-infected persons with hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 24988179

    Marked triglyceride lowering and improved HDL subfractions in HIV‑infected patients with hypertriglyceridemia — favorable cardiac risk profile.

  81. 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 RCT produced large non‑fasting TG reductions and raised omega‑3 index (cardio‑metabolic benefit).

  82. 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 TG lowering and improved flow‑mediated dilation (endothelial function) support heart health.

  83. 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

    EPA initiated after acute MI reduced 30‑day composite events and ventricular arrhythmias — strong short‑term cardiac outcome benefit.

  84. Effects of omega-3 on metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 25394692

    In metabolic syndrome, omega‑3 plus diet lowered triglycerides and blood pressure — improves cardiovascular risk factors.

  85. 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 reduced atherogenic VLDL and LDL particle concentrations in statin‑treated high‑risk patients — favorable cardiovascular risk marker changes.

  86. Fish-oil supplementation alters numbers of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles independently of eNOS genotype

    PubMed ID: 25332321

    Increased EPCs and reduced EMPs—supports endothelial repair relevant to heart health.

  87. Icosapent ethyl, a pure ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid: effects on circulating markers of inflammation from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies

    PubMed ID: 23325450

    4 g/day EPA reduced inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers in high‑TG patients — clinically relevant for residual cardiovascular risk mitigation.

  88. Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids reduce lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) in patients with stable angina

    PubMed ID: 24555913

    Lowered Lp‑PLA2 and oxidized‑LDL in stable angina patients—improved biomarkers tied to coronary risk.

  89. Omega-3 fatty acid therapy reduces triglycerides and interleukin-6 in hypertriglyeridemic HIV patients

    PubMed ID: 23683266

    3.6 g/day reduced triglycerides and inflammatory cytokines and raised omega‑3 index in HIV patients — cardiometabolic benefits.

  90. 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 meaningful TG and remnant lipid reductions and lowered inflammation — biomarkers consistent with cardiovascular benefit.

  91. Combined fish oil and high oleic sunflower oil supplements neutralize their individual effects on the lipid profile of healthy men

    PubMed ID: 23888318

    Fish oil lowered triglycerides in healthy men (~13%), supporting cardiovascular risk factor improvement.

  92. Fish oil and neurovascular reactivity to mental stress in humans

    PubMed ID: 23408034

    Reduced cardiac autonomic reactivity to mental stress and blunted MSNA—favorable physiologic effects relevant to cardiac risk.

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    PubMed ID: 23237436

    Post‑MI RCT reduced ventricular ectopy and improved multiple ECG sudden‑death risk markers with 1 g/day ω‑3.

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    PubMed ID: 23107655

    Heart‑failure trial found transient HRV/autonomic improvements at 3 months that were not sustained at 12 months.

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    PubMed ID: 22811376

    Omega-3 reduced triglycerides in RCT; combined intervention data show lipid benefits relevant to cardiovascular risk.

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    PubMed ID: 22894624

    Phase III RCT (high‑purity EPA) produced large, dose‑dependent TG lowering — clear heart‑risk biomarker benefit.

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    PubMed ID: 22839709

    Ischemic heart disease patients on 1 g/day showed increased RBC ω‑3 index, fewer arrhythmias and improved HRV.

  98. 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

    High-dose pure EPA (4 g/day) markedly reduced large VLDL and small LDL particle concentrations and VLDL size in very high-TG patients — robust atherogenic-lipoprotein improvements relevant to heart disease risk.

  99. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on postprandial triglycerides and monocyte activation

    PubMed ID: 23017356

    4 g/day omega-3 lowered fasting and postprandial triglycerides (~15–18%), a cardiometabolic benefit.

  100. 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

    Robust phase‑3 RCT in statin‑treated patients showing large, dose‑dependent reductions in triglycerides, non‑HDL and hs‑CRP—strong cardiometabolic relevance.

  101. 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 reduced post‑CABG atrial fibrillation, a clinically important cardiac arrhythmia endpoint.

  102. A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 21839455

    Modest‑dose n‑3 reduced metabolic‑syndrome prevalence and hypertension—factors tied to heart disease risk.

  103. n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrences after electrical cardioversion: a prospective, randomized study

    PubMed ID: 21844082

    Peri‑cardioversion ω‑3 reduced AF recurrence by ~38% at 1 year (clinically meaningful cardiac outcome).

  104. 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

    In PCI patients ω‑3 improved fibrin clot permeability, decreased thrombin generation and oxidative stress (clinically relevant cardiac effects).

  105. 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 and reduced IL‑6 in severe HF patients — meaningful cardiac benefits.

  106. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on left ventricular function and functional capacity in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

    PubMed ID: 21215550

    Large RCT in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy: n‑3 improved LVEF/exercise capacity and markedly reduced HF hospitalizations.

  107. 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 atrial mechanical function and reduced spontaneous echo contrast after cardioversion.

  108. Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human pulmonary vein and left atrial electrophysiology in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    PubMed ID: 21624541

    Fish oil prolonged atrial/PV refractoriness and substantially reduced AF initiation from pulmonary veins — clear electrophysiologic benefit.

  109. 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

    EPA plus statin linked to less progression of arterial stiffness and reduced oxidative stress markers in some patients — supports cardiovascular benefit.

  110. [Antiarrhythmic activity of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with stable ischemic heart disease and ventricular rhythm disturbances]

    PubMed ID: 21591384

    1 g/day reduced ventricular extrasystoles, paired extrasystoles and paroxysms of VT in ischemic heart disease patients (arrhythmia reduction).

  111. Baseline lipoprotein lipids and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol response to prescription omega-3 acid ethyl ester added to Simvastatin therapy

    PubMed ID: 20451686

    Omega‑3 added to statin reduced triglyceride burden and non‑HDL cholesterol overall, favorable for heart risk though LDL rose in some subgroups.

  112. Preventive effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on coronary artery disease in patients with peripheral artery disease

    PubMed ID: 20484828

    JELIS PAD subgroup: EPA significantly reduced major coronary events by ~56% — strong clinical evidence for heart benefit in PAD patients.

  113. The metabolic effects of omega-3 plant sterol esters in mixed hyperlipidemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 20617456

    Omega‑3 plant sterol esters produced a 19% triglyceride reduction and modest diastolic BP and hs‑CRP decreases—robust metabolic cardioprotective signals.

  114. 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 long‑chain n‑3 PUFA significantly lowered triglycerides and improved HDL/LDL ratio—strong cardiovascular risk‑factor improvements.

  115. Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on heart rate variability in depressed patients with coronary heart disease

    PubMed ID: 20716712

    2 g/day omega‑3 prevented decline in VLF (HRV) and modestly lowered heart rate in depressed CAD patients—beneficial autonomic/cardiac effects.

  116. 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 abdominally obese men—a favorable CV risk factor change relevant to heart health.

  117. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty-acid supplementation on redox status in chronic renal failure patients with dyslipidemia

    PubMed ID: 20303788

    Marked triglyceride lowering (−43% to −48%) in renal failure patients supports reduced cardiovascular risk via lipid lowering.

  118. Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human atrial electrophysiology

    PubMed ID: 21147262

    High‑dose fish oil prolonged atrial refractoriness and reduced AF inducibility—strong cardiac electrophysiology benefit.

  119. 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, oxidized‑LDL and metabolic markers in metabolic‑syndrome patients — supportive of heart benefit.

  120. 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

    Large JELIS analysis: purified EPA added to statin therapy reduced coronary events, particularly in impaired‑glucose‑metabolism subgroup.

  121. 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

    HF patients had reduced NT‑proBNP and inflammatory biomarkers after n‑3, consistent with cardiac stress reduction.

  122. The effects of pitavastatin, eicosapentaenoic acid and combined therapy on platelet-derived microparticles and adiponectin in hyperlipidemic, diabetic patients

    PubMed ID: 19172517

    Lowered platelet‑derived microparticles and improved adiponectin with combination therapy—beneficial for cardiovascular risk.

  123. Effects of long chain omega-3 fatty acids on metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in combined dyslipidemia patients

    PubMed ID: 19397392

    Six‑month supplementation improved TG/HDL and reduced inflammatory/coagulation markers relevant to CVD risk.

  124. 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 omega‑3 reduced postoperative AF incidence—clinically meaningful cardiac outcome.

  125. 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

    Large RCT: fish oil lowered TG (~15%) and modestly raised HDL—clear cardioprotective lipid changes.

  126. Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 19394939

    Improved endothelial function (FMD) and lowered TG/TNF‑α in at‑risk individuals.

  127. Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 19727884

    Fish/seal oil decreased triglycerides and systolic BP in hypertriglyceridemic subjects.

  128. 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

    JELIS showed significant reduction in coronary events (especially in high-TG/low-HDL subgroup)—strong heart protection evidence in that population.

  129. 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 lipid benefits (large reductions in triglycerides, VLDL, non‑HDL) when prescription omega‑3 added to simvastatin—clear cardiometabolic impact.

  130. Reduction in the recurrence of stroke by eicosapentaenoic acid for hypercholesterolemic patients: subanalysis of the JELIS trial

    PubMed ID: 18451347

    EPA added to statin therapy reduced recurrent stroke—important cardiovascular event reduction.

  131. Effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on serum lipids, apolipoproteins and malondialdehyde in type 2 diabetes patients

    PubMed ID: 18561722

    Significant triglyceride and ApoB‑100 reductions in T2D support cardiometabolic risk improvement.

  132. The lipid-lowering effects of phytosterols and (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids are synergistic and complementary in hyperlipidemic men and women

    PubMed ID: 18492838

    Omega-3 alone and with phytosterols produced meaningful improvements in triglycerides and LDL/total cholesterol.

  133. 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

    Clear triglyceride-lowering in hemodialysis patients—favorable for CVD risk profile.

  134. 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 HF trial showed modest reductions in all-cause mortality and CV hospitalizations with 1 g/day n‑3 PUFA.

  135. The effect of low dose omega-3 on plasma lipids in hemodialysis patients

    PubMed ID: 17951945

    In dialysis patients omega-3 raised HDL and lowered TGs, favorable CVD lipid changes.

  136. 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

    Reliable triglyceride lowering (−17%) in healthy subjects — favorable for cardiovascular risk profile.

  137. Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on major coronary events in hypercholesterolaemic patients (JELIS): a randomised open-label, blinded endpoint analysis

    PubMed ID: 17398308

    Large randomized trial (EPA + statin) showed a modest but significant reduction in major coronary events.

  138. Highly purified omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are effective as adjunct therapy for secondary prevention of myocardial infarction

    PubMed ID: 17575805

    GISSI trial (11,324 pts) showed ≈20% lower all-cause mortality and ≈45% lower sudden cardiac death with 1 g/day omega-3 post-MI—strong evidence.

  139. 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

    Diet counselling reduced IMT progression; omega‑3 improved arterial elasticity—modest heart benefit.

  140. Eicosapentaenoic acid reduces the progression of carotid intima-media thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 16616147

    Purified EPA improved carotid IMT and reduced arterial stiffness—direct atherosclerotic/cardiovascular benefit.

  141. 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

    Obese men: fish oil decreased TG and increased HDL subfractions—favorable lipid changes for cardiac risk.

  142. 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 supplementation reduced myocardial infarctions (secondary outcome) though primary composite endpoint unchanged.

  143. Trans, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vascular function-a yin yang situation?

    PubMed ID: 16713391

    4 g/day n-3 lowered triglycerides, mean arterial pressure and 24-h heart rate—physiologic changes beneficial for heart health.

  144. 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

    3-year trial in hyperlipidemic men reduced endothelial-activation markers linked to atherosclerosis risk—supportive of heart benefits.

  145. Dietary intake of differently fed salmon; the influence on markers of human atherosclerosis

    PubMed ID: 15638820

    Salmon diet lowered triglycerides and inflammatory markers relevant to atherosclerosis.

  146. N-3 Fatty acids for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 15893193

    Perioperative n‑3 PUFA halved postoperative atrial fibrillation incidence and shortened hospital stay — strong cardiac outcome benefit in CABG patients.

  147. Prevention of fatal arrhythmias in high-risk subjects by fish oil n-3 fatty acid intake

    PubMed ID: 16267249

    High‑risk ICD trial showed trends/significant reductions in some analyses—suggestive antiarrhythmic/heart protection.

  148. Omega-3 fatty acid prevents heart rate variability reductions associated with particulate matter

    PubMed ID: 16210665

    Prevention of pollution-induced HRV decline supports cardiac autonomic protection.

  149. 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

    Marked triglyceride and hsCRP reductions when added to statin indicate cardioprotective biochemical effects.

  150. 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 reduced triglycerides and mean arterial pressure in healthy men — supports cardiovascular risk reduction.

  151. The effect of n-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins and blood pressure in patients with CRF

    PubMed ID: 15211441

    21% triglyceride reduction and HDL increase in chronic renal failure — clinically relevant cardiac risk factor improvements.

  152. 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 for 10 weeks lowered triglycerides and improved TG/HDL without LDL rise — favorable cardiovascular lipid changes.

  153. n-3 long-chain FA decrease serum levels of TG and remnant-like particle-cholesterol in humans

    PubMed ID: 12848279

    Randomized trial demonstrated significant triglyceride and remnant lipid reductions—favorable heart risk profile.

  154. 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 reduced postprandial coagulation activation markers (favorable for cardiovascular risk).

  155. Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with stability of atherosclerotic plaques: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 12583947

    Fish‑oil supplementation increased EPA/DHA in carotid plaques and shifted plaque features toward greater stability (direct vascular benefit).

  156. 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

    GISSI‑Prevenzione: large randomized post‑MI trial showing significant early reductions in total mortality and sudden cardiac death with 1 g/day n‑3—strong clinical heart benefit.

  157. [The effect of omega-3 fatty acids on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases]

    PubMed ID: 11789299

    Concentrated omega‑3 in statin‑treated CVD patients lowered a targeted cardiovascular risk parameter—supportive biomarker evidence.

  158. The effect of n-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis: results from SCIMO, an angiographic study, background and implications

    PubMed ID: 11838000

    Reduced pro‑atherosclerotic mRNA and associated with reduced angiographic atherosclerosis — supports anti‑atherosclerotic heart benefit.

  159. 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 improved HDL and lowered triglycerides though no reduction in clinical events in this trial.

  160. Eicosapentaenoic acid effect on hyperlipidemia in menopausal Japanese women. The Niigata Epadel Study Group

    PubMed ID: 11004352

    EPA added to estriol markedly reduced triglycerides (~27%) in hyperlipidemic menopausal women—cardiometabolic benefit.

  161. Dietary supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids improve systemic large artery endothelial function in subjects with hypercholesterolemia

    PubMed ID: 10676668

    Improved endothelial function and ≈16% triglyceride reduction—both clinically meaningful for CV risk reduction.

  162. Effect of omega-3 fatty acids and simvastatin on hemostatic risk factors and postprandial hyperlipemia in patients with combined hyperlipemia

    PubMed ID: 10634827

    Added omega‑3 improved postprandial lipemia and lowered some prothrombotic markers in hyperlipemia patients on simvastatin.

  163. Eicosapentanoic acid reduces plasma levels of remnant lipoproteins and prevents in vivo peroxidation of LDL in dialysis patients

    PubMed ID: 10505695

    Large decreases in remnant lipoproteins and ox-LDL in dialysis patients are strongly anti-atherogenic.

  164. 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

    Adding daily fish to weight-loss yielded large TG drops and HDL2 improvements—cardioprotective lipid changes.

  165. 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) showed significant reductions in death and major cardiovascular events—definitive support.

  166. 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

    One-year n-3 ethyl ester treatment produced consistent TG lowering and HDL increase in a large trial—strong CV biomarker benefit.

  167. Effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cyclosporine pharmacokinetics in kidney graft recipients: a randomized placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 9589380

    Strong TG lowering and possible better creatinine at 1 year in transplant patients—cardio-renal implications.

  168. Effects of Simvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids on plasma lipoproteins and lipid peroxidation in patients with combined hyperlipidaemia

    PubMed ID: 9566646

    Adding fish oil to simvastatin further lowered TGs—clinically relevant lipid improvement for CV risk.

  169. Effects of dietary fish and weight reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in overweight hypertensives

    PubMed ID: 9774368

    Lowering ambulatory BP and heart rate with fish intake supports cardiovascular risk reduction.

  170. Safety and efficacy of Omacor in severe hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 9865671

    Placebo‑controlled trial in severe hypertriglyceridemia showed large TG reduction (−45%) and favorable lipoprotein changes.

  171. 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: significant TG reduction at 6 months without worsening glycemic control.

  172. 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

    Atherosclerosis RCT showed rapid TG lowering and haemostatic marker improvements.

  173. Effect of dietary supplementation with n-3 fatty acids on coronary artery bypass graft patency

    PubMed ID: 8540453

    Reduced vein‑graft occlusion after CABG — clinically relevant cardiac/vascular outcome.

  174. 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

    High‑dose fish oil in coronary patients produced significant TG lowering, modest HDL increase and Lp(a) reduction—favorable cardiac lipid profile.

  175. 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 large dose produced a marked next‑day reduction in TG and VLDL—demonstrates acute lipid effects relevant to CV risk.

  176. Reduction of blood pressure and plasma triglycerides by omega-3 fatty acids in treated hypertensives

    PubMed ID: 7852747

    In treated hypertensives, omega‑3 modestly reduced BP and substantially lowered TG (~21%), beneficial for cardiac risk.

  177. [Efficacy and tolerability of simvastatin and omega-3 fatty acid combination in patients with coronary disease, hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia]

    PubMed ID: 8200011

    Combined with simvastatin, omega‑3 produced significantly larger triglyceride reductions — cardiometabolic benefit though confounded.

  178. Influence of supplementation with N-3 fatty acids on different coronary risk factors in men--a placebo controlled study

    PubMed ID: 1413984

    Long‑term supplementation produced clear dose‑dependent triglyceride lowering—consistent cardiometabolic benefit.

  179. Fish oil treatment and apolipoprotein(a)

    PubMed ID: 1586386

    High‑dose fish oil dose‑dependently raised EPA and lowered triglycerides—strong lipid‑mediated heart benefit.

  180. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid on restenosis rate, clinical course and blood lipids in patients after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

    PubMed ID: 2222347

    Post‑angioplasty EPA treatment significantly reduced restenosis rate versus placebo (clear cardiovascular clinical benefit).

  181. Reduction in Serum LDL Cholesterol Using a Nutrient Compendium in Hyperlipidemic Adults Unable or Unwilling to Use Statin Therapy: A Double-Blind Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 35079806

    Intervention snacks containing omega‑3 were associated with ~8.8% LDL and ~5% TC reduction in statin‑candidates, supporting lipid benefit.

  182. Mediterranean dietary pattern in a randomized trial: prolonged survival and possible reduced cancer rate

    PubMed ID: 9625397

    Large Mediterranean‑style RCT (including higher n‑3 intake) reported major reductions in total mortality; relevant to heart/overall cardiovascular outcomes though multi‑component.

  183. Supplementation with omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids attenuates platelet reactivity in postmenopausal women

    PubMed ID: 35791734

    Clear reductions in platelet aggregation/activation reduce thrombotic risk relevant to heart disease and acute coronary events.

  184. 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

    Prospective cohort: higher dietary long‑chain n‑3 associated with much lower AMI risk in diabetics — observational supportive evidence.

  185. 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 lowered plasma triglycerides substantially and altered cardiometabolic oxylipins — supports heart risk reduction.

  186. A Bayesian analysis of the VITAL trial: effects of ω-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular events

    PubMed ID: 40032221

    Large primary‑prevention RCT showing modest but consistent reductions in coronary events and MI risk with EPA+DHA — strong direct heart outcome evidence.

  187. Fish-Oil Supplementation and Cardiovascular Events in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis

    PubMed ID: 41201837

    Large double‑blind RCT in hemodialysis patients found substantial reductions in serious CV events, cardiac death and MI with 4 g/day fish oil.

  188. 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

    In subgroup with higher baseline TG, scallop oil lowered TG and oxidized LDL—markers relevant to cardiac risk.

  189. 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 significantly lowered triglycerides and other atherogenic lipids in severe hypertriglyceridemia (RCT), supporting cardiometabolic risk reduction.

  190. 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 reduced triglycerides substantially in T2D with high TG — clinically relevant CV risk biomarker improvement.

  191. 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 produced sizable reductions in atherogenic remnant cholesterol and triglycerides and improved ABI in dialysis patients.

  192. 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 omega‑3 to glimepiride improved HbA1c, triglycerides and HDL over 12 weeks — metabolic and lipid improvements tied to cardiovascular risk.

  193. 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

    Imaging trial: triglyceride lowering with EPA+DHA associated with lipid‑rich plaque regression and far fewer cardiac events—strong heart benefit signal.

  194. 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 raised plasma EPA/DPA and modestly superior TG reductions and hs‑CRP changes vs EPA‑EE — supportive biomarker benefits relevant to heart health.

  195. 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 on statin substantially improved TG, non‑HDL and small dense LDL—clinically relevant heart‑risk improvements.

  196. 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

    On‑treatment EPA rises associated with fewer major adverse cardiac events in post‑MI patients, though AF risk increased — clinically relevant but mixed.

  197. Effectiveness of a Novel ω-3 Krill Oil Agent in Patients With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 34989797

    Large phase‑3 RCT: significant TG lowering without LDL‑C rise in severe hypertriglyceridemia—favorable cardiovascular lipid effects.

  198. Changes in lipoprotein particle subclasses, standard lipids, and apolipoproteins after supplementation with n-3 or n-6 PUFAs in abdominal obesity: A randomized double-blind crossover study

    PubMed ID: 33933722

    Robust reductions in triglycerides and favorable lipoprotein shifts with high‑dose EPA+DHA are cardioprotective markers.

  199. Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate vascular inflammation: A rationale for their atheroprotective effects

    PubMed ID: 33812168

    EPA reduced vascular inflammatory markers implicated in atherosclerosis — plausible cardioprotective mechanism.

  200. Effects of DHA-Rich n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and/or Resistance Training on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Overweight and Obese Post-Menopausal Women

    PubMed ID: 34371972

    DHA reduced triglycerides and diastolic BP — beneficial for heart health in overweight/obese postmenopausal women.

  201. 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 high‑dose oils lowered triglycerides and VLDL particle number — favorable cardiometabolic lipid effects.

  202. 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

    Eating farmed salmon increased O3I and reduced triglycerides for the rapeseed‑fed group — supports dietary omega‑3 benefit for cardiac risk factors.

  203. 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

    Crossover trial showed DHA/EPA lowered triglycerides in a substantial fraction of participants (responder heterogeneity).

  204. Effect of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia in pediatric patients with obesity

    PubMed ID: 31271554

    3 g/day omega-3 produced large, significant triglyceride reductions in hypertriglyceridemic obese children (strong CVD risk marker improvement).

  205. 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% associated with prevention of coronary plaque progression (imaging endpoint) in statin users.

  206. 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 produced a robust triglyceride reduction (~23%) and increased LPL activity — clear cardiometabolic benefit.

  207. 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‑dose EPA+DHA increased omega‑3 index and reduced triglycerides (~18%) — strong heart‑risk factor improvement.

  208. 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: DHA lowered triglycerides by ~24% — robust cardiometabolic benefit relevant to heart health.

  209. 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: n‑3 improved HRV indices, reduced heart rate (~2.5 bpm) and lowered triglycerides — favourable cardiac/autonomic effects.

  210. 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 RCT showing ~23% TG reduction at 1 g/day DHA supports heart‑health lipid benefit.

  211. 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

    Small RCT in CAD patients increased irisin and lowered hs‑CRP and LDL — modest cardiometabolic benefits.

  212. 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

    Substantial (~40%+) TG reduction in cART‑treated patients is a clinically meaningful cardiometabolic benefit.

  213. Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids Attenuate Progression of Albuminuria in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease

    PubMed ID: 28710178

    Lovaza attenuated progression of albuminuria in T2D+CAD patients and lowered triglycerides — cardiometabolic/renal protection relevant to heart health.

  214. 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 statins reduced triglycerides and prevented fibrous coronary plaque progression in adherent patients — strong cardiac benefit signal.

  215. 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

    Fish oil in T2D raised EPA/DHA and CMPF; CMPF increase correlated with TG reductions—mechanistic and lipid benefits relevant to heart risk.

  216. Predictors of change in omega-3 index with fish oil supplementation in peripheral artery disease

    PubMed ID: 28457318

    Marked omega‑3 index increase in PAD patients (biomarker linked to cardiovascular outcomes) after high‑dose fish oil.

  217. 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 inflammatory markers and HDL versus EPA; these biomarker changes support cardiovascular benefit.

  218. Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 27733252

    DHA lowered postprandial triglycerides but raised LDL; high‑dose EPA lowered Lp‑PLA2—mixed but clinically relevant lipid/inflammatory changes for heart risk.

  219. 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 peri‑menopausal women—cardiovascularly relevant though oxidative stress rose with fish oil alone.

  220. 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 added to plant sterols improved VLDL subclass lipids and HDL distribution—mechanistic cardiovascular benefits.

  221. 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 associations with triglycerides and CRP and dose‑response increases support cardiometabolic relevance.

  222. Effect of TAK-085 on Low-density Lipoprotein Particle Size in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Study

    PubMed ID: 26222126

    Concentrated EPA+DHA (TAK‑085) produced dose‑related favourable LDL particle shifts and reduction in small‑dense LDL—strongly cardiometabolic‑relevant.

  223. 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, high‑TG patients showing dose‑dependent TG reduction, increased LDL particle size and reductions in ApoCIII and Lp‑PLA2 — strong cardiovascular benefit markers.

  224. Docosahexaenoic Acid Attenuates Cardiovascular Risk Factors via a Decline in Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Plasma Levels

    PubMed ID: 26620373

    DHA‑enriched oil lowered PCSK9 and triglycerides in a feeding study — favorable lipid effects relevant to heart health.

  225. Aterofisiol(Âź) in carotid plaque evolution

    PubMed ID: 26229448

    Multinutrient supplement including omega‑3 reduced plaque lipid and surgical neurological events — supportive but attribution uncertain.

  226. Reduction of prothrombin and Factor V levels following supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is sex dependent: a randomised controlled study

    PubMed ID: 24997005

    RCT reductions in procoagulant factors and vWF support decreased thrombosis risk, relevant to heart health.

  227. Effects of ω-3 PUFAs supplementation on myocardial function and oxidative stress markers in typical Rett syndrome

    PubMed ID: 24526821

    One year of high‑dose omega‑3 improved subclinical biventricular systolic function and lowered oxidative stress markers in Rett syndrome (cardiac function support in disease context).

  228. 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 circulating DHA correlated with progression of coronary atherosclerosis in statin‑treated diabetics (observational association).

  229. A new, microalgal DHA- and EPA-containing oil lowers triacylglycerols in adults with mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 25123060

    DHA‑rich algal oil and fish oil each produced substantial triglyceride reductions vs control (RCT).

  230. 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

    EPA+DHA dose‑dependently lowered triglycerides—an established heart‑risk biomarker improvement.

  231. 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 diet improved HDL, markedly lowered triglycerides and reduced predicted 10‑y CHD risk—strong randomized feeding evidence for cardiac benefit.

  232. 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

    In chronic heart failure, supplementation markedly raised EPA/DHA and reduced an inflammatory marker; biochemical changes relevant to heart health though mortality links were inconclusive.

  233. 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 RCT showed krill oil lowered fasting triglycerides without raising LDL—clinically relevant heart risk biomarker improvement.

  234. Eicosapentaenoic acid improves glycemic control in elderly bedridden patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 24067797

    Elderly bedridden T2D patients had improved glycemia and atherogenic lipoproteins with EPA/DHA — cardiometabolic benefit in a high‑risk group.

  235. Blood lipids profile in hyperlipidemic children undergoing different dietary long chain polyunsaturated supplementations: a preliminary clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 24228803

    Pediatric DHA produced favorable HDL and TG changes — relevant to long‑term heart health.

  236. Atorvastatin plus omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester decreases very-low-density lipoprotein triglyceride production in insulin resistant obese men

    PubMed ID: 24299019

    ω‑3 ethyl esters added to atorvastatin produced additional, mechanistically characterized VLDL‑TG lowering — strong CV biomarker benefit.

  237. 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 prescription EPA+DHA produced sustained, dose-dependent triglyceride reductions—beneficial cardiac lipid profile change.

  238. 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

    High‑dose EPA+DHA (4 g/day) produced large, clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions, strongly relevant to heart health.

  239. A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement

    PubMed ID: 23916928

    Perioperative n‑3 PUFA plus antioxidants markedly reduced post‑operative atrial fibrillation (large absolute effect), a clinically relevant cardiac endpoint (but intervention included vitamins).

  240. 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 increases in omega‑3 index (RBC EPA+DHA) are linked with cardiac risk modification and strengthen biomarker‑based heart health claims.

  241. Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementations reduce platelet aggregation and hemostatic markers differentially in men and women

    PubMed ID: 23390192

    Reductions in platelet aggregation and favourable hemostatic changes lower thrombotic risk relevant to cardiovascular health.

  242. 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 adults — established heart‑health biomarker effect (mixed endothelial findings).

  243. Platelet redox balance in diabetic patients with hypertension improved by n-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 23238663

    Fish oil reduced platelet oxidative stress and triglycerides in T2DM+HT patients — relevant to heart disease risk reduction.

  244. 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 omega‑3 (with niacin) produced large TG reductions and improved HDL and, with niacin, reduced arterial stiffness—strong cardiovascular risk marker effects.

  245. DHA-rich fish oil reverses the detrimental effects of saturated fatty acids on postprandial vascular reactivity

    PubMed ID: 21831993

    Acute RCT demonstrated a robust improvement in endothelial function (FMD), a key marker of cardiovascular health.

  246. Effects of prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters on fasting lipid profile in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia

    PubMed ID: 21297494

    Prescription omega-3 reduced TGs and VLDL in hypercholesterolemia, though small LDL rise occurred—generally favorable for TG-driven risk.

  247. Effect of fish oil supplementation on serum triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and LDL subfractions in hypertriglyceridemic adults

    PubMed ID: 21924882

    4 g/d EPA+DHA lowered triglycerides substantially but raised LDL-C and LDL subclasses; net cardiac implication mixed.

  248. 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

    Adding prescription omega-3 to atorvastatin produced favourable LDL particle shifts and reduced pro-atherogenic proteins.

  249. Differential association of docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids with carotid intima-media thickness

    PubMed ID: 21757663

    Cross-sectional inverse association between serum DHA and carotid IMT suggests anti-atherosclerotic potential.

  250. 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

    High-purity EPA (4 g/day) produced substantial, clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions without raising LDL in severe hypertriglyceridemia.

  251. 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

    Formulation (rTAG) of omega-3 lowered fasting triglycerides over six months in statin-treated dyslipidemic subjects.

  252. 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

    Significant triglyceride reductions in HIV patients are cardioprotective (clinically meaningful lipid benefit).

  253. Effect of low doses of long-chain n-3 PUFAs on endothelial function and arterial stiffness: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21865334

    Up to 1.8 g/day lowered triglycerides (~16.5%) in older adults — beneficial lipid effect but no endothelial improvement.

  254. Effects of seal oil and tuna-fish oil on platelet parameters and plasma lipid levels in healthy subjects

    PubMed ID: 20652432

    Seal oil reduced platelet activation and improved TG/HDL over 14 days — favorable anti‑thrombotic and lipid signals.

  255. Algal docosahexaenoic acid affects plasma lipoprotein particle size distribution in overweight and obese adults

    PubMed ID: 21178084

    Algal DHA improved lipoprotein particle sizes and lowered triglycerides — supports heart health.

  256. 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 + simvastatin produced large triglyceride reduction — strong cardiometabolic benefit.

  257. A randomized clinical trial on n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation and all-cause mortality in elderly men at high cardiovascular risk

    PubMed ID: 20389249

    Borderline tendency to fewer deaths in elderly men at high CV risk; suggests possible cardiac benefit though not definitive.

  258. Relationships between plasma fatty acid composition and coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 21099130

    Large trial showing higher on-treatment EPA associated with ~20% fewer major coronary events—strong evidence for cardiac benefit.

  259. 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 plaques with reduced inflammation and markers of plaque instability supports cardiovascular risk reduction mechanisms.

  260. 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

    1 g/day fish oil in metabolic syndrome lowered weight, BP, triglycerides, and hs‑CRP — broad CVD risk improvements.

  261. Fish-oil supplementation induces antiinflammatory gene expression profiles in human blood mononuclear cells

    PubMed ID: 19515734

    Large gene‑expression trial showed downregulation of inflammatory/atherogenic pathways—relevant to heart disease prevention.

  262. 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 n‑3 feeding reduced TAGs in elderly (improves a cardiac risk marker).

  263. 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

    Fish oil improved insulin sensitivity during calorie restriction—metabolic benefit relevant to heart health.

  264. Effects of fatty and lean fish intake on blood pressure in subjects with coronary heart disease using multiple medications

    PubMed ID: 18665413

    Lean fish intake modestly lowered blood pressure in CHD patients—cardiac risk reduction.

  265. The role of n-3 PUFAs in preventing the arrhythmic risk in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy

    PubMed ID: 18982439

    Dilated cardiomyopathy RCT demonstrated reductions in arrhythmic risk markers and NSVT episodes (strong cardiac benefit).

  266. Inclusion of fish or fish oil in weight-loss diets for young adults: effects on blood lipids

    PubMed ID: 18490931

    Oily fish/fish oil reduced triglycerides and produced favourable lipid trends in a weight‑loss trial (cardiac risk).

  267. Docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil improves heart rate variability and heart rate responses to exercise in overweight adults

    PubMed ID: 18339222

    DHA‑rich oil improved HRV and lowered heart rate — indicators of improved cardiac autonomic function.

  268. Impact of foods enriched with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte n-3 levels and cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 17349088

    Dietary EPA+DHA raised erythrocyte n‑3 linked to better arterial compliance and lower inflammatory/platelet markers.

  269. 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

    Large RCT in HIV patients with high TGs showed ~25% TG reduction and good tolerability—clinically meaningful heart‑risk improvement.

  270. 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 (FMD) and decreased oxidative stress — relevant to heart health in inflammatory disease.

  271. Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on blood lipids in statin-treated hyperlipidaemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 17393216

    Large TG lowering in statin-treated patients is cardioprotective; complex LDL shifts but overall favorable lipid effects for heart health.

  272. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation improves fasting and postprandial lipid profiles in hypertriglyceridemic men

    PubMed ID: 17684201

    DHA lowered TG and small dense LDL — favorable for heart disease risk though total LDL rose modestly.

  273. Microalgal docosahexaenoic acid decreases plasma triacylglycerol in normolipidaemic vegetarians: a randomised trial

    PubMed ID: 16571158

    Marked TG lowering (~23%) supports cardiovascular risk reduction though LDL/total cholesterol rose.

  274. 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

    In CAD patients, omega-3 (DHA alone or DHA+EPA) lowered triglycerides ~18–22% — meaningful cardiometabolic improvement.

  275. The bioavailability and pharmacodynamics of different concentrations of omega-3 acid ethyl esters

    PubMed ID: 16806871

    More concentrated formulations produced greater EPA/DHA incorporation and larger TG/VLDL reductions — supports dose-dependent heart benefit.

  276. Soluble adhesion molecules in healthy subjects: a dose-response study using n-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 15553594

    High-dose n-3 reduced sP-selectin (platelet/endothelial activation) — favorable for cardiac risk.

  277. Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the clinical course of hyperlipidemia

    PubMed ID: 15656713

    Krill oil improved blood lipids (total cholesterol, TG, LDL) vs comparators — supports heart health.

  278. 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

    2.8 g/day DHA lowered TG (-20%), raised HDL and reduced resting heart rate — robust cardioprotective risk-factor changes.

  279. Circulating triacylglycerol and apoE levels in response to EPA and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in adult human subjects

    PubMed ID: 15469651

    High-dose DHA lowered triglycerides by ~22% and raised apoE — strong cardiometabolic lipid benefits.

  280. The effects of dietary fatty acid supplementation on endothelial function and vascular tone in healthy subjects

    PubMed ID: 14553835

    Tuna-oil improved endothelial function — a key component of cardiovascular health.

  281. Lipid responses in mildly hypertriglyceridemic men and women to consumption of docosahexaenoic acid-enriched eggs

    PubMed ID: 14639800

    DHA‑enriched eggs improved serum TG and HDL — favorable heart risk markers.

  282. 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

    Omega‑3 pre‑treatment modestly reduced restenosis after angioplasty — clinical vascular benefit relevant to heart health.

  283. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation accelerates chylomicron triglyceride clearance

    PubMed ID: 12562865

    Enhanced chylomicron TG clearance, lower postprandial TG and apoB‑48 — improves atherogenic lipoprotein handling.

  284. 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 transplant patients supports cardiovascular protection.

  285. 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 in simvastatin‑treated patients lowered triglycerides 20–30% and VLDL 30–40%—clinically meaningful lipid improvement.

  286. 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

    ~26% triglyceride reduction and improved TG:HDL in postmenopausal women—favorable cardiac risk marker changes.

  287. 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 4 g/day lowered triacylglycerols by ~18–20%—an established cardiometabolic benefit; LDL/insulin effects need consideration.

  288. Heart rate variability and fatty acid content of blood cell membranes: a dose-response study with n-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 10479194

    Improved HRV in men (linked to sudden‑death risk) supports cardiac autonomic benefits.

  289. The effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 10189324

    Two-year fish-oil supplementation modestly reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis — direct heart disease outcome.

  290. 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 lowered systolic/diastolic BP 5–6 mmHg in mild hypertensive men — supports heart health via BP reduction.

  291. Effects of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on hemodynamics in humans

    PubMed ID: 9665096

    DHA lowered resting heart rate and improved LV diastolic filling — direct beneficial cardiac physiology.

  292. Eicosapentaenoic acid is primarily responsible for hypotriglyceridemic effect of fish oil in humans

    PubMed ID: 8729093

    EPA documented as main TG‑lowering agent; DHA altered HDL subfractions — meaningful lipid effects relevant to heart disease.

  293. Fish diet, fish oil and docosahexaenoic acid rich oil lower fasting and postprandial plasma lipid levels

    PubMed ID: 8933125

    Moderate fish/fish oil lowered fasting/postprandial TG and raised favorable HDL2/HDL3 ratio in healthy men.

  294. 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

    Concentrated EPA/DHA lowered triglycerides and improved HDL and BP — clinically meaningful heart‑risk marker improvements.

  295. Serum fatty acids and the risk of coronary heart disease

    PubMed ID: 7677125

    Observational nested case‑control: higher serum DPA/DHA associated with lower coronary heart disease risk.

  296. 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 tissue factor activity and increased EPA/DHA — suggests reduced thrombotic risk relevant to heart disease.

  297. Long-term effects of n-3 fatty acids on serum lipids and glycaemic control

    PubMed ID: 7939369

    Six‑month post‑bypass trial showed substantial triglyceride lowering — favorable cardiac risk modification.

  298. Effects of a fish oil supplement on blood pressure and serum lipids in patients treated for coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 1617510

    Coronary patients had major triglyceride decreases and an attenuation of systolic BP rise—beneficial for cardiac risk.

  299. Double-blind, randomized, controlled trial of fish oil supplements in prevention of recurrence of stenosis after coronary angioplasty

    PubMed ID: 1537131

    Large RCT showing reduced angiographic restenosis after angioplasty with peri‑procedural fish oil—clear vascular/heart outcome.

  300. Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids in plasma phospholipids are divergently associated with high density lipoprotein in humans

    PubMed ID: 1534256

    Well‑powered RCT with large triglyceride reductions and modest HDL rise—clinically relevant heart disease risk modulation.

  301. Influence of fish oil on blood lipids in coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 1831755

    Dose‑dependent triglyceride lowering in CAD patients supports heart‑protective lipid effects.

  302. Effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on blood pressure in hypertension. A population-based intervention trial from the TromsĂž study

    PubMed ID: 2137901

    Modest BP reductions with EPA/DHA in mild hypertension support cardiovascular risk lowering.

  303. Dose-response effects of fish-oil supplementation in healthy volunteers

    PubMed ID: 2141757

    Dose‑dependent lowering of triglycerides and HDL subfraction changes—meaningful for heart health.

  304. Alterations in serum phosphatidylcholine fatty acyl species by eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic ethyl esters in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 9101424

    Significant triglyceride lowering in severe hypertriglyceridemia supports cardiovascular risk reduction.

  305. Effects of fish oil and curcumin supplementation on cerebrovascular function in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32127335

    Fish oil reduced triglycerides and raised HDL; reduced arterial stiffness in men — established cardiometabolic benefits supportive of heart health.

  306. Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce early doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

    PubMed ID: 34842343

    Randomized pediatric trial: ω‑3 prevented chemo‑related cardiac injury and preserved systolic function—strong heart protection evidence.

  307. 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

    3 g omega‑3 before PCI reduced CK‑MB rise — suggests reduced periprocedural myocardial injury.

  308. 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 enriched goat cheese increased HDL and lowered CRP in overweight/obese adults — favorable heart‑related lipid and inflammation changes.

  309. Reduced effect on apoptosis of 4-hydroxyhexenal and oxidized LDL enriched with n-3 fatty acids from postmenopausal women

    PubMed ID: 15808325

    Reduced pro‑apoptotic oxLDL activity after fish oil — favorable for atherosclerotic processes.

  310. [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

    Improved arterial elasticity, pulse wave velocity and TIMP‑1 in ischemic CHF with AF — favorable cardiovascular structural/function signals.

  311. 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 lowered triglycerides and inflammatory markers vs statin alone—supports cardiovascular risk‑factor improvement (co‑therapies confound).

  312. 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 ambulatory BP, heart rate and triglycerides in CKD patients—clinically meaningful cardiometabolic improvements.

  313. A long-term seal- and cod-liver-oil supplementation in hypercholesterolemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 11214732

    Long‑term seal/cod‑liver oil reduced platelet aggregation—potential anti‑thrombotic heart benefit.

  314. 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

    In older men, omega‑3 lowered triglycerides (heart risk factor) though it did not alter clotting factors measured in that trial.

  315. Effect of chia seeds or concentrated fish oil on cardiometabolic risk markers in subjects with hypertriglyceridaemia: a parallel clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 39360590

    EPA+DHA modestly lowered triglycerides in CAD patients—favourable impact on a major cardiac risk factor.

  316. 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

    Metabolomic RCT in T2D linked fish‑oil intake markers to triglyceride reductions — supports cardiometabolic effects.

  317. 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 markedly lowered triglycerides and raised omega‑3 index in CAD patients—robust lipid benefit relevant to heart health despite no CAC slowing.

  318. 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

    Adjunctive EPA (±DHA) increased fibrous cap thickness in vulnerable coronary plaques — plaque stabilization relevant to heart health.

  319. Concomitant Use of Rosuvastatin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Significantly Prevents Native Coronary Atherosclerotic Progression in Patients With In-Stent Neoatherosclerosis

    PubMed ID: 32759543

    EPA + rosuvastatin reduced plaque lipid and inflammatory markers in vivo — supports cardiovascular benefit.

  320. 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

    Purified EPA (4 g/day) + statin produced plaque regression and major atherosclerotic improvements.

  321. 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

    High‑dose (4 g/day) omega‑3 added to statin produced large, clinically meaningful triglyceride and non‑HDL reductions.

  322. 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

    High‑quality multicenter RCT: 4 g/day ω‑3 markedly lowered TGs/non‑HDL‑C in statin‑treated patients—strong heart risk benefit.

  323. 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

    Improved circulating progenitor cells and CFU‑ECs with ω‑3/statin combination—supports vascular repair relevant to heart health.

  324. 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

    GISSI‑HF substudy: modest but significant LVEF improvements with n‑3 over years — clinically relevant cardiac benefit in heart failure.

  325. 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 in dyslipidemic adults.

  326. Vascular and metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids combined with fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 27424313

    Large triglyceride reductions and improved vascular markers in combination therapy—heart‑protective signals though partially fenofibrate‑driven.

  327. Significant differential effects of omega-3 fatty acids and fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 22153696

    Omega‑3 lowered triglycerides and improved endothelial function (flow‑mediated dilation) in hypertriglyceridemia—supports cardiovascular risk reduction.

  328. The effect of bezafibrate and omega-3 fatty acids on lymphocyte cytokine release and systemic inflammation in patients with isolated hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 21630032

    Prescription omega‑3 produced a ~31% TG reduction in isolated hypertriglyceridemia—a key modifiable cardiac risk factor.

  329. Hemostatic effects of bezafibrate and ω-3 fatty acids in isolated hypertriglyceridemic patients

    PubMed ID: 21857087

    Omega‑3 lowered triglycerides and some hemostatic markers (fibrinogen/PAI‑1/factor VII), potentially lowering thrombotic risk.

  330. Prescription omega-3 fatty acid as an adjunct to fenofibrate therapy in hypertriglyceridemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 19597368

    Prescription ω‑3 added to fenofibrate produced very large TG reductions—clinically meaningful for cardiac risk.

  331. [Oxidation stress, insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction during the treatment of hyperlipidaemia]

    PubMed ID: 17323614

    ω‑3 with hypolipidaemic therapy improved LDL oxidative markers and endothelial function—favors heart health.

  332. Maxepa versus bezafibrate in hyperlipidemic cardiac transplant recipients

    PubMed ID: 1466329

    Large triglyceride reductions in transplant patients — supports heart‑risk lipid benefits though cholesterol unchanged.

  333. Including walnuts in a low-fat/modified-fat diet improves HDL cholesterol-to-total cholesterol ratios in patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 15562184

    Walnut (ALA) diet improved HDL and lowered LDL in T2D—dietary omega‑3 benefit relevant to heart health.

  334. 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 elevated EPA/DHA and improved HDL particle size and n‑3–rich TG species—favorable cardiac lipid profile changes.

  335. Effect of fatty and lean fish intake on lipoprotein subclasses in subjects with coronary heart disease: a controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 24528693

    Fatty‑fish increased DHA and modest HDL changes in CHD patients—supportive of heart benefits.

  336. 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

    Lowered TAG and favorable lipid/inflammatory changes in middle‑aged/older women—supports heart health.

  337. Inclusion of Atlantic salmon in the Chinese diet reduces cardiovascular disease risk markers in dyslipidemic adult men

    PubMed ID: 20797476

    Improved triglycerides and HDL after oily‑fish intake are established heart‑health markers.

  338. 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

    In ICD patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, 3.6 g/day fish oil reduced ventricular tachyarrhythmic events versus placebo—direct, clinically important cardiac benefit.

  339. 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

    Adding prescription omega‑3 to simvastatin reduced non‑HDL cholesterol—improves lipid parameters relevant to heart disease risk.

  340. 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

    Medical food with 1.8 g EPA produced a significant reduction in triglycerides — robust cardiometabolic benefit.

  341. 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 oil lowered triglycerides in T2DM—beneficial for cardiac risk profile.

  342. 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

    Post‑AMI omega‑3 improved flow‑mediated dilatation (endothelial function), a surrogate of cardiovascular risk.

  343. Randomized Trial for Evaluation in Secondary Prevention Efficacy of Combination Therapy-Statin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (RESPECT-EPA)

    PubMed ID: 38873793

    Large statin-treated trial of icosapent ethyl showed significant reduction in coronary events and a borderline primary MACE reduction — strong RCT evidence for cardiac benefit (with AF signal).

  344. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Impact on Clinical Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients With Dyslipidemia: Subanalysis of HIJ-PROPER

    PubMed ID: 31390907

    ACS trial subgroup: low EPA/AA identified patients who derived event reduction from intensified lipid therapy—EPA/AA prognostic for CV outcomes.

  345. Effect of rosuvastatin and eicosapentaenoic acid on neoatherosclerosis: the LINK-IT Trial

    PubMed ID: 31334703

    EPA added to high‑dose statin reduced plaque lipid index, macrophage grade and LDL—strong plaque‑stabilizing heart benefits.

  346. 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

    Randomized post‑MI trial showed omega‑3 improved LV remodeling, reduced fibrosis and NT‑proBNP in a genotype‑defined subgroup.

  347. 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 added to statin therapy gave an additional ~10% drop in non‑HDL cholesterol and raised EPA/AA ratio—favorable for cardiovascular risk reduction.

  348. The effect of omega-3 carboxylic acids on apolipoprotein CIII-containing lipoproteins in severe hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 27919362

    OM3‑CA reduced apoCIII and favorably redistributed LDL subspecies—mechanistically relevant to CVD risk.

  349. 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 study: starting high‑dose EPA after PCI with statin produced large reductions in 1‑year major CV events and cardiovascular death—strong direct evidence.

  350. n-3 fatty acids reduce plasma 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease

    PubMed ID: 26103129

    Biochemical reductions in oxidative lipids associated with blood‑pressure lowering in CKD—supports potential cardiovascular benefit via mechanistic pathways.

  351. Eicosapentaenoic Acid combined with optimal statin therapy improves endothelial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 24158248

    EPA modestly improved endothelial function (FMD) and lowered triglycerides in CAD patients.

  352. Stabilizing effect of combined eicosapentaenoic acid and statin therapy on coronary thin-cap fibroatheroma

    PubMed ID: 24637411

    EPA added to statin improved plaque morphology (fibrous cap thickening) and lowered plaque inflammation—direct cardioprotective mechanism.

  353. 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(Âź) REVEAL Trial

    PubMed ID: 25185754

    High‑purity EPA produced large TG reductions and corrected omega‑3 deficiency rapidly — very strong support for heart risk‑factor improvement.

  354. Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid may increase low-density lipoprotein particle size by improving triglyceride metabolism in patients with hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 23811682

    Purified EPA reduced TRLs and increased LDL particle size — favorable heart‑related lipoprotein changes.

  355. Effect of pretreatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUfas) on hematological parameters and platelets aggregation in patients during elective coronary artery bypass grafting

    PubMed ID: 23700945

    IV ω‑3 reduced collagen‑stimulated platelet aggregation peri‑CABG with no increased bleeding — relevant cardiac perioperative outcome.

  356. 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

    Higher n‑3:n‑6 ratios associated with less plaque progression in pravastatin subgroup (observational imaging support).

  357. Omega-3 free fatty acids for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia: the EpanoVa fOr Lowering Very high triglyceridEs (EVOLVE) trial

    PubMed ID: 24528690

    Robust RCT in severe hypertriglyceridemia showing large TG and non‑HDL reductions — strong CVD risk‑factor benefit.

  358. 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 showed meaningful triglyceride and non‑HDL reductions with OM3‑FFA in statin‑treated high‑risk patients.

  359. 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 shifted lipoprotein AA/EPA/DHA composition and correlated with improved MAP/pulse pressure—cardiovascular relevance.

  360. 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 CAD patients, increases in serum n-3/n-6 ratios were associated with less coronary plaque progression (observational association).

  361. Early impact of prescription Omega-3 fatty acids on platelet biomarkers in patients with coronary artery disease and hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 21701167

    Short RCT reduced platelet activation markers, indicating antithrombotic potential relevant to heart health.

  362. Low omega-6 vs. low omega-6 plus high omega-3 dietary intervention for chronic daily headache: protocol for a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 21496264

    Dietary interventions produced large increases in omega-3 index and favorable HUFA shifts — beneficial cardiovascular biomarkers.

  363. 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 supplementation reduced platelet reactivity in PCI patients when added to aspirin+clopidogrel, relevant to secondary cardiac risk.

  364. 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 plus diet markedly lowered triglycerides in dyslipidemic patients.

  365. Regular consumption of n-3 fatty acid-enriched pork modifies cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 18590592

    n-3–enriched pork increased DHA and improved triglycerides and platelet-related markers in healthy adults (favorable CVD risk signals).

  366. 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

    Moderate‑dose fish oil lowered triglycerides, increased HDL and reduced platelet AA — favorable cardiovascular risk marker changes.

  367. 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 and lowered triglycerides in dyslipidemic adults — directly cardiovascular-relevant.

  368. 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 DHA and decreases in triacylglycerols — favorable cardiometabolic effects.

  369. 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

    Incorporation into plasma lipids and reduced platelet activation — cardioprotective surrogate effects.

  370. Plasma lipid levels and platelet and neutrophil function in patients with vascular disease following fish oil and olive oil supplementation

    PubMed ID: 1328817

    Four weeks of fish oil lowered TG ~26%, reduced platelet aggregation and neutrophil LTB4 — multiple mechanisms supporting cardiovascular protection.

  371. Effects of two types of fish oil supplements on serum lipids and plasma phospholipid fatty acids in coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 2239719

    Six months of fish oil markedly lowered TG but increased LDL in some patients with coronary disease — clinically important but mixed effects.

  372. Influence of dietary fish on eicosanoid metabolism in man

    PubMed ID: 2123355

    Mackerel consumption changed platelet eicosanoids (↓thromboxane, ↑prostacyclin metabolite) — favorable cardiovascular mediator shifts.

  373. Dietary n-3 alpha-linolenic and n-6 linoleic acids modestly lower serum lipoprotein(a) concentration but differentially influence other atherogenic lipoprotein traits: A randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 38714425

    ALA diet led to modest LDL and Lp(a) decreases, favorable for heart risk reduction.

  374. 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

    Fish oil reduced triglycerides in type‑2 diabetes patients; perilla (ALA) had favorable glycemic effects — both relevant for cardiovascular risk.

  375. Plasma Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients After an Acute Coronary Syndrome in MERLIN-TIMI 36

    PubMed ID: 33840228

    In post‑ACS patients higher circulating long‑chain marine ω‑3 was robustly associated with substantially lower cardiovascular and sudden cardiac death.

  376. Effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on ischemic heart disease and cardiometabolic risk factors: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study

    PubMed ID: 34749668

    Large MR analysis indicates genetically higher ALA linked to lower ischemic heart disease risk and improved lipid markers.

  377. 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 showed dose‑dependent, clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions with EPA+DHA — established heart‑risk benefit.

  378. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-enriched hen eggs consumption enhances microvascular reactivity in young healthy individuals

    PubMed ID: 29633621

    Omega‑3 enriched eggs reduced triglycerides, lowered blood pressure and improved microvascular reactivity—multiple cardiometabolic improvements.

  379. 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

    Dose‑dependent plasma EPA/DHA increases and modest triglyceride lowering provide strong biomarker and metabolic support for heart health.

  380. Intake of Fatty Fish Alters the Size and the Concentration of Lipid Components of HDL Particles and Camelina Sativa Oil Decreases IDL Particle Concentration in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Metabolism

    PubMed ID: 29645359

    Fatty fish intake favorably remodeled HDL (larger, more lipid‑rich) and other lipoprotein subclass improvements relevant to CVD risk.

  381. Effect of alpha-linolenic acid in combination with the flavonol quercetin on markers of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy, non-obese adults: A randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover trial

    PubMed ID: 30278429

    High‑dose ALA lowered total cholesterol, LDL‑C and apoB—classic heart‑risk factor improvements.

  382. 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

    Fish oil RCT in T2D improved HbA1c and lipid profile including TG/LDL—cardiometabolic benefits relevant to heart health.

  383. Dietary α-Linolenic Acid, Marine ω-3 Fatty Acids, and Mortality in a Population With High Fish Consumption: Findings From the PREvenciĂłn con DIeta MEDiterrĂĄnea (PREDIMED) Study

    PubMed ID: 26813890

    Large Mediterranean cohort: meeting ALA and marine n‑3 targets associated with markedly lower fatal CVD/CHD and all‑cause mortality (strong observational evidence).

  384. 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 (~16%) and raised HDL in metabolic syndrome/T2D—classic cardioprotective lipid changes.

  385. 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

    Plant/microalgae n-3 oils reduced total and LDL cholesterol and raised erythrocyte EPA in hypertriglyceridemic adults—favorable heart disease risk markers.

  386. 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

    Prospective link between higher n‑3 intake and lower odds of elevated CRP suggests long‑term cardiac risk reduction.

  387. Lignan content of the flaxseed influences its biological effects in healthy men and women

    PubMed ID: 23885993

    Flaxseed bars lowered total and LDL cholesterol and oxidized LDL — supporting reduced atherosclerotic risk.

  388. 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

    Large post‑MI trial: additional low‑dose n‑3 reduced major CV events in statin non‑users (borderline), with no benefit in statin users — mixed but clinically relevant.

  389. Randomized placebo-controlled intervention with n-3 LC-PUFA-supplemented yoghurt: effects on circulating eicosanoids and cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 23332800

    n‑3 supplementation improved triglycerides and HDL—cardiometabolic effects favorable for heart health.

  390. Plasma and dietary omega-3 fatty acids, fish intake, and heart failure risk in the Physicians' Health Study

    PubMed ID: 22952185

    Large prospective data found higher plasma ALA/DPA and modest fish intake associated with lower future heart‑failure risk (observational).

  391. n-3 fatty acids, ventricular arrhythmia-related events, and fatal myocardial infarction in postmyocardial infarction patients with diabetes

    PubMed ID: 22110169

    Post‑MI diabetic subgroup analysis found a large, significant reduction in ventricular arrhythmia‑related events with combined EPA‑DHA+ALA—strong cardiovascular safety/benefit signal (subgroup/post‑hoc caveats).

  392. 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 circulating long‑chain n‑3, especially DHA, associated with lower long‑term atrial fibrillation risk—strong associative evidence for cardiac benefit.

  393. 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

    Dietary ALA/EPA/DHA changed LDL fatty acids, lowered triglycerides and DHA raised HDL — clinically relevant lipid improvements for heart health.

  394. 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

    Fish oil raised DHA and total n‑3 in RBCs and flax raised RBC EPA/DPA — clear biomarker changes supportive of heart health.

  395. Higher plasma docosahexaenoic acid is associated with reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis in women with CAD

    PubMed ID: 16983146

    Higher plasma DHA linked to slower coronary atherosclerosis progression in women (prospective clinical association).

  396. Oily fish reduces plasma triacylglycerols: a primary prevention study in overweight men and women

    PubMed ID: 17027436

    Two oily‑fish servings/week lowered triacylglycerols over 24 weeks (cardiovascular risk biomarker).

  397. 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

    Long‑chain n‑3 intake reduced triglycerides and small dense LDL proportion—strong cardiometabolic biomarker improvements.

  398. Flaxseed oil increases the plasma concentrations of cardioprotective (n-3) fatty acids in humans

    PubMed ID: 16365063

    ALA supplementation raised EPA/DPA in a chronically ill cohort—improves circulating cardioprotective n‑3s.

  399. 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

    Lowering n‑6:n‑3 with EPA/DHA produced consistent and clinically relevant reductions in fasting and postprandial triglycerides.

  400. Effect of randomized supplementation with high dose olive, flax or fish oil on serum phospholipid fatty acid levels in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    PubMed ID: 16188207

    High‑dose fish oil increased EPA/DHA and improved AA:EPA—mechanistic markers tied to cardiovascular effects.

  401. The dietary alpha-linolenic acid to linoleic acid ratio does not affect the serum lipoprotein profile in humans

    PubMed ID: 16317123

    Higher dietary ALA modestly lowered LDL and some VLDL particles in healthy volunteers.

  402. 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 (long-chain n‑3) markedly lowered triglycerides and small dense LDL—clinically relevant cardiometabolic benefit.

  403. Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid from fish oils: differential associations with lipid responses

    PubMed ID: 12010583

    EPA+DHA lowered triglycerides (heart risk factor) but raised LDL and LDL oxidizability — mixed but clinically important cardiac effects.

  404. Effect of alpha-linolenic acid-rich Camelina sativa oil on serum fatty acid composition and serum lipids in hypercholesterolemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 12370843

    Camelina (ALA) increased EPA/DPA and produced a substantial LDL‑cholesterol reduction (~12%) — strong cardiometabolic signal.

  405. Effects of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from plant and marine origin on platelet aggregation in healthy elderly subjects

    PubMed ID: 10655965

    Marine EPA/DHA reduced ex vivo platelet aggregation in older adults—potentially cardioprotective.

  406. Essential fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: the Edinburgh Artery Study

    PubMed ID: 10613625

    Large population study showed lower n‑3 (EPA/ALA) associated with some cardiovascular outcomes (observational evidence).

  407. 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

    RCT in patients with suspected MI found fish oil reduced total cardiac events, nonfatal MI and cardiac deaths — strong clinical evidence for heart protection.

  408. Mediterranean alpha-linolenic acid-rich diet in secondary prevention of coronary heart disease

    PubMed ID: 7911176

    Large randomized secondary‑prevention trial: ALA‑rich Mediterranean diet markedly reduced recurrent cardiac events and overall mortality — strong heart‑health signal (dietary n‑3 relevance).

  409. 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

    Dietary EPA+DHA lowered systolic BP and substantially reduced triglycerides/VLDL — direct cardiometabolic improvements linked to heart risk reduction.

  410. Long-term omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation reduces the recurrence of persistent atrial fibrillation after electrical cardioversion

    PubMed ID: 22120130

    Large trial with substantial reduction in AF recurrence when fish oil started before cardioversion — strong cardiac rhythm benefit.

  411. Fish intake is associated with a reduced progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 15321802

    Prospective cohort showed higher fish intake associated with less progression of coronary stenosis in postmenopausal women (observational).

  412. Differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on vascular reactivity of the forearm microcirculation in hyperlipidemic, overweight men

    PubMed ID: 10982541

    DHA improved microvascular dilation and reduced vasoconstriction — favorable for cardiac/vascular health.

  413. Interactions between dietary fat, fish, and fish oils and their effects on platelet function in men at risk of cardiovascular disease

    PubMed ID: 9081682

    Reduced platelet aggregation and thromboxane responses — antithrombotic effects relevant to heart health.

  414. Effects of a new fish oil concentrate on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia

    PubMed ID: 7889894

    Robust RCT showing pronounced triglyceride/VLDL reductions and HDL increases — important cardiometabolic benefit.

  415. Fish oil amplifies the effect of propranolol in mild essential hypertension

    PubMed ID: 2147175

    Fish oil reduced blood pressure and improved lipids/neurohormonal markers in mild hypertension — potential heart-protective effects.

  416. The effects of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) intervention on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35067753

    Improvements in triglycerides and inflammatory markers in NAFLD support reduced cardiovascular risk.

  417. 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 produced substantial triglyceride reductions—relevant to heart disease risk (EPA derivative rather than pure fish oil).

  418. Effect of Weight Reduction Diets Containing Fish, Walnut or Fish plus Walnut on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Women

    PubMed ID: 31679359

    Fish+walnut diet during weight loss reduced SBP and improved LDL/HDL and inflammatory markers—cardiometabolic benefit.

  419. Long-Term Treatment with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids as a Monotherapy in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    PubMed ID: 26316434

    12‑month n‑3 PUFA improved triglycerides and HDL in children—favourable heart risk profile changes.

  420. 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 improved triglycerides, total cholesterol and glucose—strong cardiovascular risk factor improvements.

  421. 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 (cardiac fat) and improved triglycerides—beneficial for cardiac health.

  422. Long-term metabolic effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 7702027

    Long-term post-bypass fish-oil reduced triglycerides by ~19% without major adverse metabolic effects.

  423. Effect of pravastatin and omega-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with combined hyperlipidemia

    PubMed ID: 8241095

    Clear ~30% triglyceride lowering in randomized data supports cardiovascular risk-factor improvement.

Blood circulation (397)
  1. Omega-3 free fatty acids for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia: the EpanoVa fOr Lowering Very high triglyceridEs (EVOLVE) trial

    PubMed ID: 24528690

    Large RCT in very high TGs showing substantial TG lowering (dose‑responsive) and improved non‑HDL → important circulatory lipid benefit.

  2. 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 showed dose‑dependent TG and non‑HDL reductions with OM3‑FFA, improving atherogenic lipid profile.

  3. 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 increased EPA/DPA/DHA across lipoprotein fractions and decreased AA; mechanistically relevant to circulation.

  4. 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

    Observational association: increases in serum n-3/n-6 ratios linked to less coronary plaque progression by IVUS.

  5. Early impact of prescription Omega-3 fatty acids on platelet biomarkers in patients with coronary artery disease and hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 21701167

    Modest reductions in platelet activation markers after short treatment → antiplatelet/antithrombotic mechanism for circulation.

  6. Treatment of aspirin-resistant patients with omega-3 fatty acids versus aspirin dose escalation

    PubMed ID: 20117379

    Omega‑3 improved platelet responsiveness and thromboxane in aspirin‑resistant patients—relevant to circulation/antithrombotic effects.

  7. 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 dual antiplatelet therapy reduced platelet reactivity after PCI, improving factors relevant to circulation.

  8. 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 n‑3 plus diet counseling cut triglycerides substantially in HIV dyslipidemia.

  9. Regular consumption of n-3 fatty acid-enriched pork modifies cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 18590592

    Dietary n-3 via enriched pork raised DHA and improved some cardiovascular risk markers including triglycerides and platelet markers.

  10. 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 fish oil trial lowered triglycerides, improved HDL and reduced platelet AA — favorable effects on atherogenic profile.

  11. The n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid increase systemic arterial compliance in humans

    PubMed ID: 12145002

    7-week EPA/DHA trial raised arterial elasticity (+36% with EPA) and lowered triglycerides — directly relevant to vascular function.

  12. 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 DHA/AA and reductions in triacylglycerols — favorable circulatory risk‑factor changes.

  13. 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

    Fish oil incorporation reduced platelet activation/TxB2 — supports improved microcirculatory and antithrombotic profile.

  14. Influence of dietary fish on eicosanoid metabolism in man

    PubMed ID: 2123355

    Mackerel intake altered platelet eicosanoid production (less thromboxane, more prostacyclin metabolite) — favorable vascular mediator profile.

  15. 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 reduced arterial stiffness (brachial‑ankle PWV) and raised serum n‑3 — supports vascular health.

  16. Dietary n-3 alpha-linolenic and n-6 linoleic acids modestly lower serum lipoprotein(a) concentration but differentially influence other atherogenic lipoprotein traits: A randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 38714425

    ALA‑rich diets produced modest LDL and Lp(a) reductions, which are favorable for circulation.

  17. 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

    Fish oil raised erythrocyte EPA/DHA and reduced triglycerides in T2DM patients, supporting circulatory risk improvement.

  18. Plasma Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients After an Acute Coronary Syndrome in MERLIN-TIMI 36

    PubMed ID: 33840228

    Higher circulating long‑chain marine ω‑3 levels were strongly associated with lower cardiovascular and sudden cardiac death risk after ACS.

  19. Effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on ischemic heart disease and cardiometabolic risk factors: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study

    PubMed ID: 34749668

    Mendelian randomization found genetically higher ALA linked to lower ischemic heart disease and improved cardiometabolic markers, supporting circulatory benefit from ALA pathways.

  20. The effects of n-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil on genetic and metabolic profiles in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 31902378

    Flaxseed ALA reduced triglycerides and improved lipids in gestational diabetes, beneficial for circulation.

  21. EPA+DHA, but not ALA, Improved Lipids and Inflammation Status in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 30900815

    Supplemental EPA+DHA produced clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions, a key circulatory risk factor.

  22. 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 and lowered BP/TG in healthy adults—direct circulating vascular benefit.

  23. The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

    PubMed ID: 27619403

    Flaxseed‑derived omega‑3 improved lipids and oxidative markers in PCOS women.

  24. 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

    Fish oil improved lipids (TG, LDL, TC) in diabetics, supporting vascular health.

  25. Dietary α-Linolenic Acid, Marine ω-3 Fatty Acids, and Mortality in a Population With High Fish Consumption: Findings From the PREvenciĂłn con DIeta MEDiterrĂĄnea (PREDIMED) Study

    PubMed ID: 26813890

    Large cohort: adequate ALA/marine n‑3 intake associated with substantially lower cardiovascular mortality (observational).

  26. 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 (~16%) and raised HDL in metabolic syndrome/T2D—clinically relevant lipid improvements for circulation.

  27. 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

    Plant/microalgae n-3 oils lowered total and LDL cholesterol and raised erythrocyte EPA in hypertriglyceridemic adults—direct cardiometabolic/circulatory benefit.

  28. Lignan content of the flaxseed influences its biological effects in healthy men and women

    PubMed ID: 23885993

    Flaxseed bar RCT: marked reductions in total, LDL and oxidized LDL — supports improved vascular risk profile.

  29. 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 trial subgroup: omega‑3 reduced major events in statin non‑users (borderline) — some circulatory/clinical CV signal.

  30. Randomized placebo-controlled intervention with n-3 LC-PUFA-supplemented yoghurt: effects on circulating eicosanoids and cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 23332800

    Dose‑dependent n‑3 intervention lowered triglycerides and raised HDL in hypertriglyceridemic adults—direct circulation/lipid benefit.

  31. 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

    Margarines with EPA/DHA markedly raised erythrocyte omega‑3 index quickly—biomarker linked to vascular health.

  32. Higher plasma docosahexaenoic acid is associated with reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis in women with CAD

    PubMed ID: 16983146

    Higher plasma DHA associated with slower CAD progression in women (observational vascular outcome).

  33. Oily fish reduces plasma triacylglycerols: a primary prevention study in overweight men and women

    PubMed ID: 17027436

    Two oily‑fish portions/week lowered blood triglycerides over 24 weeks (cardio‑circulatory biomarker).

  34. 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

    Adding long‑chain n‑3s reduced triglycerides and fewer small dense LDL particles—favorable for circulation/arterial health.

  35. 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

    Lowering n‑6:n‑3 with EPA/DHA reduced fasting and postprandial triglycerides, beneficial to circulation.

  36. Cardiac autonomic changes associated with fish oil vs soy oil supplementation in the elderly

    PubMed ID: 15821181

    2 g/day fish oil increased heart‑rate variability (improved autonomic cardiac function), a robust cardiovascular physiology effect.

  37. Effect of randomized supplementation with high dose olive, flax or fish oil on serum phospholipid fatty acid levels in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    PubMed ID: 16188207

    High‑dose fish oil increased EPA/DHA and lowered AA:EPA ratio—biomarkers linked to vascular/anti‑thrombotic effects.

  38. Effect of an increased intake of alpha-linolenic acid and group nutritional education on cardiovascular risk factors: the Mediterranean Alpha-linolenic Enriched Groningen Dietary Intervention (MARGARIN) study

    PubMed ID: 11815311

    ALA margarine lowered fibrinogen (pro‑thrombotic) though lipid changes were mixed; partial circulatory benefit.

  39. Effect of alpha-linolenic acid-rich Camelina sativa oil on serum fatty acid composition and serum lipids in hypercholesterolemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 12370843

    Camelina (ALA) increased EPA/DPA and lowered LDL ≈12% — meaningful cardiometabolic improvement.

  40. 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 diet reduced ex vivo platelet aggregation in older adults—direct effect on blood flow/clotting potential.

  41. 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 in suspected MI patients reduced cardiac events and nonfatal MI, consistent with improved circulation/cardiovascular outcomes.

  42. Mediterranean alpha-linolenic acid-rich diet in secondary prevention of coronary heart disease

    PubMed ID: 7911176

    Alpha‑linolenic–rich Mediterranean diet after MI reduced recurrent cardiac events and mortality — strong circulation/secondary prevention signal (dietary n‑3 relevant).

  43. 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

    Dietary EPA+DHA lowered systolic BP (−5.1 mmHg) and markedly reduced triglycerides/VLDL — direct circulation/Cardio risk improvements.

  44. Effects of dietary oleic, linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids on blood pressure, serum lipids, lipoproteins and the formation of eicosanoid precursors in patients with mild essential hypertension

    PubMed ID: 1972963

    Two‑week linseed (ALA) diet lowered stress systolic BP and triglycerides in hypertensive men — supports vascular benefits.

  45. Effects of a New Combination of Medical Food on Endothelial Function and Lipid Profile in Dyslipidemic Subjects: A Pilot Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 30723735

    Multi‑ingredient medical food including omega‑3 improved endothelial function (flow‑mediated dilation) vs comparator—moderate, confounded evidence for circulation.

  46. 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 infarction after SAH, a clear cerebrovascular circulation benefit.

  47. Long-term omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation reduces the recurrence of persistent atrial fibrillation after electrical cardioversion

    PubMed ID: 22120130

    Large trial showing reduced AF recurrence with fish oil implies improved cardiac rhythm circulation outcomes.

  48. Fish intake is associated with a reduced progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 15321802

    Observational link between higher fish intake and less progression of coronary stenosis — supports circulation/vascular benefit.

  49. Differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on vascular reactivity of the forearm microcirculation in hyperlipidemic, overweight men

    PubMed ID: 10982541

    DHA improved microvascular endothelium-dependent dilation and reduced vasoconstriction in overweight men — direct vascular benefit.

  50. 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 omega-3 reduced platelet aggregation and thromboxane B2 — consistent antithrombotic/circulatory effects.

  51. Effects of a new fish oil concentrate on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia

    PubMed ID: 7889894

    Large RCT showing substantial triglyceride/VLDL reductions and HDL increases — strong circulation-related lipid benefits.

  52. Fish oil amplifies the effect of propranolol in mild essential hypertension

    PubMed ID: 2147175

    Randomized trial where fish oil reduced BP and improved lipids and neurohormonal markers — circulation benefits.

  53. 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 lowered triglycerides and improved inflammatory markers in NAFLD, supporting vascular risk reduction.

  54. Effect of Weight Reduction Diets Containing Fish, Walnut or Fish plus Walnut on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Women

    PubMed ID: 31679359

    Dietary marine + plant omega‑3s during weight loss reduced systolic BP and improved lipids—direct BP/circulatory benefit in overweight women.

  55. Long-Term Treatment with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids as a Monotherapy in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    PubMed ID: 26316434

    12‑month n‑3 PUFA improved lipids and insulin resistance in children—favourable for long‑term circulatory health.

  56. 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

    Improved triglycerides, total cholesterol and glucose in adults with NAFLD/hyperlipidemia—favourable for circulation/vascular risk.

  57. 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 (cardiac) fat and visceral fat—indirectly beneficial to cardiovascular circulation.

  58. 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 omega‑3 produced large triglyceride reductions (~30%), relevant to circulation and atherogenic lipids.

  59. Predictors of change in omega-3 index with fish oil supplementation in peripheral artery disease

    PubMed ID: 28457318

    4.4 g/day fish oil substantially raised the omega‑3 index in PAD patients, a biomarker linked to vascular health and circulation.

  60. 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

    Fish oil in T2D increased EPA/DHA and a metabolite (CMPF) correlated with larger TG reductions—favorable lipid effects relevant to circulation.

  61. 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 statins reduced triglycerides and prevented fibrous coronary plaque progression (per‑protocol) — clinically relevant circulation benefit.

  62. 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

    Large (~40%) and sustained TG reductions in cART patients indicate meaningful circulatory/lipid benefits.

  63. 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

    Marked omega‑3 index rise and increased pro‑resolving mediators in PAD patients imply vascular anti‑inflammatory/repair potential.

  64. 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

    In dialysis patients n‑3 improved vagal HRV indices, lowered heart rate and reduced triglycerides — favourable circulatory/autonomic effects.

  65. 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‑dose EPA+DHA raised RBC omega‑3 index and reduced triglycerides (~18%) — clinically relevant circulation/metabolic improvements.

  66. 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 produced a clear ~23% triglyceride reduction and increased LPL activity — strong favorable effect on circulatory lipid risk factors.

  67. 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 reduced coronary plaque progression in statin-treated patients.

  68. 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 EPA/DHA and modestly lowered triglycerides and raised HDL.

  69. Effect of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia in pediatric patients with obesity

    PubMed ID: 31271554

    3 g/day in hypertriglyceridemic obese children produced large triglyceride reductions.

  70. 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/wk farmed salmon increased O3I and lowered triglycerides vs control — favorable circulation/metabolic markers.

  71. Comparison of Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic Acid Versus Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil Supplementation on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Normolipidemic Adults

    PubMed ID: 32178279

    High‑dose EPA/DHA (≈4.8 g/day) lowered TG and VLDL‑P in healthy adults — direct lipid improvements relevant to circulation.

  72. 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

    In CKD patients omega‑3s reduced triglycerides and improved pulse‑wave velocity (arterial stiffness) — direct vascular benefit.

  73. 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

    Food‑based omega‑3 increased omega‑3 index and modestly lowered 24‑h diastolic BP and heart rate—circulatory benefits.

  74. 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

    High‑dose ethyl esters lowered fasting/postprandial TG and improved some postprandial vascular measures.

  75. Erythrocyte deformability and aggregability in patients undergoing colon cancer surgery and effects of two infusions with omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 31658051

    Perioperative IV omega‑3 increased erythrocyte EPA and reduced red‑cell aggregation—improves microcirculatory properties.

  76. Effects of DHA-Rich n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and/or Resistance Training on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Overweight and Obese Post-Menopausal Women

    PubMed ID: 34371972

    DHA lowered triglycerides and diastolic BP in overweight/obese postmenopausal women — direct circulation benefits.

  77. Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate vascular inflammation: A rationale for their atheroprotective effects

    PubMed ID: 33812168

    High‑dose EPA reduced endothelial/vascular inflammatory markers (CCL2, VCAM1), a plausible atheroprotective mechanism.

  78. Short-Term Intake of Yellowstripe Scad versus Salmon Did Not Induce Similar Effects on Lipid Profile and Inflammatory Markers among Healthy Overweight Adults despite Their Comparable EPA+DHA Content

    PubMed ID: 34684525

    Salmon intake reduced triglycerides and IL‑6 vs comparator, supporting short‑term cardiometabolic improvements.

  79. Changes in lipoprotein particle subclasses, standard lipids, and apolipoproteins after supplementation with n-3 or n-6 PUFAs in abdominal obesity: A randomized double-blind crossover study

    PubMed ID: 33933722

    High‑dose EPA+DHA produced substantial triglyceride and lipoprotein improvements in adults with abdominal obesity.

  80. Effectiveness of a Novel ω-3 Krill Oil Agent in Patients With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 34989797

    Large phase‑3 RCT: krill‑oil ω‑3 substantially lowered fasting triglycerides in severe hypertriglyceridemia—strong circulation/lipid benefit.

  81. 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

    In post‑MI patients, on‑treatment EPA rises associated with fewer major cardiac events (but also higher AF risk) — mixed but relevant to circulation.

  82. Lipid extract from blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) improves glycemic traits in Chinese type 2 diabetic mellitus patients: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36409163

    Blue‑mussel lipid extract (contains n‑3s) lowered triglycerides and insulin resistance—indirect circulation/metabolic support (complex product).

  83. 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

    Add‑on 4 g/day EPA+DHA on statin markedly lowered TG, VLDL, small dense LDL and non‑HDL—clinically relevant circulatory lipid improvements.

  84. 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

    Fish oil improved some blood lipids (TG down, HDL up) alongside muscle benefits in older adults.

  85. 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

    Free‑fatty‑acid EPA raised plasma EPA/DPA and produced modestly larger triglyceride reductions vs icosapent ethyl (randomized crossover, n=100).

  86. 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

    Imaging RCT: greater TG lowering with EPA+DHA associated with lipid‑rich plaque regression and fewer cardiac events—strong mechanistic circulation evidence.

  87. DHA Supplementation During Pregnancy Enhances Maternal Vagally Mediated Cardiac Autonomic Control in Humans

    PubMed ID: 35953431

    Prenatal DHA increased maternal vagal tone and lowered heart rate — direct physiological circulatory benefit.

  88. A randomized clinical trial of omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D supplementation on electrocardiographic risk profiles

    PubMed ID: 37454148

    Supplemental omega‑3s increased HRV and produced small ECG changes consistent with improved autonomic/circulatory tone.

  89. 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 reduced remnant cholesterol/TG and improved ankle‑brachial index — objective vascular improvements.

  90. 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 TG substantially lowered serum triglycerides and shifted lipidomic profile (large RCT).

  91. 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 produced substantial triglyceride and atherogenic lipid reductions in severe hypertriglyceridemia (RCT).

  92. 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 in higher‑TG subgroup, markers relevant to circulation.

  93. Fish-Oil Supplementation and Cardiovascular Events in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis

    PubMed ID: 41201837

    Large RCT in hemodialysis patients showed marked reduction in serious cardiovascular events (strong circulation/vascular benefit).

  94. A Bayesian analysis of the VITAL trial: effects of ω-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular events

    PubMed ID: 40032221

    Large primary‑prevention trial showing modest reductions in coronary events/MI — strong clinical circulation/vascular outcome signal.

  95. 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 lowered triglycerides and changed adipose/plasma oxylipins, supporting improved vascular risk profile.

  96. 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 cohort found higher dietary long‑chain n‑3 linked to lower AMI risk in diabetics — observational but relevant to circulation.

  97. Supplementation with omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids attenuates platelet reactivity in postmenopausal women

    PubMed ID: 35791734

    Robust RCT/crossover showing sustained reductions in platelet activation and aggregation — directly improves circulatory/antithrombotic function.

  98. Fish oil treatment and apolipoprotein(a)

    PubMed ID: 1586386

    Dose‑dependent EPA rise and triglyceride lowering support improved circulating lipid profile relevant to circulation.

  99. Delayed omega-3 fatty acid supplements in renal transplantation. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 7871564

    Modest diastolic blood pressure reduction in post‑transplant patients — circulatory parameter improvement.

  100. Increased plasma thrombin-antithrombin III complex levels in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients with albuminuria are reduced by ethyl icosapentatenoate

    PubMed ID: 8607100

    Reduced thrombin–antithrombin complex (TAT) in diabetics — favorable effect on coagulation/circulation.

  101. Effect of dietary supplementation with n-3 fatty acids on coronary artery bypass graft patency

    PubMed ID: 8540453

    Randomized trial showed reduced vein-graft occlusion after CABG (clinically meaningful vascular benefit).

  102. 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

    Atherosclerosis RCT showed TG lowering and haemostatic changes potentially beneficial to circulation.

  103. Safety and efficacy of Omacor in severe hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 9865671

    Severe hypertriglyceridemia trial showed very large TG reductions and favorable VLDL changes relevant to circulation.

  104. Effects of dietary fish and weight reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in overweight hypertensives

    PubMed ID: 9774368

    Daily fish meals lowered ambulatory BP and heart rate, indicating improved circulatory metrics.

  105. 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 with improved HDL/TG profile supports better vascular health and circulation.

  106. 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

    Post-MI reduction in major CV events implies improved overall circulatory outcomes.

  107. Differential effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil or soy lecithin on human platelet adhesion

    PubMed ID: 10595648

    Reduced stimulated platelet adhesiveness implies lower thrombotic tendency and improved blood flow.

  108. 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

    Adding a fish meal to weight loss improved lipids and insulin responses—favorable for vascular health.

  109. 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 in dialysis patients are anti-atherogenic—relevant to circulation.

  110. Effect of omega-3 fatty acids and simvastatin on hemostatic risk factors and postprandial hyperlipemia in patients with combined hyperlipemia

    PubMed ID: 10634827

    In hyperlipemia patients on simvastatin, omega‑3 improved postprandial lipemia and reduced prothrombotic markers, benefiting circulation.

  111. 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 improved flow‑mediated dilation (endothelial function) in hypercholesterolemic subjects.

  112. Influence of age and dietary fish oil on plasma soluble adhesion molecule concentrations

    PubMed ID: 11115423

    Age‑dependent reduction in soluble VCAM‑1 in older adults — favorable endothelial activation marker change.

  113. The effect of n-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis: results from SCIMO, an angiographic study, background and implications

    PubMed ID: 11838000

    Lowered pro‑atherosclerotic cytokine mRNA and associated with reduced angiographic atherosclerosis progression.

  114. [The effect of omega-3 fatty acids on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases]

    PubMed ID: 11789299

    Concentrated omega‑3 in statin‑treated CVD patients reduced a targeted cardiovascular risk marker (biomarker improvement).

  115. Fatty acid saturation of the diet and plasma lipid concentrations, lipoprotein particle concentrations, and cholesterol efflux capacity

    PubMed ID: 11864853

    Controlled feeding study improved serum cholesterol efflux and altered lipoprotein/apolipoprotein patterns (biomarkers relevant to circulation).

  116. 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 post‑MI trial showed early reductions in sudden cardiac death and total mortality, strong cardiovascular/circulatory benefit.

  117. 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

    n‑3 lowered fasting/postprandial triglycerides (good) though LDL‑C rose (mixed circulatory effects).

  118. Atorvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids protect against activation of the coagulation system in patients with combined hyperlipemia

    PubMed ID: 12871402

    Adding omega‑3 to atorvastatin reduced several coagulation activation markers, suggesting reduced thrombogenicity in circulation.

  119. n-3 long-chain FA decrease serum levels of TG and remnant-like particle-cholesterol in humans

    PubMed ID: 12848279

    Randomized trial (860 mg/day) produced consistent, significant triglyceride and remnant‑cholesterol reductions—direct circulation risk markers.

  120. 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 for 10 weeks significantly lowered triglycerides and improved TG/HDL — beneficial vascular/lipid effects.

  121. The effect of n-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins and blood pressure in patients with CRF

    PubMed ID: 15211441

    8 weeks n‑3 lowered triglycerides (−21%) and raised HDL in chronic renal failure — favorable circulation/lipid changes.

  122. 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 lowered triglycerides and mean arterial pressure in healthy men — supports circulation benefits.

  123. 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

    Combination with simvastatin produced large triglyceride reductions—favourable for circulation/lipid profile.

  124. 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

    Marked triglyceride lowering in HIV patients indicates clear circulatory metabolic benefit (tempered by LDL rise).

  125. Omega-3 fatty acid prevents heart rate variability reductions associated with particulate matter

    PubMed ID: 16210665

    Prevented PM2.5-related HRV declines, implying vascular/autonomic protection relevant to circulation.

  126. N-3 Fatty acids for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 15893193

    Perioperative n‑3 reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation after CABG — improved perioperative cardiac outcomes relevant to circulation.

  127. Dietary intake of differently fed salmon; the influence on markers of human atherosclerosis

    PubMed ID: 15638820

    Dietary marine n‑3 (salmon) lowered triglycerides and adhesion molecules (VCAM-1), supporting vascular health.

  128. 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

    Large RCT in hyperlipidemic men reduced endothelial-activation markers (sICAM-1, sTM), supportive of improved vascular health.

  129. Trans, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vascular function-a yin yang situation?

    PubMed ID: 16713391

    4 g/day n-3 reduced triglycerides, mean arterial pressure and 24-h heart rate in healthy men (direct vascular/circulatory effects).

  130. The relationship between tissue RBC n-3 fatty acids and pulse wave velocity

    PubMed ID: 16634535

    Cross-sectional: higher RBC EPA associated with lower arterial stiffness (baPWV), suggesting vascular benefit (observational).

  131. 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

    Obese men: 4 g/day fish oil lowered TG and raised HDL—favorable circulatory lipid changes relevant to circulation/vascular risk.

  132. Eicosapentaenoic acid reduces the progression of carotid intima-media thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 16616147

    Purified EPA slowed/reversed carotid IMT and improved arterial stiffness in T2D over ~2 years.

  133. 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

    Large trial: omega‑3 improved arterial elasticity (pulse wave propagation) in elderly men.

  134. Highly purified omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are effective as adjunct therapy for secondary prevention of myocardial infarction

    PubMed ID: 17575805

    Large post-MI trial (GISSI) showed substantial mortality and sudden-death reductions—strong cardiovascular/circulatory benefit.

  135. Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on major coronary events in hypercholesterolaemic patients (JELIS): a randomised open-label, blinded endpoint analysis

    PubMed ID: 17398308

    Large trial with EPA added to statin lowered major coronary events—supports improved vascular outcomes.

  136. 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

    8‑week RCT produced a clear ~17% fasting triglyceride reduction, a favorable vascular risk factor change.

  137. 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

    1 g/day n-3 PUFA modestly reduced mortality and CV hospitalizations in chronic heart failure patients.

  138. 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

    In dialysis patients omega-3 lowered triglycerides—a favorable circulation/lipid effect.

  139. The lipid-lowering effects of phytosterols and (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids are synergistic and complementary in hyperlipidemic men and women

    PubMed ID: 18492838

    Omega-3 (alone and with phytosterols) produced substantial triglyceride and LDL/total cholesterol improvements relevant to circulation.

  140. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in peripheral arterial disease: effect on lipid pattern, disease severity, inflammation profile, and endothelial function

    PubMed ID: 18237823

    Improved endothelial function (FMD) and soluble thrombomodulin in peripheral artery disease—direct vascular benefit.

  141. Reduction in the recurrence of stroke by eicosapentaenoic acid for hypercholesterolemic patients: subanalysis of the JELIS trial

    PubMed ID: 18451347

    Large trial showed reduced recurrent stroke—clear vascular benefit.

  142. 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 produced large reductions in triglycerides/VLDL and non-HDL—strongly circulation-relevant.

  143. 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

    JELIS subgroup showed large CAD risk reduction in dyslipidemic patients—strong cardiovascular/circulatory relevance.

  144. Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 19727884

    Fish/seal oils lowered triglycerides and systolic BP—beneficial for vascular health.

  145. Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 19394939

    Improved flow-mediated dilation and reduced TG/TNF-α—direct endothelial function improvement.

  146. 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 omega-3 reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation and ICU stay, indicating circulatory benefits.

  147. The effects of pitavastatin, eicosapentaenoic acid and combined therapy on platelet-derived microparticles and adiponectin in hyperlipidemic, diabetic patients

    PubMed ID: 19172517

    EPA reduced pro‑thrombotic platelet‑derived microparticles, beneficial for circulation/coagulation.

  148. 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

    In elderly HF patients n‑3 lowered NT‑proBNP and inflammatory markers, consistent with improved cardiac stress/circulation markers.

  149. 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

    Large JELIS analyses show EPA reduced coronary events in high‑risk subgroups, implying circulation/atherosclerotic benefit.

  150. Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid reduces cardio-ankle vascular index in association with decreased serum amyloid A-LDL in metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 19763135

    Randomized metabolic‑syndrome trial: 1.8 g/day EPA improved arterial stiffness (CAVI) and improved vascular/inflammatory markers.

  151. 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

    In type 2 diabetes fish oil lowered triglycerides (improving a circulation risk factor) though no change in endothelial function.

  152. Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human atrial electrophysiology

    PubMed ID: 21147262

    Increased atrial refractory periods and reduced AF inducibility—electrophysiologic circulation benefit.

  153. 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 long‑chain n‑3 PUFA in dairy improved triglycerides and HDL/LDL ratio—markers relevant to circulation and atherosclerotic risk.

  154. The metabolic effects of omega-3 plant sterol esters in mixed hyperlipidemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 20617456

    Omega‑3 plant sterol esters produced substantial triglyceride lowering and modest diastolic BP reduction—favors healthier circulation.

  155. Preventive effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on coronary artery disease in patients with peripheral artery disease

    PubMed ID: 20484828

    JELIS PAD subgroup showed marked reduction in major coronary events with EPA, supporting clinically meaningful circulatory/cardio benefit in PAD.

  156. [Antiarrhythmic activity of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with stable ischemic heart disease and ventricular rhythm disturbances]

    PubMed ID: 21591384

    Reduced ventricular extrasystoles and mean heart rate — cardiac rhythm benefits with secondary circulation relevance.

  157. 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

    EPA addition to statin therapy reduced arterial stiffness indices (baPWV, carotid ÎČ) indicating improved vascular function.

  158. Effects of chronic omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on human pulmonary vein and left atrial electrophysiology in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    PubMed ID: 21624541

    Chronic fish oil prolonged atrial/PV refractoriness and reduced AF inducibility — favorable electrophysiologic/circulatory effects.

  159. 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

    Fish oil preserved atrial mechanical function and reduced atrial stunning after cardioversion — improved atrial performance relevant to circulation.

  160. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on left ventricular function and functional capacity in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

    PubMed ID: 21215550

    In nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, n‑3 improved LVEF, peak VO2 and reduced HF hospitalizations — major circulatory/clinical benefits.

  161. 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

    Higher‑dose n‑3 improved LVEF and FMD in severe HF patients — improved cardiac and endothelial function.

  162. 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 tissue factor in CHF patients indicate improved antithrombotic/haemostatic profile relevant to circulation.

  163. 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 fibrin clot structure, reduced thrombin generation and oxidative stress in PCI patients—pro‑circulatory effects.

  164. n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrences after electrical cardioversion: a prospective, randomized study

    PubMed ID: 21844082

    Peri‑cardioversion n‑3 reduced AF recurrence at 1 year—meaningful rhythm/circulatory outcome.

  165. A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 21839455

    1.24 g/day n‑3 lowered metabolic‑syndrome features including hypertension and waist circumference—favors vascular health.

  166. 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‑3PUFA roughly halved post‑CABG atrial fibrillation rates, a clinically meaningful circulation/arrhythmia endpoint.

  167. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 22313793

    Fish oil (and/or soy) raised adiponectin/NO and produced modest BP improvements in metabolic‑syndrome women.

  168. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 23173831

    Healthy older adults had a clinically meaningful systolic BP reduction (~7 mmHg) after 5 weeks of ω‑3.

  169. 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

    Large trial in statin‑treated patients showed substantial triglyceride and non‑HDL reductions that favorably affect vascular risk and circulation.

  170. 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

    High‑dose pure EPA substantially reduced large VLDL and small LDL particle concentrations in very high‑TG patients — strong atherogenic-lipoprotein benefit.

  171. n-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with dysglycemia

    PubMed ID: 22686415

    Large RCT showed no reduction in CV events but a modest triglyceride reduction—benefit to circulation biomarkers but no clinical events.

  172. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 22839709

    IHD cohort with 1 g/day ω‑3 improved HRV and reduced arrhythmia metrics — supports circulatory/autonomic benefits.

  173. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 22894624

    Large RCT (icosapent ethyl) produced marked triglyceride reductions — directly relevant to circulation/arterial lipid load.

  174. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 22623230

    RCT showed improved platelet inhibition in PCI patients on dual antiplatelet therapy — relevant to vascular circulation/antithrombotic effects.

  175. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 23237436

    Post‑MI RCT showed reductions in ventricular ectopy and ECG markers of electrical instability — relevant to cardiac circulation/arrhythmia risk.

  176. Fish oil and neurovascular reactivity to mental stress in humans

    PubMed ID: 23408034

    8‑week trial blunted heart‑rate and sympathetic reactivity to stress—favorable hemodynamic effects relevant to circulation.

  177. 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 produced large triglyceride/remnant lipid reductions — beneficial for vascular risk and circulation.

  178. Omega-3 fatty acid therapy reduces triglycerides and interleukin-6 in hypertriglyeridemic HIV patients

    PubMed ID: 23683266

    3.6 g/day in hypertriglyceridemic HIV patients reduced triglycerides and inflammatory cytokines, supporting vascular benefit.

  179. Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids reduce lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) in patients with stable angina

    PubMed ID: 24555913

    1‑month RCT in stable angina reduced Lp‑PLA2 and oxidized‑LDL—improved vascular inflammatory/lipid markers tied to circulation.

  180. 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‑dose EPA (4 g/day) lowered inflammatory/oxidative markers (Ox‑LDL, Lp‑PLA2, hsCRP) in high‑TG patients, supporting vascular health.

  181. Fish-oil supplementation alters numbers of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles independently of eNOS genotype

    PubMed ID: 25332321

    Increased EPCs and decreased EMPs—cellular markers favor endothelial repair.

  182. Effects of icosapent ethyl on lipoprotein particle concentration and size in statin-treated patients with persistent high triglycerides (the ANCHOR Study)

    PubMed ID: 26073397

    Reduced atherogenic VLDL and LDL particle concentrations in statin-treated high‑risk patients — favorable circulation/lipoprotein profile.

  183. 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

    EPA started after PCI reduced 30‑day adverse cardiac events and ventricular arrhythmias — acute cardiac/circulatory benefit.

  184. 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 (strong circulation evidence).

  185. Isoenergetic diets differing in their n-3 fatty acid and polyphenol content reflect different plasma and HDL-fraction lipidomic profiles in subjects at high cardiovascular risk

    PubMed ID: 24961394

    Dietary n‑3 intervention changed blood/HDL lipidomic profiles and associated with lower LDL signals (moderate relevance).

  186. 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 RCT substantially lowered non‑fasting triglycerides (large, clinically relevant circulation benefit).

  187. 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

    Preoperative omega‑3 lowered incidence of post‑CABG atrial fibrillation and shortened ICU stay — clinically important perioperative circulatory outcome.

  188. 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

    Lowered triglycerides and enriched pro-resolving lipid mediators in PAD patients despite no FMD change — biologically relevant vascular effects.

  189. 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 reductions (highly relevant).

  190. Metabolic response to omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26611718

    Flaxseed oil trial in diabetic‑nephropathy patients lowered triglycerides/VLDL and improved insulin measures—metabolic benefits linked to vascular risk.

  191. Effects of niacin and omega-3 fatty acids on the apolipoproteins in overweight patients with elevated triglycerides and reduced HDL cholesterol

    PubMed ID: 25932792

    Altered apolipoprotein/lipoprotein composition in high‑TG overweight patients (biochemical circulation effects).

  192. 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 (4 g/day EPA) produced large triglyceride and non‑HDL reductions and lowered hsCRP—clear atherogenic lipid/imflammation improvements relevant to circulation.

  193. 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 trial showed triglyceride lowering (circulatory lipid improvement) though LDL pattern unchanged.

  194. 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 statin therapy reduced plaque lipid volume and increased fibrous volume—direct improvement in coronary plaque composition.

  195. Endothelial function and insulin sensitivity during acute non-esterified fatty acid elevation: Effects of fat composition and gender

    PubMed ID: 25921849

    Acute crossover study showed clear improvement in endothelial function (FMD) when LC n‑3 added to a saturated‑fat meal.

  196. 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

    ~1.5 g/day EPA+DHA reduced systolic BP ~7 mmHg (improves circulation/BP).

  197. 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

    Improved heart‑rate variability and lower resting heart rate in psoriatic arthritis suggest autonomic/circulatory benefit.

  198. 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

    Heart‑failure trial showed improvements in BNP and multiple echo indices indicating improved cardiac function/circulation.

  199. Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on plasma apolipoprotein C-III levels in patients from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies

    PubMed ID: 27206952

    Prescription EPA (4 g/day) markedly lowered ApoC‑III and triglycerides—favorable for circulation/atherogenic lipids.

  200. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Supplementation and Oxidative Stress in HIV-Seropositive Patients. A Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 27015634

    In HIV+ patients 2.4 g/day lowered triglycerides—relevant to vascular risk and circulation.

  201. Icosapent ethyl (eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester): Effects on remnant-like particle cholesterol from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies

    PubMed ID: 27596132

    High‑purity EPA (4 g/day) reduced remnant‑like particle cholesterol and triglycerides—beneficial for circulation.

  202. 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 omega‑3 reduced adverse remodeling (cardiac structural benefit relevant to circulation), though not a direct circulation measure.

  203. 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) substantially lowered triglycerides and boosted EPA—strong favorable lipid changes for circulation/vascular risk.

  204. 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

    MAT9001 reduced triglycerides, VLDL and ApoC3 much more than EPA‑EE—clear atherogenic lipid improvements relevant to circulation.

  205. A randomized controlled trial of eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary heart disease on statins

    PubMed ID: 28863874

    EPA added to statin reduced coronary plaque volume and lipid content — surrogate evidence of improved vascular health/circulation.

  206. Comparison of the effect of omega-3 supplements and fresh fish on lipid profile: a randomized, open-labeled trial

    PubMed ID: 29259181

    Eating trout twice weekly produced large improvements in TG, LDL and HDL vs capsules—clinically meaningful circulation/lipid benefits.

  207. 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 omega‑3 markedly reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation after CABG—cardiac rhythm/circulatory benefit.

  208. Enteral Diet Enriched with ω-3 Fatty Acid Improves Oxygenation After Thoracic Esophagectomy for Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 28138734

    Enteral EPA/GLA improved postoperative PaO2/FiO2 (~+15%), a direct improvement in oxygenation/circulatory gas exchange.

  209. Beneficial Effects of n-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 29017158

    n‑3PUFA improved the atherogenic index in T2D—favorable for circulation/vascular risk.

  210. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 30415628

    Large RCT (icosapent ethyl) produced marked reductions in ischemic events—strong evidence of circulation/ischemic benefit.

  211. Effects of marine n-3 fatty acid supplementation in renal transplantation: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30125457

    Improved endothelial function and lower triglycerides/hs‑CRP indicate better vascular/endothelial health.

  212. 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 reduced atherogenic index and sulfur amino acids in T2D, suggesting improved vascular risk profile.

  213. Effects of sarpogrelate, eicosapentaenoic acid and pitavastatin on arterioslcerosis obliterans-related biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes (SAREPITASO study)

    PubMed ID: 30271161

    EPA added to statin therapy improved ABI and reduced platelet activation markers (vascular function evidence).

  214. 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 added to lifestyle in obese teens improved endothelial dysfunction markers and triglycerides.

  215. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on fibrosis, endothelial function and myocardial performance, in ischemic heart failure patients

    PubMed ID: 29752009

    Short RCT in ischaemic HF showed improved endothelial function and multiple vascular markers.

  216. 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

    Fish oil reduced rescue thrombosis procedures in AV fistula patients — clinically relevant circulatory/thrombosis outcome.

  217. Supplementation with saury oil, a fish oil high in omega-11 monounsaturated fatty acids, improves plasma lipids in healthy subjects

    PubMed ID: 31784345

    Saury (LCMUFA + omega‑3) lowered triglycerides and raised HDL — favorable for circulation/CV risk.

  218. 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) reduced triglycerides and improved metabolic markers in pre‑diabetes — relevant to circulation/CV risk.

  219. Long-term vitamin D and high-dose n-3 fatty acids' supplementation improve markers of cardiometabolic risk in type 2 diabetic patients with CHD

    PubMed ID: 31309919

    Co‑supplementation including high‑dose n‑3 improved carotid IMT and lipids in T2DM+CHD patients — direct vascular benefit.

  220. Benefits of Fasting Abbreviation with Carbohydrates and Omega-3 Infusion During CABG: a Double-Blind Controlled Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 30916121

    Perioperative ω‑3 reduced need for vasoactive drugs, implying improved perioperative hemodynamics/circulatory stability.

  221. REDUCE-IT USA: Results From the 3146 Patients Randomized in the United States

    PubMed ID: 31707829

    Large outcomes trial (icosapent ethyl) reduced ischemic cardiovascular events, reflecting improved vascular outcomes/circulation.

  222. Effects of Icosapent Ethyl on Total Ischemic Events: From REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 30898607

    Major trial showed substantial reductions in ischemic events and total ischemic event rates (favors circulation/vascular outcomes).

  223. [Effects of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from different sources on glucolipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic patients with dyslipidemia]

    PubMed ID: 31177752

    Fish‑oil arm lowered triglycerides and raised HDL versus plant oil, favourable lipid changes relevant to circulation.

  224. 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/d) lowered triglycerides and hsCRP in statin-treated patients—beneficial circulatory risk profile changes.

  225. 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

    4 g/day ω‑3 ethyl esters improved lipoprotein subclass profile (larger LDL particles, lower atherogenic lipids), relevant to vascular health.

  226. Effects of n-3 PUFA on endothelial function in patients with peripheral arterial disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

    PubMed ID: 31262371

    Randomized trial in peripheral arterial disease showed significant improvement in FMD and omega‑3 incorporation.

  227. 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‑hip fracture RCT reported large, significant reductions in DVT and pulmonary embolism after 1 month of omega‑3.

  228. Reduction in Revascularization With Icosapent Ethyl: Insights From REDUCE-IT Revascularization Analyses

    PubMed ID: 33148016

    Icosapent ethyl substantially lowered coronary revascularization events, indicating major vascular/circulatory benefit.

  229. Long Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Vascular Stiffness in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33396567

    RCT in AAA patients: 1.8 g/day LC‑n‑3 reduced PWV and resting heart rate (direct vascular benefit).

  230. [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

    Dose-dependent reductions in 24-h heart rate and ventricular extrasystoles in HFrEF patients indicate meaningful circulatory/autonomic effects.

  231. 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

    EPA formulation lowered triglycerides, which favorably affects circulatory risk profile though not a direct flow measurement.

  232. 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

    Pulse-pressure reduction in women with abdominal obesity suggests a beneficial effect on vascular function and circulation.

  233. Diabetes Mellitus, Race, and Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Incidence of Heart Failure Hospitalization

    PubMed ID: 35361440

    VITAL ancillary showed reduced heart-failure hospitalizations in diabetics, implying improved cardiovascular outcomes and circulation in that subgroup.

  234. Impact of Icosapent Ethyl on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Heart Failure in REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 35377160

    REDUCE‑IT HF subgroup: substantial triglyceride and hs‑CRP reductions, modest/uncertain clinical endpoint benefit—supports improved lipid/circulatory risk profile.

  235. Treatment With Icosapent Ethyl to Reduce Ischemic Events in Patients With Prior Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From REDUCE-IT PCI

    PubMed ID: 35261279

    Icosapent ethyl produced large, consistent reductions in ischemic events and revascularizations in prior‑PCI subgroup—strong circulation/ischemia benefit.

  236. Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality With Icosapent Ethyl in Patients With Prior Myocardial Infarction

    PubMed ID: 35483753

    Icosapent ethyl substantially lowered ischemic events, MI and CV death in prior‑MI subgroup—direct supportive evidence for circulation/vascular outcomes.

  237. 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

    Long‑term purified EPA lowered triglycerides ~17–21% with good safety—favorable circulating lipid changes.

  238. 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

    Large RCT of purified EPA produced large triglyceride and atherogenic lipoprotein reductions linked to improved circulatory risk profile.

  239. Potential effects of icosapent ethyl on cardiovascular outcomes in cigarette smokers: REDUCE-IT smoking

    PubMed ID: 35953437

    REDUCE‑IT subgroup showed lower major cardiovascular events in smokers with purified EPA, implying improved cardiovascular/circulatory outcomes.

  240. 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

    Genotype‑stratified RCT showed marked LDL and TG reductions in PPARG carriers, suggesting circulation/lipid improvements in responders.

  241. 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

    VITAL win‑ratio reanalysis found fewer coronary events (MI/CHD) in low‑fish consumers taking 1 g/day omega‑3, indicating circulation/CHD benefit in that subgroup.

  242. Cost-Effectiveness of Icosapent Ethyl in REDUCE-IT USA: Results From Patients Randomized in the United States

    PubMed ID: 38156550

    Cost‑effectiveness analysis of REDUCE‑IT (icosapent ethyl) based on large RCT showing large reductions in CV events — implies improved circulation outcomes.

  243. Cardiovascular Benefits of Icosapent Ethyl in Patients With and Without Atrial Fibrillation in REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 36802845

    REDUCE‑IT subgroup analyses confirm MACE reductions but note increased AF hospitalization — net circulation/heart benefit with tradeoffs.

  244. Icosapent ethyl following acute coronary syndrome: the REDUCE-IT trial

    PubMed ID: 38252107

    REDUCE‑IT subgroup (recent ACS) with large reductions in ischemic events and revascularizations — strong circulation/ischemia benefit.

  245. 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 type 2 diabetes trial fish‑oil improved triglycerides and HDL and metabolic markers, supporting better vascular risk profile.

  246. 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

    Crossover RCT showed reduced procoagulant extracellular vesicles, lower thrombin generation and lower triglycerides — mechanistic circulatory improvements.

  247. Nutritional effect on lipoproteins and their subfractions in patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: a 12-week randomized trial-the DIETA trial

    PubMed ID: 38872193

    In psoriatic arthritis, diet + omega‑3 improved HDL subfractions over 12 weeks (favorable lipid/circulatory profile).

  248. Effects of icosapent ethyl according to baseline residual risk in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: results from REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 38678009

    Large ASCVD subgroup from REDUCE‑IT showing ~25–30% relative reduction in major CV events — robust vascular benefit.

  249. Lipoprotein(a) Blood Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction With Icosapent Ethyl

    PubMed ID: 38530686

    Large cardiovascular outcomes trial (icosapent ethyl) reduced MACE, consistent with improved large‑vessel cardiovascular outcomes.

  250. Icosapent ethyl modulates circulating vascular regenerative cell content: The IPE-PREVENTION CardioLink-14 trial

    PubMed ID: 38552629

    Icosapent ethyl increased vascular progenitor subsets and lowered oxidative stress in those cells — supports vascular regenerative capacity.

  251. The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelial Dysfunction

    PubMed ID: 39859026

    RCT in metabolic‑syndrome patients showed improved endothelial function (↑RHI, ↓AI) and lower ApoB — direct, objective vascular benefit.

  252. 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 trial: no overall event reduction but treatment responders (↑omega‑3 index) had fewer long‑term events, suggesting circulatory/clinical benefit in responders.

  253. 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

    Combined exercise+omega‑3 reduced vascular adhesion markers (ICAM/VCAM) and improved metabolic measures, indicating vascular benefit.

  254. 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 increased HDL apoA‑I exchange/activity, a mechanistic improvement relevant to vascular health.

  255. Cardiovascular Outcomes With Icosapent Ethyl by Baseline Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: A Secondary Analysis of the REDUCE-IT Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 39968782

    Large cardiovascular outcome trial (high‑dose EPA) showing substantial reductions in coronary events — strong indirect support for circulation/vascular benefit.

  256. 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-derived predictive modeling identifies subgroups who gain CHD risk reduction from omega‑3, supporting population‑level circulatory benefit in some.

  257. Omega and heart rate variability in overweight and obese schoolchildren

    PubMed ID: 39972155

    In overweight children, omega‑3 improved heart‑rate variability and lipids (TG down, HDL up)—good support for healthier cardiac autonomic/circulatory profile.

  258. Comparative Reductions in Investigator-Reported and Adjudicated Ischemic Events in REDUCE-IT

    PubMed ID: 34620410

    Large CV outcome trial showed major ischemic event reductions with EPA—supports improved vascular outcomes and circulation.

  259. Blood pressure lowering in elderly subjects: a double-blind crossover study of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 1989427

    Fish‑oil lowered blood pressure and triglycerides in hypertensive elderly — supports circulatory health.

  260. Enteral and supplemental parenteral nutrition enriched with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in intensive care patients - A randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33932802

    RCT in ventilated ICU patients showed earlier cessation of catecholamines (improved hemodynamic recovery), a circulation-related clinical signal.

  261. Icosapent Ethyl Reduces Ischemic Events in Patients With a History of Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: REDUCE-IT CABG

    PubMed ID: 34710343

    Icosapent ethyl markedly reduced ischemic events in post-CABG patients, indicating important circulation/cardiovascular benefits (prescription EPA study).

  262. Effect of icosapent ethyl on progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with elevated triglycerides on statin therapy: a prospective, placebo-controlled randomized trial (EVAPORATE): interim results

    PubMed ID: 32609331

    IPE slowed coronary plaque progression on CT—mechanistic evidence that omega‑3 (EPA) benefits arterial circulation.

  263. Benefits of Icosapent Ethyl Across the Range of Kidney Function in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease or Diabetes: REDUCE-IT RENAL

    PubMed ID: 34706555

    Large trial (icosapent ethyl) reduced major CV events in statin‑treated high‑TG patients—strong clinical support for vascular/circulatory benefit.

  264. Circulating triacylglycerol and apoE levels in response to EPA and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in adult human subjects

    PubMed ID: 15469651

    High-dose DHA markedly lowered triglycerides and raised apoE, improving circulating lipid profile relevant to circulation.

  265. 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 resting heart rate — favorable circulatory risk-factor changes.

  266. Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the clinical course of hyperlipidemia

    PubMed ID: 15656713

    Krill oil trial showed improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL versus fish oil/placebo (n=120).

  267. Soluble adhesion molecules in healthy subjects: a dose-response study using n-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 15553594

    High-dose n-3 lowered sP-selectin (platelet/endothelial activation marker), implying improved vascular/endothelial status.

  268. Lipid responses to a dietary docosahexaenoic acid supplement in men and women with below average levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol

    PubMed ID: 15930485

    Significant triglyceride and small‑dense LDL reductions (good for circulation) but LDL cholesterol rose, making net vascular benefit uncertain.

  269. 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

    In CAD patients omega-3 lowered triglycerides ~18–22% — clinically relevant for circulation/atherogenic risk.

  270. Microalgal docosahexaenoic acid decreases plasma triacylglycerol in normolipidaemic vegetarians: a randomised trial

    PubMed ID: 16571158

    Large triglyceride lowering (~23%) in vegetarians — clear favorable circulating lipid effect (but LDL rose).

  271. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation improves fasting and postprandial lipid profiles in hypertriglyceridemic men

    PubMed ID: 17684201

    DHA 3 g/day produced a marked -24% triglyceride reduction and decreased small dense LDL — clear beneficial circulatory lipid changes though LDL rose modestly.

  272. Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil on erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid and blood lipid levels

    PubMed ID: 17977469

    Dose–response trial in overweight adults showed strong triglyceride lowering and HDL rise per g DHA — robust metabolic benefit for circulation.

  273. Low-dose docosahexaenoic acid lowers diastolic blood pressure in middle-aged men and women

    PubMed ID: 17374663

    Low‑dose DHA lowered diastolic BP ~3.3 mmHg and raised blood DHA — supports circulatory improvements including BP.

  274. Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on blood lipids in statin-treated hyperlipidaemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 17393216

    High‑dose DHA (8 g/day) in statin-treated patients cut triglycerides ~27% — clinically meaningful circulatory lipid benefit.

  275. 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 (FMD) — indicates improved vascular health in disease.

  276. Impact of foods enriched with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte n-3 levels and cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 17349088

    Dietary EPA+DHA increased erythrocyte n‑3 and these rises associated with better arterial compliance and lower TXB2.

  277. Docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil improves heart rate variability and heart rate responses to exercise in overweight adults

    PubMed ID: 18339222

    DHA‑rich oil improved heart‑rate variability and lowered resting HR in overweight adults — supports circulatory/autonomic health.

  278. Inclusion of fish or fish oil in weight-loss diets for young adults: effects on blood lipids

    PubMed ID: 18490931

    Oily fish/fish oil during calorie restriction produced greater TG reductions and favourable lipid trends (circulatory risk).

  279. The role of n-3 PUFAs in preventing the arrhythmic risk in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy

    PubMed ID: 18982439

    Cardiomyopathy trial showed marked reductions in arrhythmic risk markers and NSVT episodes (strong circulatory/arrhythmia benefit).

  280. Effects of fatty and lean fish intake on blood pressure in subjects with coronary heart disease using multiple medications

    PubMed ID: 18665413

    Lean fish intervention modestly lowered systolic/diastolic BP in CHD patients (benefit to circulation).

  281. 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

    Fish oil predicted reductions in fasting insulin and HOMA‑IR during calorie restriction (metabolic improvements relevant to circulation).

  282. 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 n‑3 feeding in elderly raised EPA/DHA and lowered triglycerides (favourable circulatory risk marker changes).

  283. 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

    Small triglyceride lowering in treated HIV patients and shift toward anti‑inflammatory leukotrienes—beneficial for circulation though modest.

  284. Moderate consumption of fatty fish reduces diastolic blood pressure in overweight and obese European young adults during energy restriction

    PubMed ID: 19487105

    Salmon or fish oil during weight loss reduced SBP/DBP (~4 mmHg) — beneficial blood‑pressure effect.

  285. 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 atherosclerotic plaques with reduced plaque inflammation and features of greater stability—relevant to vascular health.

  286. Relationships between plasma fatty acid composition and coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 21099130

    Higher blood EPA associated with fewer major coronary events, implying improved large-vessel circulation outcomes.

  287. Gender-specific inhibition of platelet aggregation following omega-3 fatty acid supplementation

    PubMed ID: 20708391

    Acute EPA/DHA reduced platelet aggregation (sex‑specific) — plausible short‑term circulatory benefit.

  288. 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

    Adding 4 g/day n‑3 to simvastatin produced large TG reductions — favorable for circulatory risk profile.

  289. The effects of dietary fatty acid supplementation on endothelial function and vascular tone in healthy subjects

    PubMed ID: 14553835

    Improved endothelium-dependent vasodilation in healthy middle-aged adults — direct marker of vascular function.

  290. Effects of n-3 fatty acids on macro- and microvascular function in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    PubMed ID: 20071644

    Improved postprandial macro- (FMD) and microvascular blood flow in type 2 diabetics — direct vascular benefit.

  291. Effects of seal oil and tuna-fish oil on platelet parameters and plasma lipid levels in healthy subjects

    PubMed ID: 20652432

    Seal oil reduced platelet activation (p‑selectin) and lowered TG/increased HDL over 14 days — antithrombotic/lipid signals.

  292. Effect of low doses of long-chain n-3 PUFAs on endothelial function and arterial stiffness: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21865334

    1.8 g/day lowered triglycerides (~16.5%) in older adults though no change in endothelial function.

  293. Differential association of docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids with carotid intima-media thickness

    PubMed ID: 21757663

    Inverse association between serum DHA and carotid IMT suggests anti-atherosclerotic/vascular benefit.

  294. 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

    Favorable shifts in LDL particle size and reductions in ApoCIII/Lp-PLA2 when added to atorvastatin, implying improved vascular risk profile.

  295. Preliminary evidence that acute long-chain omega-3 supplementation reduces cardiovascular reactivity to mental stress: a randomized and placebo controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21967854

    Short RCT reduced blood‑pressure reactivity to mental stress—favorable cardiovascular reactivity effect.

  296. DHA-rich fish oil reverses the detrimental effects of saturated fatty acids on postprandial vascular reactivity

    PubMed ID: 21831993

    Acute RCT showed large, significant improvement in endothelial flow‑mediated dilatation (direct vascular function evidence).

  297. 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 omega‑3 (with/without niacin) reduced triglycerides and arterial stiffness (augmentation index), directly improving vascular function.

  298. 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 (n‑3) lowered triglycerides and raised HDL in high‑risk women, beneficial for circulation.

  299. Platelet redox balance in diabetic patients with hypertension improved by n-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 23238663

    In T2DM+HT patients fish oil reduced platelet oxidative stress and lowered triglycerides — meaningful circulatory/cardiometabolic effects.

  300. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation, vascular function and risk factors for cardiovascular disease: a randomized controlled trial in young adults

    PubMed ID: 23817470

    DHA markedly lowered triglycerides/VLDL in healthy adults (mixed endothelial results) — clear lipid/circulatory effect.

  301. Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementations reduce platelet aggregation and hemostatic markers differentially in men and women

    PubMed ID: 23390192

    Clear reductions in platelet aggregation and changes in hemostatic markers support improved circulatory/thrombotic profiles.

  302. A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement

    PubMed ID: 23916928

    Perioperative n‑3 PUFA (with vitamins) reduced post‑op atrial fibrillation and improved antioxidant/inflammatory markers, indicating improved circulatory outcomes (confounded by vitamins).

  303. 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) at 4 g/day produced clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions vs EPA alone, directly improving lipid‑mediated circulatory risk.

  304. Atorvastatin plus omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester decreases very-low-density lipoprotein triglyceride production in insulin resistant obese men

    PubMed ID: 24299019

    ω‑3 ethyl esters added to statin further lowered VLDL‑TG via production/clearance changes — direct lipid/circulation relevance.

  305. Eicosapentaenoic acid improves glycemic control in elderly bedridden patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 24067797

    Elderly T2D patients on controlled diet had improved glycemia and atherogenic lipoprotein markers with EPA/DHA — cardiometabolic/circulatory relevance.

  306. 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 RCT showing krill oil lowered fasting triglycerides without raising LDL—relevant to circulation and lipid risk.

  307. 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 diet improved lipids and modestly lowered systolic BP, reducing predicted CHD risk—directly relevant to circulation.

  308. 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 EPA+DHA lowered triglycerides—favorable lipid change for circulation/vascular risk.

  309. Interaction between a CSK gene variant and fish oil intake influences blood pressure in healthy adults

    PubMed ID: 24401815

    High‑dose EPA+DHA reduced blood pressure in a genetic subgroup, indicating BP/circulatory benefit in responders.

  310. A new, microalgal DHA- and EPA-containing oil lowers triacylglycerols in adults with mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 25123060

    DHA or fish oil produced substantial triglyceride reductions vs control (clinically relevant).

  311. Reduction of prothrombin and Factor V levels following supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is sex dependent: a randomised controlled study

    PubMed ID: 24997005

    RCT showed modest decreases in procoagulant factors (Factor II, V, vWF), supporting improved hemostatic/circulatory profile.

  312. Increasing long-chain n-3PUFA consumption improves small peripheral artery function in patients at intermediate-high cardiovascular risk

    PubMed ID: 24746829

    Higher dietary long‑chain n‑3 intake associated with improved small‑artery reactive hyperemia index (saRHI) and favorable lipids.

  313. The effects of long-chain omega-3 fish oils and multivitamins on cognitive and cardiovascular function: a randomized, controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 25565485

    Large RCT in older adults found reduced aortic pulse and augmentation pressures with higher‑dose fish oil — direct vascular improvement.

  314. Docosahexaenoic Acid Attenuates Cardiovascular Risk Factors via a Decline in Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Plasma Levels

    PubMed ID: 26620373

    DHA‑enriched feeding lowered PCSK9 and triglycerides — favorable lipid changes relevant to circulation.

  315. 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 patients, prescription omega‑3 substantially lowered triglycerides, increased LDL particle size and improved ApoCIII/Lp‑PLA2 — meaningful cardiometabolic circulation markers.

  316. 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 (EPA+DHA) produced dose-related favourable shifts in LDL particle size (less atherogenic), directly relevant to circulation/atherosclerotic risk.

  317. 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

    Dose‑dependent increases in RBC DPA and inverse baseline associations with triglycerides/CRP support cardiometabolic relevance.

  318. The effect of plant sterols and different low doses of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil on lipoprotein subclasses

    PubMed ID: 26019023

    Adding EPA+DHA to plant-sterol spread reduced VLDL triglyceride/cholesterol in large VLDL particles and shifted HDL subclasses—beneficial for circulating lipoprotein profile.

  319. Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 27733252

    DHA substantially lowered post-meal triglycerides (good for postprandial circulation) though LDL rose; overall relevant to circulation.

  320. 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 favourable inflammatory marker and HDL changes versus EPA—biomarkers that support healthier circulation.

  321. Lipid responses in mildly hypertriglyceridemic men and women to consumption of docosahexaenoic acid-enriched eggs

    PubMed ID: 14639800

    DHA‑enriched eggs lowered triglycerides (−12.3%) and raised HDL (+5.0%) — clinically relevant lipid improvements.

  322. 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

    Pre‑treatment with omega‑3s modestly reduced angiographic restenosis after PTCA — vascular outcome benefit.

  323. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation accelerates chylomicron triglyceride clearance

    PubMed ID: 12562865

    Accelerated chylomicron TG clearance and lower postprandial TG/apoB‑48 — favorable for circulating lipoprotein handling.

  324. Omega-3 fatty acids improve blood pressure control and preserve renal function in hypertensive heart transplant recipients

    PubMed ID: 11207085

    Prevented long‑term systolic BP rise and vascular resistance increase in hypertensive transplant patients — strong circulatory benefit.

  325. 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

    Significant triglyceride lowering (reduces atherogenic burden) supports vascular health though LDL/insulin effects complicate net impact.

  326. Heart rate variability and fatty acid content of blood cell membranes: a dose-response study with n-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 10479194

    Dose‑dependent improvement in heart‑rate variability in men—a direct marker of autonomic/cardiac health.

  327. The effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 10189324

    Two-year fish-oil trial modestly reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis — direct circulation/vascular disease outcome.

  328. Docosahexaenoic acid but not eicosapentaenoic acid lowers ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate in humans

    PubMed ID: 10454450

    Purified DHA reduced ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate — favorable hemodynamic effects relevant to circulation.

  329. 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

    4 g/day EPA+DHA lowered systolic/diastolic blood pressure ~5–6 mmHg in mild hypertensive men — meaningful circulatory benefit.

  330. Effects of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on hemodynamics in humans

    PubMed ID: 9665096

    Supplemental DHA lowered resting heart rate and improved diastolic filling — positive physiologic circulatory effects.

  331. Fish diet, fish oil and docosahexaenoic acid rich oil lower fasting and postprandial plasma lipid levels

    PubMed ID: 8933125

    Dietary fish/fish oil lowered fasting and postprandial TG and improved HDL2/3 ratio — beneficial circulatory lipid profile.

  332. 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

    Concentrated EPA/DHA substantially lowered triglycerides and improved HDL and blood pressure — meaningful circulatory risk improvements.

  333. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on glucose homeostasis and blood pressure in essential hypertension. A randomized, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 7486485

    Modest systolic BP and triglyceride reductions in hypertensives — relevant to circulation.

  334. The effect of consumption of fish oil-enriched spreadable fats on platelet phospholipid fatty acid composition in human volunteers

    PubMed ID: 7814240

    EPA/DHA incorporation into platelet phospholipids and lowered n‑6:n‑3 ratio — plausible antithrombotic/circulatory benefit.

  335. 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 reduction in monocyte tissue factor activity — strong biomarker for reduced procoagulant risk and improved vascular biology.

  336. Effects of a fish oil supplement on blood pressure and serum lipids in patients treated for coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 1617510

    Coronary patients had large triglyceride reductions and attenuated systolic BP rise; supports circulation.

  337. Double-blind, randomized, controlled trial of fish oil supplements in prevention of recurrence of stenosis after coronary angioplasty

    PubMed ID: 1537131

    Peri‑procedural fish oil reduced angiographic restenosis after angioplasty (vascular outcome).

  338. Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids in plasma phospholipids are divergently associated with high density lipoprotein in humans

    PubMed ID: 1534256

    Large RCT with marked (≈21%) triglyceride lowering, beneficial for circulation and atherosclerotic risk.

  339. Influence of fish oil on blood lipids in coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 1831755

    Dose‑dependent triglyceride reductions in CAD patients, a favorable circulation/cardiac risk factor effect.

  340. Effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on blood pressure in hypertension. A population-based intervention trial from the TromsĂž study

    PubMed ID: 2137901

    EPA/DHA supplementation produced modest but significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in mild hypertension.

  341. Dose-response effects of fish-oil supplementation in healthy volunteers

    PubMed ID: 2141757

    Dose–response RCT: dose‑related rises in blood n‑3 and triglyceride lowering—meaningful circulation benefit.

  342. Alterations in serum phosphatidylcholine fatty acyl species by eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic ethyl esters in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 9101424

    Hypertriglyceridemia trial: EPA/DHA markedly increased serum incorporation and lowered triglycerides (~26%)—strong circulation/metabolic benefit.

  343. 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

    T2D trial: EPA reduced triglycerides and hs‑CRP—favorable metabolic/circulatory effects in patients.

  344. Effects of fish oil and curcumin supplementation on cerebrovascular function in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32127335

    Large RCT: fish oil lowered triglycerides and raised HDL and reduced arterial stiffness (in men) — direct vascular/circulatory benefits.

  345. 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

    Peri‑PCI omega‑3 reduced CK‑MB release, suggesting less procedural myocardial injury and improved immediate cardiac outcomes.

  346. [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 CHF with AF, omega‑3 improved arterial elasticity and stiffness markers (direct vascular/circulatory benefit).

  347. 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 collagen-induced platelet aggregation and TXB2 in hypertensive T2D patients (improves circulating thrombogenicity).

  348. EPA, but not DHA, decreases mean platelet volume in normal subjects

    PubMed ID: 12530552

    EPA modestly reduced mean platelet volume (marker of platelet activation) in healthy subjects (favorable).

  349. 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

    24‑h ambulatory BP and heart rate reductions in CKD patients indicate improved circulatory parameters.

  350. A long-term seal- and cod-liver-oil supplementation in hypercholesterolemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 11214732

    Long‑term cod/seal oil increased serum EPA and reduced platelet aggregation—may lower thrombotic risk.

  351. Effect of chia seeds or concentrated fish oil on cardiometabolic risk markers in subjects with hypertriglyceridaemia: a parallel clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 39360590

    EPA+DHA and chia both reduced triglycerides in hypertriglyceridaemic adults—direct circulatory risk‑factor benefit.

  352. 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 clearly lowered triglycerides and raised omega‑3 index in CAD patients—favourable circulatory lipid effects.

  353. 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

    EPA (±DHA) added to statin increased fibrous cap thickness in vulnerable coronary plaques (plaque stabilization).

  354. Concomitant Use of Rosuvastatin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Significantly Prevents Native Coronary Atherosclerotic Progression in Patients With In-Stent Neoatherosclerosis

    PubMed ID: 32759543

    EPA + rosuvastatin reduced plaque lipid content and inflammatory markers in stented patients.

  355. 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 purified EPA slowed/reversed coronary plaque progression — strong vascular benefit.

  356. 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

    4 g/day omega‑3 added to statin markedly lowered triglycerides and non‑HDL cholesterol.

  357. 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: 4 g/day ω‑3 produced substantial TG and non‑HDL‑C reductions—strong vascular risk benefit.

  358. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Serum Biomarkers, Inflammatory Agents, and Quality of Life of Patients on Hemodialysis

    PubMed ID: 27903997

    In hemodialysis patients ω‑3 raised HDL and lowered VCAM—favorable vascular biomarker changes.

  359. 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 (with low‑dose statin) restored circulating vascular progenitor cells and CFU‑ECs—supports vascular repair capacity.

  360. 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

    GISSI‑HF substudy: modest but significant improvement in LVEF (cardiac function) with n‑3 — relevant to circulation/cardiac performance.

  361. Omega-3 fatty acids plus rosuvastatin improves endothelial function in South Asians with dyslipidemia

    PubMed ID: 19337557

    Omega‑3 added to rosuvastatin improved endothelium‑dependent vasodilation and lipids in dyslipidemic adults.

  362. Vascular and metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids combined with fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 27424313

    Combination with fenofibrate improved endothelial function and inflammation—circulatory benefits likely contributed by omega‑3.

  363. Monocyte-suppressing effect of bezafibrate but not omega-3 fatty acids in patients with isolated hypertriglyceridaemia

    PubMed ID: 21223512

    Omega‑3 lowered triglycerides in isolated hypertriglyceridemia though without inflammatory changes—relevant to circulation via TG lowering.

  364. Significant differential effects of omega-3 fatty acids and fenofibrate in patients with hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 22153696

    Omega‑3 lowered triglycerides and improved flow‑mediated (endothelium‑dependent) dilation—direct endothelial/circulatory benefit.

  365. The effect of bezafibrate and omega-3 fatty acids on lymphocyte cytokine release and systemic inflammation in patients with isolated hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 21630032

    Prescription omega‑3 substantially lowered triglycerides (~31%) in hypertriglyceridemia—improves circulatory lipid burden.

  366. Hemostatic effects of bezafibrate and ω-3 fatty acids in isolated hypertriglyceridemic patients

    PubMed ID: 21857087

    Omega‑3 lowered triglycerides and reduced some hemostatic markers (fibrinogen/PAI‑1) — relevant to circulatory risk modulation.

  367. Prescription omega-3 fatty acid as an adjunct to fenofibrate therapy in hypertriglyceridemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 19597368

    Prescription ω‑3 plus fenofibrate produced very large TG reductions—strong cardiometabolic/circulatory impact.

  368. [Oxidation stress, insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction during the treatment of hyperlipidaemia]

    PubMed ID: 17323614

    ω‑3 with lipid therapy improved LDL oxidative markers and flow‑mediated dilation (endothelial function).

  369. Maxepa versus bezafibrate in hyperlipidemic cardiac transplant recipients

    PubMed ID: 1466329

    Large triglyceride reduction in heart transplant patients — supports circulatory lipid benefit.

  370. Including walnuts in a low-fat/modified-fat diet improves HDL cholesterol-to-total cholesterol ratios in patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 15562184

    Walnut (ALA) diet improved HDL and lowered LDL in T2D — relevant to circulation (dietary omega‑3 source).

  371. 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

    Dietary intervention raising EPA/DHA lowered endothelial activation marker (E‑selectin).

  372. Horse meat consumption affects iron status, lipid profile and fatty acid composition of red blood cells in healthy volunteers

    PubMed ID: 23025273

    Dietary intervention modestly lowered total and LDL cholesterol and raised RBC long‑chain n‑3 — supports circulation/lipid effects.

  373. 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 intake increased plasma DHA/EPA and lowered triacylglycerol (TAG) and some inflammatory markers—clear circulatory benefit.

  374. Inclusion of Atlantic salmon in the Chinese diet reduces cardiovascular disease risk markers in dyslipidemic adult men

    PubMed ID: 20797476

    Dyslipidemic men: oily fish raised EPA/DHA and improved triglycerides and HDL—direct circulatory lipid improvements.

  375. 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 added to simvastatin reduced non‑HDL cholesterol versus simvastatin alone—relevant to vascular risk and circulation.

  376. 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 lowered triglycerides in T2DM, supporting improved circulating lipids.

  377. Myocardial protection during elective coronary artery bypasses grafting by pretreatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 23789288

    Preoperative IV omega‑3 improved myocardial metabolism and oxygen extraction in CABG patients — direct circulatory/cardiac metabolic benefit.

  378. Gut function and immune and inflammatory responses in patients perioperatively fed with supplemented enteral formulas

    PubMed ID: 8956766

    Study reported increased intestinal microperfusion (improved local blood flow) after perioperative supplementation.

  379. Randomized Trial for Evaluation in Secondary Prevention Efficacy of Combination Therapy-Statin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (RESPECT-EPA)

    PubMed ID: 38873793

    Large RCT (icosapent ethyl) showed fewer coronary events (secondary endpoint) and numeric reduction in MACE — strong CV signal.

  380. 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

    Adding EPA to statin therapy reduced small LDL and increased large HDL particles — favorable for vascular health.

  381. 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 RCT raised ω‑3 index and lowered homocysteine — biomarkers relevant to vascular risk.

  382. 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 RCT: omega‑3 changed eicosanoids, improved triglycerides, apoB, Lp(a) and increased a nitric‑oxide endothelial marker — strong circulation/vascular relevance.

  383. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Impact on Clinical Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients With Dyslipidemia: Subanalysis of HIJ-PROPER

    PubMed ID: 31390907

    EPA/AA stratified ACS risk and treatment benefit—implicates EPA status in cardiovascular risk stratification.

  384. 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

    EPA altered HDL subfractions (HDL2/HDL3 ratio), a biomarker relevant to circulation/vascular risk.

  385. Effect of rosuvastatin and eicosapentaenoic acid on neoatherosclerosis: the LINK-IT Trial

    PubMed ID: 31334703

    EPA+rosuvastatin reduced plaque lipid burden and macrophage content (improves arterial health).

  386. 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 high‑dose omega‑3 improved remodeling and strain markers, indicating improved cardiac/circulatory outcomes.

  387. Does administration of eicosapentaenoic acid increase soluble thrombomodulin level in statin-treated patients with stable coronary artery disease?

    PubMed ID: 30143885

    EPA added to statin raised EPA/AA and altered endothelial biomarker (sTM), supporting vascular effects.

  388. 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 added to statin patients improved lipid profile (non‑HDL‑C) and increased EPA/AA ratio—favorable for vascular risk.

  389. The effect of omega-3 carboxylic acids on apolipoprotein CIII-containing lipoproteins in severe hypertriglyceridemia

    PubMed ID: 27919362

    OM3‑CA lowered apoCIII and shifted LDL subspecies in a cardioprotective direction despite LDL‑C rises.

  390. 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 1‑year cardiovascular events and deaths—implies improved clinical circulation/cardiovascular outcomes.

  391. n-3 fatty acids reduce plasma 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease

    PubMed ID: 26103129

    In CKD patients, n‑3 lowered 20‑HETE and oxidative lipids with associated blood‑pressure reduction—mechanistically supports circulation benefits.

  392. Eicosapentaenoic Acid combined with optimal statin therapy improves endothelial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 24158248

    Randomized CAD trial showed improved endothelial function (FMD) and lower triglycerides with EPA.

  393. Stabilizing effect of combined eicosapentaenoic acid and statin therapy on coronary thin-cap fibroatheroma

    PubMed ID: 24637411

    EPA added to statin produced plaque‑stabilizing changes (fibrous cap thickening), relevant to vascular health.

  394. 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(Âź) REVEAL Trial

    PubMed ID: 25185754

    High‑purity EPA trial produced large corrections in omega‑3 indices and major TG reductions — strong cardiovascular risk‑factor improvement.

  395. 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 reduced TRLs → favorable circulatory lipoprotein changes.

  396. Effect of pretreatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUfas) on hematological parameters and platelets aggregation in patients during elective coronary artery bypass grafting

    PubMed ID: 23700945

    Preoperative IV ω‑3 lowered collagen‑stimulated platelet aggregation without increased bleeding — relevant haemostasis effect.

  397. 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

    Higher blood n‑3:n‑6 ratios associated with less coronary plaque progression (observational in pravastatin subgroup) — supportive but not causal.

Pregnancy support (265)
  1. 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 lipid in very preterm infants reduced pulmonary inflammation and bronchopulmonary dysplasia incidence—strong neonatal support (premature infants).

  2. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements in women at high risk of breast cancer have dose-dependent effects on breast adipose tissue fatty acid composition

    PubMed ID: 20335550

    Dose‑dependent increases of EPA/DHA in serum and breast adipose tissue indicate enhanced maternal tissue delivery—relevant to breastfeeding and infant DHA supply.

  3. Eggs early in complementary feeding increase choline pathway biomarkers and DHA: a randomized controlled trial in Ecuador

    PubMed ID: 29092879

    Daily egg from 6–12 months increased infants' plasma DHA and choline—strong RCT biomarker evidence relevant to infant development.

  4. 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

    ORIP substudy: DHA pills raised unesterified DHA and DHA‑oxylipins by 24 weeks in pregnant women—direct pregnancy biomarker effect.

  5. 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 trial (participants received DHA) increased maternal plasma PC‑DHA and RBC DHA—robust mechanistic evidence for improved maternal/fetal DHA status.

  6. Genetic Variants in One-Carbon Metabolism and Their Effects on DHA Biomarkers in Pregnant Women: A Post-Hoc Analysis

    PubMed ID: 36145177

    Genetic analysis showed PEMT/MTHFD1 variants modify maternal and cord DHA biomarkers — important for personalized DHA status in pregnancy.

  7. DHA, nutrient intake, and maternal characteristics as predictors of pregnancy outcomes in a randomised clinical trial of DHA supplementation

    PubMed ID: 37806075

    Large RCT: 1000 mg/d DHA vs 200 mg/d substantially increased maternal DHA status and reduced early/overall preterm birth — strong clinical pregnancy/baby benefit.

  8. 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 ORIP data: omega‑3 supplementation reduced early preterm birth in women with low baseline n‑3 status — strong, clinically actionable pregnancy benefit.

  9. 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

    Large pregnancy trial showed fewer preterm births among compliers — supportive clinical evidence for pregnancy outcomes.

  10. Neuroprotective nutrients in pregnancy and infant brain function

    PubMed ID: 40412614

    Higher maternal DHA associated with improved infant EEG/ERP markers — supportive associative evidence for infant neurodevelopment.

  11. Retinal development in very-low-birth-weight infants fed diets differing in omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 1386065

    Preterm infant diets lacking LC n‑3 impaired retinal function at term — evidence that early n‑3 is important for infant development.

  12. Effects of preterm infant formula supplementation with alpha-linolenic acid with a linoleate/alpha-linolenate ratio of 6: a multicentric study

    PubMed ID: 11248877

    Preterm formula ALA supplementation maintained RBC DHA comparable to human milk without harming growth — strong neonatal nutrient support evidence.

  13. Growth and development in term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a double-masked, randomized, parallel, prospective, multivariate study

    PubMed ID: 11483802

    Large randomized term‑infant trial of AA+DHA in formula addressing growth and development — directly relevant.

  14. 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

    Newborns retain supplemented AA (~75%) and DHA (~62%) — strong evidence of neonatal uptake/availability.

  15. 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 ALA associated with lower DHA and worse motor development at 1 year — important developmental finding.

  16. 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

    Preterm infants fed LCP‑enriched formula had higher plasma DHA similar to breast milk without growth harm — direct neonatal benefit.

  17. 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 during pregnancy/lactation produced ~4-point higher child cognitive score at age 4 (clinical benefit to offspring).

  18. Docosahexaenoic acid in red blood cells of term infants receiving two levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 16540798

    Term infants fed formula with higher preformed DHA had significantly higher blood DHA at 120 days—directly supports infant DHA status important for development.

  19. Effect of supplementing pregnant and lactating mothers with n-3 very-long-chain fatty acids on children's IQ and body mass index at 7 years of age

    PubMed ID: 18676533

    Maternal cod liver oil vs corn oil RCT showed no group IQ difference at 7 years but maternal n‑3 levels correlated with one sequential processing measure — modest perinatal relevance.

  20. 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

    Replacing corn oil with rapeseed oil in infant foods increased infants' plasma n‑3 and LC‑PUFA during complementary feeding—direct relevance to infant nutrient status.

  21. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation from mid-pregnancy to parturition influenced breast milk fatty acid concentrations at 1 month postpartum in Mexican women

    PubMed ID: 21178076

    Prenatal DHA (400 mg) increased breast‑milk DHA at 1 month postpartum — direct maternal/infant nutritional support.

  22. 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

    Dose‑dependent increases in preterm infant DHA status without suppressing endogenous synthesis—relevant for neonatal nutrition.

  23. 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

    Parenteral ω‑3 lipid around infant cardiac surgery increased EPA and reduced inflammatory markers post‑op — neonatal clinical relevance.

  24. Fatty acid supply with complementary foods and LC-PUFA status in healthy infants: results of a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26169870

    Adding salmon to complementary feeding significantly increased infant EPA and DHA—direct evidence supporting infant nutritional supply of long-chain n-3 for development.

  25. 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

    Type of parenteral lipid in preterm infants markedly changed blood ALA/EPA/DHA profiles—clinical relevance to neonatal nutrition though outcomes were not strongly altered.

  26. Modification of Docosahexaenoic Acid Composition of Milk from Nursing Women Who Received Alpha Linolenic Acid from Chia Oil during Gestation and Nursing

    PubMed ID: 26247968

    Chia oil in pregnancy/nursing raised maternal milk ALA and transiently increased milk DHA early in nursing and increased maternal erythrocyte EPA—supports maternal-infant n-3 transfer.

  27. Effects of a lipid-based nutrient supplement during pregnancy and lactation on maternal plasma fatty acid status and lipid profile: Results of two randomized controlled trials

    PubMed ID: 28237085

    Lipid nutrient supplement in pregnancy/lactation modestly raised maternal and (site‑specific) breast‑milk ALA—relevant to infant PUFA exposure.

  28. Effects of Maternal Supplementation With Omega-3 Precursors on Human Milk Composition

    PubMed ID: 28418808

    Short maternal ALA supplementation rapidly raised breast‑milk ALA and improved LA:ALA ratio (direct effect on infant milk FA profile).

  29. 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 fortifier with ALA and DHA increased infant plasma/RBC DHA and EPA within 3 weeks—directly relevant to neonatal nutrition.

  30. Effect of nut consumption on semen quality and functionality in healthy men consuming a Western-style diet: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30475967

    Mixed‑nut intervention improved sperm count/motility and reduced DNA fragmentation—male fertility outcomes relevant to conception support.

  31. The effects of n-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil on genetic and metabolic profiles in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 31902378

    In gestational diabetes, flaxseed ALA improved glycemia and inflammation — maternal metabolic benefits that can support pregnancy outcomes.

  32. 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/week in women of childbearing age raised serum EPA/DHA and lowered n‑6:n‑3 ratio — supports maternal stores relevant to pregnancy.

  33. 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

    Higher early‑pregnancy maternal DHA and ALA associated with larger fetal growth trajectories across gestation.

  34. 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 supplementation associated with lower postpartum depressive symptoms and higher erythrocyte ALA, relevant to perinatal mental health and maternal status.

  35. 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

    Breastfed infants of mothers eating fish had higher infant serum DHA/EPA than formula‑fed infants — direct nutrient transfer supporting infant status.

  36. 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

    Large observational study found much lower blood n‑3 levels in pregnant Indian women vs Australian women — supports the need for omega‑3 to improve maternal n‑3 status with implications for pregnancy outcomes.

  37. Maternal AA/EPA Ratio and Triglycerides as Potential Biomarkers of Patients at Major Risk for Pharmacological Therapy in Gestational Diabetes

    PubMed ID: 35745231

    In gestational diabetes, higher AA/EPA and TG/CRP associated with need for pharmacologic therapy and heavier babies — implicates PUFA balance in pregnancy risk stratification.

  38. 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 formula advanced early visual acuity and raised infant DHA — supports infant development.

  39. 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

    DHA/AA‑fortified preterm formula raised infant blood and RBC DHA/AA to match breastfed preterm infants—strong neonatal support.

  40. Visual acuity and the essentiality of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in the diet of term infants

    PubMed ID: 9702915

    Infant formula DHA increased RBC DHA to breast‑fed levels and improved VEP acuity — supportive for infant development.

  41. A randomized controlled trial of early dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental development in term infants

    PubMed ID: 10755457

    Early infant DHA (±AA) improved mental development at 18 months — important neurodevelopmental outcome in early life.

  42. Impact of early dietary intake and blood lipid composition of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on later visual development

    PubMed ID: 11144440

    DHA-enriched formula produced breast-milk–like blood profiles and improved visual development in infants — supports infant supplementation.

  43. A multicenter long-term safety and efficacy trial of preterm formula supplemented with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 10941962

    Preterm formula with AA+DHA increased DHA long-term with no safety signals—useful neonatal supplementation evidence.

  44. Growth and development in preterm infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 11483801

    Preterm formula AA+DHA improved visual acuity and motor development — direct neonatal support evidence.

  45. Docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid enhance growth with no adverse effects in preterm infants fed formula

    PubMed ID: 12032520

    Preterm infants fed DHA+ARA gained weight faster with no adverse effects — supports infant growth.

  46. Randomized, double-blind trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with fish oil and borage oil in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 15069395

    Preterm infant LCPUFA trial improved growth and (in boys) mental development — direct infant developmental benefit relevant to early life support.

  47. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on maternal and fetal erythrocyte fatty acid composition

    PubMed ID: 14985680

    Pregnancy RCT: maternal fish oil increased maternal and neonatal EPA/DHA and decreased n‑6 PUFA — clear perinatal n‑3 transfer benefit.

  48. 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

    Pregnancy RCT: fish oil markedly increased DHA/EPA in early breast milk and slightly lowered AA — strong neonatal/nursing nutrient support.

  49. Growth and development of preterm infants fed infant formulas containing docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid

    PubMed ID: 15812447

    Large preterm formula RCT: DHA/ARA improved growth and developmental scores with no safety signals — strong infant support.

  50. Visual maturation of term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented or control formula for 12 mo

    PubMed ID: 15817866

    Term‑infant trial: DHA+ARA improved visual acuity and raised RBC DHA — supports infant visual/cerebral development.

  51. Cognitive assessment of children at age 2(1/2) years after maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 17185423

    Prenatal high‑dose fish oil modestly improved offspring eye–hand coordination at 2.5 years with cord‑blood DHA/EPA correlations — clear perinatal developmental benefit.

  52. Supplementation of n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation reduces maternal plasma lipid levels and provides DHA to the infants

    PubMed ID: 16923694

    Maternal cod‑liver n‑3 raised maternal/infant DHA and attenuated pregnancy triglyceride rise.

  53. 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

    Infant LCPUFA produced visual/cognitive outcomes comparable to breastfeeding in some measures.

  54. Soy-based infant formula supplemented with DHA and ARA supports growth and increases circulating levels of these fatty acids in infants

    PubMed ID: 17912568

    Soy formula DHA+ARA raised infant DHA/ARA and supported normal growth (safety + substrate).

  55. Human milk arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid contents increase following supplementation during pregnancy and lactation

    PubMed ID: 19118992

    Supplementation in pregnancy/lactation raised breastmilk DHA substantially (direct infant substrate).

  56. 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 was safe and supported normal infant growth (safety evidence).

  57. Higher dose of docosahexaenoic acid in the neonatal period improves visual acuity of preterm infants: results of a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18842793

    Preterm infants fed higher DHA had better visual acuity — neonatal developmental outcome.

  58. 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 had improved recognition memory and problem‑solving with DHA+ARA.

  59. 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 fatty‑acid ratios associated with movement quality (associative evidence).

  60. 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 DHA+ARA improved early problem‑solving — developmental benefit for infants.

  61. The effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on maternal eicosanoid, cytokine, and chemokine secretion

    PubMed ID: 19390480

    Late pregnancy omega‑3 increased maternal EPA/DHA and reduced ex vivo PGE2 (biochemical benefit).

  62. 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

    RCT in formula-fed infants: DHA improved visual development at 12 months — strong infant developmental support.

  63. The impact of early nutrition on incidence of allergic manifestations and common respiratory illnesses in children

    PubMed ID: 20227721

    Infants fed DHA/ARA‑supplemented formula had fewer URIs and allergic outcomes through age 3 in follow‑up of randomized trials—strong infant health signal.

  64. Attention among very low birth weight infants following early supplementation with docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid

    PubMed ID: 20624152

    DHA+AA in very low birth-weight infants improved attention at 20 months — neurodevelopmental support in vulnerable infants.

  65. 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

    Infant formula DHA produced modest cognitive gains (MDI) at 18 months — developmental support for babies.

  66. 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

    Eating farmed salmon during pregnancy increased maternal EPA/DHA and lowered AA — clear biochemical prenatal effect.

  67. 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

    Large RCT in pregnancy reduced maternal/cord n‑6/n‑3 ratio and reported maternal DHA associations with larger birth size — direct pregnancy/offspring relevance.

  68. Effects of long-chain PUFA supplementation in infant formula on cognitive function in later childhood

    PubMed ID: 23783296

    Infant formula trial (DHA+ARA) produced faster processing speed at age 6 — some developmental benefit from early LC‑PUFA exposure.

  69. 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

    Preterm infants given fish‑oil IV had higher DHA/EPA and lower AA but dose‑dependent lipid tolerance issues — relevant but with safety considerations.

  70. 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 markedly raised maternal RBC‑DHA at delivery—strong supportive evidence for prenatal DHA supplementation.

  71. Liquid human milk fortifier significantly improves docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid status in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 24863250

    Liquid HMF containing DHA+ARA improved preterm infant plasma DHA/ARA compared with standard fortifier — supports neonatal nutrition.

  72. rhBSSL improves growth and LCPUFA absorption in preterm infants fed formula or pasteurized breast milk

    PubMed ID: 25222806

    rhBSSL increased DHA/ARA absorption and growth velocity in very preterm infants — clinically meaningful neonatal support.

  73. Effects of different arachidonic acid supplementation on psychomotor development in very preterm infants; a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26424477

    Very preterm infants fed higher AA:DHA formula had better psychomotor scores at 2 years (randomized trial).

  74. A dose response randomised controlled trial of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 25997653

    Enteral DHA in very preterm infants was dose‑responsive and well tolerated, increasing infant blood DHA.

  75. What is the relationship between gestational age and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) levels?

    PubMed ID: 26205427

    Clear gestational‑age gradient showing very preterm infants are DHA/ARA deficient → strong rationale for perinatal supplementation.

  76. A randomized longitudinal dietary intervention study during pregnancy: effects on fish intake, phospholipids, and body composition

    PubMed ID: 25554072

    Dietary counseling in pregnancy raised maternal fish intake and serum EPA/DHA—improves maternal LC‑PUFA status though no clinical gestational outcome changes were seen.

  77. 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

    DHA+ARA formula increased erythrocyte ARA/DHA in low‑birth‑weight infants—biomarker support even without short‑term growth changes.

  78. Red blood cell membrane fatty acid composition in infants fed formulas with different lipid profiles

    PubMed ID: 27391868

    Formula higher in DHA/ARA raised RBC DHA to levels matching breastfed infants—biochemical support for infant nutritional status.

  79. 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

    Prenatal DHA increased birthweight in infants of mothers with certain FADS genotypes (meaningful subgroup benefit).

  80. Phospholipid Species in Newborn and 4 Month Old Infants after Consumption of Different Formulas or Breast Milk

    PubMed ID: 27571269

    Formula supplemented with AA+DHA raised infant plasma phospholipid species toward breastfed profiles—relevant to infant nutrition.

  81. 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 breast milk EPA/DHA and associated with fewer IgE‑related allergic outcomes in infants.

  82. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) balance in developmental outcomes

    PubMed ID: 28651697

    Infant formula DHA improved vision and cognitive outcomes at moderate doses—strong evidence for early‑life LCPUFA benefit.

  83. Fish oil supplemental dose needed to reach 1g% DHA+EPA in mature milk

    PubMed ID: 29413361

    Dose‑response data show ~750 mg/day DHA+EPA needed to raise maternal RBC DHA and ~1000 mg/day to reach target milk DHA—strong pregnancy/breastmilk evidence.

  84. Reduction of Arachidonate Is Associated With Increase in B-Cell Activation Marker in Infants: A Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 27276431

    Moderate ARA in formula maintained lymphocyte ARA and reduced B‑cell activation markers—immunologic effects in infants.

  85. 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 supplementation with brain‑targeted fatty acids increased neonatal brain volumes—strong perinatal developmental evidence.

  86. 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 brain structural/functional differences at age 9—robust developmental support.

  87. Influence of Human Milk and Parenteral Lipid Emulsions on Serum Fatty Acid Profiles in Extremely Preterm Infants

    PubMed ID: 29679529

    In very preterm infants fish‑oil parenteral lipids increased infant serum EPA/DHA and showed intake‑serum correlations (infant exposure).

  88. Maternal Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Attenuates Response to Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation During Pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 30518052

    Large pregnancy RCT: omega‑3 supplementation raised maternal DHA+EPA but response was blunted by obesity (robust maternal effect).

  89. Growth, tolerance, and DHA and ARA status of healthy term infants receiving formula with two different ARA concentrations: Double-blind, randomized, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 31186150

    Infant formula with DHA/ARA produced equivalent RBC DHA/ARA status at 120 days (relevant to infant nutrition).

  90. Factors associated with plasma n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in Tanzanian infants

    PubMed ID: 31024091

    Maternal breastmilk/plasma PUFA strongly predicts infant DHA/AA levels in Tanzanian infants (maternal→infant transfer observational).

  91. 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

    Supplemented infant formula increased infant AA/DHA but FADS genotype modulated response (important for infant supplementation outcomes).

  92. Fatty Acid Supplementation and Socioemotional Outcomes: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 32887793

    DHA+AA in preterm toddlers reduced the proportion screening at risk for ASD in this trial — promising infant developmental signal needing replication.

  93. 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 supplementation substantially raised breast‑milk DHA and EPA — directly relevant to infant nutritional supply.

  94. 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 FA balance and tHcy at birth predicted later child processing speed — suggests prenatal FA status influences later cognitive development.

  95. Effect of Enteral Lipid Supplement on Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33523106

    Large multicenter RCT in extremely preterm infants: enteral AA+DHA halved sight‑threatening ROP and increased serum AA/DHA — very high clinical relevance to neonatal support.

  96. Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid Enteral Supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

    PubMed ID: 33358843

    High‑dose enteral DHA+ARA in VLBW infants prevented declines and raised blood DHA/ARA within 2 weeks — strong neonatal biomarker support.

  97. Docosahexaenoic acid-rich algae oil supplementation on breast milk fatty acid profile of mothers who delivered prematurely: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34728723

    Maternal algae‑DHA capsules markedly increased breast‑milk DHA in mothers of very preterm infants (strong infant exposure intervention).

  98. Maternal Factors Associated with Levels of Fatty Acids, Specifically n-3 PUFA during Pregnancy: ECLIPSES Study

    PubMed ID: 33499257

    Pregnancy cohort: fish intake and demographics linked to higher maternal EPA/DHA and lower n‑6/n‑3 (maternal status relevant to infant exposure).

  99. Effect of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on respiratory outcomes and neonatal morbidities in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 36473425

    Enteral ARA+DHA in very preterm infants reduced days on respiratory support and oxygen requirements (clinically meaningful neonatal benefit).

  100. 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

    Preterm infant AA:DHA reduced severe ROP (important neonatal outcome relevant to infant health).

  101. 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 improved linear growth to term equivalent in very preterm infants — clinically relevant growth benefit.

  102. Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and brain maturation in preterm infants; a double blind RCT

    PubMed ID: 38061271

    ARA+DHA improved white‑matter microstructural maturation in very preterm infants — robust neurodevelopmental biomarker relevant to infant brain support.

  103. 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

    Enteral AA:DHA in preterm infants increased serum AA and DHA — good biomarker evidence for neonatal LCPUFA delivery.

  104. Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation and Early Inflammation in Preterm Infants: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 37121228

    ARA+DHA supplementation in extremely preterm infants lowered early IL‑6 and some proinflammatory cytokines—clinically relevant neonatal benefit.

  105. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake during Complementary Feeding and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

    PubMed ID: 37513559

    VLBW infants with higher PUFA intake had substantially better 12‑month cognitive and motor outcomes — supportive developmental evidence.

  106. Enteral supplementation with arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid and pulmonary outcome in extremely preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 38377640

    AA+DHA supplementation did not increase pulmonary morbidity and higher AA associated with less severe BPD — neonatal relevance.

  107. Arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid levels correlate with the inflammation proteome in extremely preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 38603973

    Higher postnatal DHA/AA levels associated with broad anti‑inflammatory proteome changes in preterm infants — relevant to neonatal outcomes.

  108. Platelet characteristics in extremely preterm infants after fatty acid supplementation: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 39702768

    AA+DHA in extremely preterm infants reduced severe ROP and early thrombocytopenia — strong neonatal benefit.

  109. Multiple Micronutrients, Lutein, and Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Lactation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33339438

    DHA supplementation in lactating women markedly increased breast‑milk DHA content—direct evidence of nutrient transfer to support infant development.

  110. Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy modifies neonatal leukotriene production by cord-blood-derived neutrophils

    PubMed ID: 17596121

    Maternal fish oil in late pregnancy reduced newborn neutrophil inflammatory mediators and associated neonatal inflammatory responses.

  111. 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 increased umbilical/infant DHA—demonstrates fetal DHA transfer supportive of fetal brain/eye development biomarkers.

  112. Omega-3 LCPUFA supplement: a nutritional strategy to prevent maternal and neonatal oxidative stress

    PubMed ID: 27072591

    Maternal omega‑3 supplementation during pregnancy/lactation reduced oxidative stress markers and increased antioxidant defenses in mothers and newborns—clear perinatal benefit.

  113. Effects of Maternal Ω-3 Supplementation on Fatty Acids and on Visual and Cognitive Development

    PubMed ID: 25988553

    Supplementation raised maternal and infant DHA in blood/milk though functional infant visual/cognitive benefits were inconsistent.

  114. 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 increased colostrum DHA and raised maternal/infant Lactobacillus at 6 weeks — short‑term neonatal/milk benefits.

  115. Essential fatty acid status in neonates after fish-oil supplementation during late pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 8541278

    Maternal supplementation in late pregnancy increased maternal and newborn DHA and lowered deficiency markers — direct neonatal biomarker benefit.

  116. 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 increase in infant plasma/erythrocyte DHA with higher breast‑milk DHA but no short‑term vision or developmental gains — biomarker support for infant DHA delivery.

  117. Plasma fatty-acid composition and antioxidant capacity in low birth-weight infants fed formula enriched with n-6 and n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from purified phospholipids

    PubMed ID: 11161546

    Formula with added long‑chain n‑3/n‑6 LCP raised infant plasma DHA toward levels seen in human milk—supports neonatal nutritional status.

  118. Transforming growth factor beta in human milk does not change in response to modest intakes of docosahexaenoic acid

    PubMed ID: 11768164

    Maternal DHA‑rich tuna oil raised milk DHA content proportionally — increases infant DHA exposure via breast milk.

  119. 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

    Term infants fed LCP (DHA) had better visual and stereoacuity and higher DHA — strong infant support.

  120. Nutritional effect of including egg yolk in the weaning diet of breast-fed and formula-fed infants: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 12036817

    Feeding infants n‑3 enriched eggs raised erythrocyte DHA by ~30–40% and improved some iron measures — nutritive infant benefit.

  121. A randomized trial of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 12636950

    Well‑powered RCT: higher DHA in late pregnancy increased gestation by ~6 days — meaningful pregnancy/birth outcome.

  122. Maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and fetal accretion

    PubMed ID: 12844385

    Maternal DHA supplements raised maternal DHA status and limited late‑pregnancy decline — supportive maternal DHA restoration.

  123. Maturation of visual acuity is accelerated in breast-fed term infants fed baby food containing DHA-enriched egg yolk

    PubMed ID: 15333721

    Infant RCT: DHA‑enriched baby food improved infant RBC DHA and visual acuity — strong infant development support.

  124. Docosahexaenoic acid supply in pregnancy affects placental expression of fatty acid transport proteins

    PubMed ID: 17023713

    Placental fatty acid transport protein expression correlated with DHA levels, supporting mechanisms for DHA transfer to the fetus.

  125. 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 from mid‑pregnancy to delivery showed robust increases in maternal and cord DHA/EPA (clear fetal exposure), though no change in measured pregnancy outcomes.

  126. 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

    RCT showed maternal fish oil increased breast‑milk DHA/EPA and related to better infant DHA status and some developmental scores — strong direct relevance.

  127. Does maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation lower BMI in late infancy?

    PubMed ID: 17547539

    Maternal DHA supplementation modestly lowered infant weight and BMI at 21 months — direct infant growth outcome linked to prenatal/postnatal DHA exposure.

  128. 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 (statistically significant), a developmental benefit for infants.

  129. 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 RCT showed coherent immunologic shifts in maternal and cord blood (lower IL‑4/IL‑13, higher TGF‑ÎČ) — relevant to fetal immune development.

  130. 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

    Infant DHA (20 mg/day) in first year led to sitting unaided about one week earlier—evidence for early developmental support.

  131. 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

    200 mg DHA/day from mid‑pregnancy through lactation clearly raised maternal, breast‑milk, and infant DHA — strong support for perinatal DHA supply.

  132. Essential n-3 fatty acids in pregnant women and early visual acuity maturation in term infants

    PubMed ID: 18326591

    Maternal DHA modestly increased odds of better early infant visual acuity — clinical developmental benefit.

  133. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants fed high-dose docosahexaenoic acid: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 19141765

    High‑DHA feeds in preterm infants produced improved 18‑month cognitive scores in girls (direct neonatal support evidence).

  134. Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation may decrease the risk of infant allergy

    PubMed ID: 19489765

    Maternal omega‑3 lowered infant food allergy and IgE‑associated eczema in a randomized trial.

  135. 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

    In infertile men, EPA+DHA substantially improved sperm count and concentration — relevant to conception.

  136. Prenatal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and infant morbidity: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21807696

    Prenatal 400 mg/day DHA reduced several infant respiratory/illness symptom durations and time ill through 6 months — strong neonatal/infant support.

  137. 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

    IV fish‑oil lipid emulsion in infants after cardiac surgery lowered TNF‑α and associated with shorter hospital stay — neonatal clinical benefit evidence.

  138. High-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation of preterm infants: respiratory and allergy outcomes

    PubMed ID: 21708809

    In mothers of very preterm infants, higher DHA intake reduced bronchopulmonary dysplasia in subgroups (boys, <1250 g) and lowered hay fever — clinically meaningful perinatal benefits.

  139. Oral administration of docosahexaenoic acid attenuates interleukin-1ÎČ response and clinical course of septic neonates

    PubMed ID: 22079797

    In septic neonates, DHA increased leukocyte DHA, reduced IL‑1ÎČ and was associated with milder clinical course (direct neonatal clinical/immunologic benefit).

  140. 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 farmed salmon twice weekly in pregnancy produced clear, significant increases in maternal and cord EPA/DHA (biologic transfer evidence).

  141. Fish consumption, erythrocyte fatty acids, and preterm birth

    PubMed ID: 21508745

    Low maternal fish intake/low erythrocyte EPA+DHA strongly associated with higher recurrent preterm birth risk; moderate intake linked with lowest risk.

  142. 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 fish-oil supplementation reduced infants developing IgE-associated allergic disease by age 2 and higher DHA/EPA linked to milder allergy.

  143. DHA supplementation during pregnancy and lactation affects infants' cellular but not humoral immune response

    PubMed ID: 21941411

    Maternal DHA during pregnancy/lactation altered infant cellular immune markers (T‑cell subsets, IFN‑γ) though humoral antibody effects were unchanged overall.

  144. Th1 and Th2 chemokines, vaccine-induced immunity, and allergic disease in infants after maternal ω-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation

    PubMed ID: 21099447

    Maternal ω‑3 shifted infant chemokine balance and increased vaccine antibody responses in infants of non‑allergic mothers (immune and developmental infant benefits).

  145. 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 reduced newborn ponderal index and cord insulin—evidence of altered newborn adiposity/metabolism.

  146. Dietary counseling to improve fat quality during pregnancy alters maternal fat intake and infant essential fatty acid status

    PubMed ID: 21593355

    Intensive maternal counseling improved newborn essential fatty‑acid markers (randomized trial showing better FA status at birth).

  147. 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 3–9 months of fish oil raised blood omega‑3s and increased anthropometric/adiposity measures—evidence of effect on infant growth parameters.

  148. Effects of high-dose fish oil supplementation during early infancy on neurodevelopment and language: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 22348468

    High‑dose infant fish oil from birth raised infant DHA and produced modest improvements in early communicative gestures (neurodevelopmental benefit).

  149. Maternal consumption of a DHA-containing functional food benefits infant sleep patterning: an early neurodevelopmental measure

    PubMed ID: 22269042

    Maternal DHA intake produced fewer newborn sleep arousals in the first 48 hours, indicating an early neonatal neurobehavioral benefit.

  150. 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

    Large prenatal RCT reduced infant egg sensitisation and tended to lower atopic eczema—meaningful child‑immunity/allergy benefit from prenatal omega‑3.

  151. DHA supplementation and pregnancy outcomes

    PubMed ID: 23426033

    Large RCT: 600 mg/day DHA increased maternal/cord DHA, lengthened pregnancy (~3 days) and increased birth weight/length/head circumference — strong perinatal benefit.

  152. Effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy on fetal heart rate and variability: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 23433688

    Maternal DHA increased fetal HRV and improved newborn motor/autonomic neurobehavior—direct developmental support for fetus/newborn.

  153. Developmental programming for allergy: a secondary analysis of the Mothers, Omega-3, and Mental Health Study

    PubMed ID: 23531329

    Prenatal EPA/DHA altered newborn cord blood chemokine ratios toward less Th2 bias—biologically plausible immune programming beneficial for infants.

  154. Fish-oil fat emulsion supplementation reduces the risk of retinopathy in very low birth weight infants: a prospective, randomized study

    PubMed ID: 23963690

    IV fish‑oil lipid emulsion in very‑low‑birth‑weight infants reduced severe ROP and cholestasis and raised DHA — strong neonatal outcomes.

  155. 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 in a large prenatal trial induced modest, context‑specific changes in newborn global DNA methylation (LINE1), indicating prenatal biological effects.

  156. Proportions and concentrations of serum n-3 fatty acids can be increased by dietary counseling during pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 24045792

    Dietary counselling in pregnancy raised maternal serum DHA modestly by late pregnancy—supports ability to increase maternal n‑3 status.

  157. 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 pregnant women with T2DM clearly increased maternal and neonatal RBC DHA—strong evidence of transfer and increased fetal DHA exposure.

  158. Effect of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on inflammatory cytokine levels in infants at high genetic risk for type 1 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 25039804

    DHA supplementation in infants markedly increased RBC DHA and produced modest reductions in some inflammatory markers (infant health support).

  159. Fish Oil (SMOFlipid) and olive oil lipid (Clinoleic) in very preterm neonates

    PubMed ID: 24048161

    Fish‑oil containing parenteral lipid in very preterm infants reduced lipid peroxidation and increased EPA/vitamin E (neonatal oxidative stress reduction).

  160. Heterogeneity in cord blood DHA concentration: towards an explanation

    PubMed ID: 25123061

    Large cohort showed maternal supplement dose and gestational age explained substantial variation in cord blood DHA—relevant to perinatal DHA status.

  161. Growth and fatty acid profiles of VLBW infants receiving a multicomponent lipid emulsion from birth

    PubMed ID: 24667866

    Very‑low‑birth‑weight infants given multicomponent fish‑oil lipid emulsion had better in‑hospital growth and higher plasma EPA/DHA (neonatal support).

  162. Association between fatty acid supplementation and prenatal stress in African Americans: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25415158

    RCT in low‑income pregnant women: omega‑3 reduced perceived stress and lowered baseline cortisol late in pregnancy — direct maternal benefit.

  163. Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency in infants before birth identified using a randomized trial of maternal DHA supplementation in pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 24427279

    Randomized maternal 400 mg/d DHA increased maternal RBC DHA and influenced early infant language and visual outcomes (clinical maternal‑infant benefit).

  164. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and respiratory symptoms in children

    PubMed ID: 24626819

    Large prenatal DHA trial showed modest reductions in certain early respiratory symptoms in infants born to atopic mothers — direct infant outcome benefit in a subgroup.

  165. 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 raised maternal EPA/DHA and reduced adipose/placental inflammation and CRP—maternal health benefit with potential neonatal implications.

  166. 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 DHA (300–600 mg/day) modestly increased gestational length (~4 days) and reduced early preterm births—clinically relevant perinatal benefit.

  167. Prenatal Fish Oil Supplementation and Allergy: 6-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 27225316

    Prenatal fish oil reduced house‑dust‑mite sensitization in children at age 6 (secondary outcome), supporting immune/allergy programming benefits from prenatal omega‑3.

  168. 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, improved 1‑min Apgar, and lowered infant cortisol responses — clear perinatal benefits.

  169. Dietary supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves seminal antioxidant status and decreases sperm DNA fragmentation

    PubMed ID: 27792396

    DHA increased seminal omega‑3 and reduced sperm DNA damage (fertility biomarker relevant to conception/pregnancy outcomes).

  170. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation (DHA) and the return on investment for pregnancy outcomes

    PubMed ID: 27499448

    Prenatal DHA (600 mg/day) associated with substantially fewer very early preterm births and large per‑infant hospital cost savings in trial subset—strong direct pregnancy/baby benefit.

  171. Daily Enteral DHA Supplementation Alleviates Deficiency in Premature Infants

    PubMed ID: 26846324

    Enteral DHA in preterm infants safely raised blood DHA and improved linear growth trajectory—direct neonatal supplementation benefit.

  172. 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 improved inflammatory markers and clinical outcomes (less sepsis, shorter ICU stay)—direct neonatal clinical benefit evidence.

  173. Dietary patterns of early childhood and maternal socioeconomic status in a unique prospective sample from a randomized controlled trial of Prenatal DHA Supplementation

    PubMed ID: 27884184

    Maternal RBC DHA enrichment with supplementation and SES‑related adherence effects—demonstrates reliable maternal biomarker response relevant to pregnancy interventions.

  174. Prenatal supplementation with DHA improves attention at 5 y of age: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 27604770

    Children whose mothers took prenatal DHA showed better sustained attention at age 5—developmental benefit for offspring tied to prenatal supplementation.

  175. The effect of fish oil supplementation on serum phospholipid fatty acids profile during pregnancy: A double blind randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 27011294

    Daily fish oil during pregnancy modestly raised maternal serum DHA proportion by late pregnancy—biomarker evidence for supplementation efficacy in pregnancy.

  176. Fish Oil-Derived Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Wheeze and Asthma in Offspring

    PubMed ID: 28029926

    Large RCT: maternal 2.4 g/day fish oil in late pregnancy reduced persistent wheeze/asthma and LRTI in offspring (~30% relative risk reduction).

  177. 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 omega‑3 altered maternal/infant cytokines toward less pro‑inflammatory profiles — supportive pregnancy/infant immunomodulation (small RCT).

  178. 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 offspring SPM precursors at birth (mechanistic mediator increases relevant to neonatal immune/resolve pathways).

  179. The effects of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid co-supplementation on glycemic control and lipid concentrations in patients with gestational diabetes

    PubMed ID: 28502503

    In gestational diabetes, combined vitamin D + omega‑3 improved glycemic control and insulin resistance—beneficial perinatal metabolic effects though attribution is mixed.

  180. 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: EPA/DHA changed maternal gene expression (↑PPAR‑γ, ↓IL‑1/TNF) and modestly improved fasting glucose and TGs — maternal metabolic benefits.

  181. 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

    Secondary analysis across RCTs: higher maternal DHA dose associated with markedly lower early preterm birth and VLBW — strong clinical signal.

  182. Effect of prenatal EPA and DHA on maternal and umbilical cord blood cytokines

    PubMed ID: 29940888

    Prenatal EPA (vs DHA) lowered specific maternal inflammatory cytokines in RCT secondary analysis — relevant to maternal/fetal environment.

  183. 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

    In very preterm infants, fish‑oil–containing parenteral emulsion reduced cholestasis — neonatal clinical benefit tied to perinatal care.

  184. Enteral Docosahexaenoic Acid and Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 30614004

    Enteral DHA in very low birth weight preterm infants reduced severe ROP — high‑impact neonatal clinical benefit.

  185. 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 lowered later childhood BP in overweight/obese children — evidence for prenatal programming benefit.

  186. 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 (600 mg/day) reduced early preterm birth risk and improved infant visual attention (early outcome).

  187. [Docosahexaenoic acid in the treatment of idiopathic male infertility]

    PubMed ID: 31184022

    DHA improved sperm structure and viability in infertile men — relevant to conception/fertility support.

  188. Plasma estradiol levels and antidepressant effects of omega-3 fatty acids in pregnant women

    PubMed ID: 30776476

    Prenatal EPA‑rich supplementation: rises in EPA and estradiol associated with reduced antenatal depressive symptoms.

  189. Multiple Micronutrients and Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Study

    PubMed ID: 32823606

    Prenatal MMS including 200 mg DHA significantly raised maternal RBC DHA and omega-3 index (biomarker support for pregnancy supplementation).

  190. 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 (465 mg/day) plus vitamin E improved sperm motility and count in asthenozoospermic men — could support conception and thus pregnancy outcomes indirectly.

  191. 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

    PUFA‑fortified milk in young children increased blood DHA — supports postnatal nutritional status important for child development.

  192. Microencapsulated Tuna Oil Results in Higher Absorption of DHA in Toddlers

    PubMed ID: 31963702

    Microencapsulated tuna oil in toddler formula raised DHA and O3I quickly — supports infant/toddler DHA repletion relevant to early development.

  193. Effect of omega-3 lcpufa supplementation on maternal fatty acid and oxylipin concentrations during pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 33038832

    DHA supplementation in pregnancy raised total DHA and several DHA‑derived oxylipins, attenuating normal gestational declines.

  194. Prenatal docosahexaenoic acid effect on maternal-infant DHA-equilibrium and fetal neurodevelopment: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34552200

    800 mg/day DHA substantially increased maternal and cord RBC‑DHA and maternal‑infant DHA equilibrium—strong biochemical support.

  195. Efficacy of Docosahexaenoic Acid for the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33671220

    Enteral DHA given to preterm infants markedly reduced necrotizing enterocolitis — strong neonatal benefit.

  196. Maternal FADS2 single nucleotide polymorphism modified the impact of prenatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on child neurodevelopment at 5 years: Follow-up of a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34543890

    Prenatal DHA improved specific child cognitive domains at age 5 in a maternal genotype subgroup (developmental benefit).

  197. Infant Metabolome in Relation to Prenatal DHA Supplementation and Maternal Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism rs174602: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Mexico

    PubMed ID: 34494106

    Prenatal DHA altered infant metabolome in a maternal genotype‑dependent manner — mechanistic/developmental relevance.

  198. Higher-Dose DHA Supplementation Modulates Immune Responses in Pregnancy and Is Associated with Decreased Preterm Birth

    PubMed ID: 34959801

    Large RCT: higher‑dose prenatal DHA (1000 mg) linked to immunologic changes plausibly explaining reduced preterm birth risk — robust pregnancy/baby evidence.

  199. Docosahexaenoic Acid Effect on Prenatal Exposure to Arsenic and Atopic Dermatitis in Mexican Preschoolers

    PubMed ID: 36074245

    Prenatal DHA supplementation appeared to mitigate prenatal arsenic‑related increased risk of atopic dermatitis in offspring—protective effect for infant skin/immune outcome.

  200. Effect of Maternal Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation on Very Preterm Infant Growth: Secondary Outcome of a Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 35413719

    Maternal 1.2 g/day DHA while breastfeeding improved weight and weight velocity in very preterm female infants—sex‑specific neonatal growth support.

  201. Maternal High-Dose DHA Supplementation and Neurodevelopment at 18-22 Months of Preterm Children

    PubMed ID: 35652296

    Maternal high‑dose DHA during breastfeeding showed no overall neurodevelopmental benefit at 18–22 months but possible language benefit in extremely preterm (<27 wk) infants—context‑limited support.

  202. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake estimated from a 7-question survey identifies pregnancies most likely to benefit from high-dose DHA supplementation

    PubMed ID: 36657936

    Large pooled trial dataset showed high‑dose DHA in pregnancy markedly lowered early preterm and preterm birth rates, especially in low‑intake women.

  203. Impact of DHA from Algal Oil on the Breast Milk DHA Levels of Lactating Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial in China

    PubMed ID: 36014916

    Daily algal DHA (200 mg) significantly increased DHA concentration and proportion in breast milk — direct lactation/infant nutrient support.

  204. Does antenatal supplementation with omega-3 affect child development and behavior during the first six months of life? A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36682094

    Antenatal DHA led to some early infant developmental improvements and fewer routine‑related behavior problems, though primary development scores did not differ.

  205. Early and late preterm birth rates in participants adherent to randomly assigned high dose docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 36680919

    High‑dose antenatal DHA was linked to marked reductions in early preterm birth and substantially raised maternal/infant DHA — strong pregnancy/baby outcome evidence.

  206. Maternal supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid does not cause constriction of fetal ductus arteriosus: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38214544

    Maternal DHA 450 mg/day in late pregnancy produced reassuring safety data (no fetal ductus constriction or PGE2 changes) — supports safety in pregnancy.

  207. Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 38680033

    Neonatal RCT: DHA (100 mg/day) in newborns with severe jaundice reduced bilirubin, neuronal injury marker (NSE) and phototherapy duration — clinically meaningful neonatal benefit.

  208. Racial disparity in efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation for prevention of preterm birth: secondary analysis from a randomized, double-blind trial

    PubMed ID: 38552960

    Large prenatal DHA dataset showed higher‑dose DHA and good baseline status reduced early preterm birth, especially in Black participants.

  209. Growth patterns in infants born to women with pregestational overweight/obesity supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 38922906

    800 mg/day prenatal DHA limited early infant weight gain and adiposity markers versus 200 mg/day in mothers with overweight/obesity.

  210. Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy and Lactation and Infant Morbidity: Findings from DHANI Trial

    PubMed ID: 40126831

    Maternal 400 mg/day DHA modestly reduced some early infant respiratory/other minor symptoms but no broad morbidity benefit.

  211. Effects of Prenatal DHA Dose on Infant Visual Attention

    PubMed ID: 40791013

    Higher prenatal DHA improved infant visual learning and attention‑related heart‑rate patterns at 4–6 months.

  212. [Docosahexaenoic acid benefits on growth and body composition of septic neonates. Randomized trial]

    PubMed ID: 40489675

    Randomized neonatal trial: enteral DHA in term/preterm neonates with late‑onset sepsis improved linear growth, head circumference and fat‑free mass — direct neonatal benefit.

  213. 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

    High‑dose neonatal DHA associated with lower odds of BPD in a biologically plausible subgroup (chorioamnionitis + vaginal birth) — promising neonatal outcome signal.

  214. Maternal micronutrient status and preterm versus term birth for black and white US women

    PubMed ID: 22527984

    Case‑control: high maternal ω‑6/ω‑3 ratio associated with increased spontaneous preterm birth odds in white women — supports relevance of maternal ω‑3 balance for pregnancy outcomes.

  215. Effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on retinal function of very-low-birth-weight neonates

    PubMed ID: 2255573

    Marine n‑3 in preterm formula increased infant blood LCPUFA and improved a measure of rod retinal function—benefit for infant visual development.

  216. Randomised controlled trial of effect of fish-oil supplementation on pregnancy duration

    PubMed ID: 1349049

    Large RCT showed third‑trimester fish oil slightly prolonged gestation and increased birthweight—strong perinatal outcome support.

  217. [Fish oil supplementation and duration of pregnancy. A randomized controlled trial]

    PubMed ID: 8009754

    Large RCT: third‑trimester fish oil modestly prolonged pregnancy (+4 days) and increased birth weight (+107 g), especially in low fish‑consumption women.

  218. [The effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the lipid spectrum indices in the 2nd-3rd pregnancy trimesters]

    PubMed ID: 10650525

    Pregnancy trial in women at risk of placental insufficiency showed decreased triglycerides and VLDL in the third trimester—relevant to pregnancy metabolic support.

  219. 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 supplementation raised neonatal erythrocyte n‑3 PUFA substantially and showed signals of reduced infant allergy/atopic outcomes (clear pregnancy/baby relevance).

  220. Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy reduces interleukin-13 levels in cord blood of infants at high risk of atopy

    PubMed ID: 12680858

    Maternal fish‑oil increased infant n‑3 incorporation and reduced cord blood IL‑13 (direct neonatal immune marker and relevant to infant outcomes).

  221. Eighteen-month outcomes of house dust mite avoidance and dietary fatty acid modification in the Childhood Asthma Prevention Study (CAPS)

    PubMed ID: 12532113

    Large randomized trial in pregnancy reduced early infant wheeze (~9.8% absolute reduction) — clear benefit for early respiratory outcomes.

  222. 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

    Maternal fish oil from week 30 through lactation greatly increased breast‑milk n‑3 LCPUFA and DHA — strong biochemical support for infant n‑3 supply.

  223. 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 and infant RBC‑DHA substantially; higher infant DHA associated with better visual acuity — strong infant nutritional/functional signal.

  224. Three-year outcomes of dietary fatty acid modification and house dust mite reduction in the Childhood Asthma Prevention Study

    PubMed ID: 15480319

    Prenatal/early-life omega-3 intervention modestly reduced cough in atopic children—positive early-life respiratory outcome.

  225. 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 was associated with fewer wheeze symptoms at 18 months—supportive observational finding.

  226. 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

    Maternal fortified milk (including omega-3) increased mean birth weight; attribution to omega-3 is limited by co-interventions.

  227. 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 associated with markedly lower childhood asthma/allergic asthma up to age 16.

  228. 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 improved on high‑dose omega‑3, benefitting maternal mental health.

  229. 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 blood flow (reduced pulsatility index) in women with recurrent miscarriage due to poor uterine perfusion.

  230. 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

    Randomized neonatal trial: preterm infants given omega‑3–rich parenteral lipids had higher antioxidant vitamin levels and total antioxidant capacity.

  231. 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 supplementation from 9–18 months clearly increased erythrocyte n‑3 levels and produced a small change in skinfold distribution, evidencing biological incorporation and modest developmental/body‑composition effects.

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    PubMed ID: 22351892

    Early‑life omega‑3 supplementation prevented the link between smaller birth size and thicker carotid IMT at age 8 — direct early‑life vascular support.

  233. Increased intake of oily fish in pregnancy: effects on neonatal immune responses and on clinical outcomes in infants at 6 mo

    PubMed ID: 22218160

    Randomized increase in oily fish intake during pregnancy altered newborn CBMC cytokine production—evidence of neonatal immune modulation, though clinical allergy outcomes unchanged.

  234. Maternal dietary counseling during pregnancy and infant fatty acid profiles

    PubMed ID: 24224882

    Maternal dietary counseling increased infant cord blood n‑3 FA and lowered n‑6:n‑3 ratio — direct evidence of improved perinatal n‑3 status (relevant to infant support).

  235. 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 women with gestational diabetes, omega‑3 improved insulin, HOMA‑IR and lowered hs‑CRP — beneficial maternal metabolic effects during pregnancy.

  236. 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

    GDM RCT: ω‑3 + vitamin E improved maternal fasting glucose/insulin resistance and triglyceride/HDL profiles (direct pregnancy relevance).

  237. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation affects pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25747955

    GDM RCT reduced maternal hs‑CRP and MDA and was associated with fewer newborn hyperbilirubinemia episodes and hospitalizations (direct neonatal benefit signals).

  238. 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

    Gestational diabetes RCT (omega‑3 + vit E) increased antioxidant capacity, lowered MDA and was associated with fewer neonates needing hyperbilirubinemia treatment—clinically relevant perinatal signals (co‑supplementation caveat).

  239. 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 trial: 4 weeks of omega‑3 supplementation increased amniotic fluid index and improved uterine artery blood flow in unexplained oligohydramnios (clinically relevant obstetric endpoints).

  240. 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 pregnancies with asymmetric IUGR improved estimated fetal weight, uteroplacental Doppler flow and birth weight vs aspirin alone (co‑intervention caveat).

  241. The effect of omega-3 supplementation on pregnancy outcomes by smoking status

    PubMed ID: 28549983

    Large trial subgroup analysis: ω‑3 markedly reduced recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery and low birth weight in smokers—subgroup/secondary but clinically important effect.

  242. 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 supplementation altered child BMI, lean/fat mass and bone through age 6—direct evidence for fetal/child growth effects.

  243. Maternal BMI, Mid-pregnancy Fatty Acid Concentrations,and Perinatal Outcomes

    PubMed ID: 30241686

    Higher mid‑pregnancy n6:n3 ratio associated with smaller fetal growth, shorter gestation and higher neonatal respiratory morbidity—implicates n‑3 importance in pregnancy outcomes (observational within trial).

  244. An infant formula containing dairy lipids increased red blood cell membrane Omega 3 fatty acids in 4 month-old healthy newborns: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29433457

    Infant formula with dairy lipids increased infant RBC DHA/DPA—biomarker evidence relevant to early development and infant support.

  245. The Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplement on Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Infants: A Randomized Double-blinded Controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29852863

    Neonatal omega‑3 in very preterm infants reduced ROP incidence/severity—relevant to neonatal/infant support.

  246. Cardiometabolic Risk Factors at 5 Years After Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Infancy

    PubMed ID: 29884682

    Infant supplementation trial showed favorable metabolic effects at age 5 (waist, insulin) in boys — supports early‑life metabolic outcomes.

  247. Fish Oil Supplementation in Pregnancy Increases Gestational Age, Size for Gestational Age, and Birth Weight in Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 30418579

    Large RCT in pregnancy showed slight prolongation of gestation and higher birth weight — clear clinical neonatal effects.

  248. 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

    Pre‑IVF supplementation including omega‑3 altered embryo morphokinetics and improved day‑3 quality scores — promising preconception signal (co‑supplemented).

  249. Do infants of breast-feeding mothers benefit from additional long-chain PUFA from fish oil? A 6-year follow-up

    PubMed ID: 32312337

    Large infant trial of fish oil from birth to 6 months showed no cognitive benefit and small increases in externalizing behaviours — directly relevant to infant/pediatric outcomes (negative signal).

  250. Administration of an Intravenous Fat Emulsion Enriched with Medium-Chain Triglyceride/ω-3 Fatty Acids is Beneficial Towards Anti-Inflammatory Related Fatty Acid Profile in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33207743

    Parenteral fish‑oil lipid in preterm infants raised EPA/ω‑3 and lowered ω‑6:ω‑3 ratio—relevant neonatal nutritional status.

  251. Prenatal dietary supplements influence the infant airway microbiota in a randomized factorial clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 31969566

    Large prenatal n‑3 LCPUFA RCT changed infant airway microbiota and partly mediated reduced childhood asthma risk—strong perinatal finding.

  252. Fish Oil and Vitamin D Supplementations in Pregnancy Protect Against Childhood Croup

    PubMed ID: 36184023

    Prenatal fish-oil supplementation (2.4 g) reduced physician-diagnosed croup in offspring over first 3 years—direct clinically meaningful benefit to children.

  253. The Influence of Vitamin E and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Reproductive Health Indices Among Male Workers Exposed to Electromagnetic Fields

    PubMed ID: 35172663

    Improvements in sperm motility and morphology with omega-3+vitamin E may support male fertility, relevant to pregnancy support.

  254. Effect of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on sexual function of pregnant women: a double blind randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35854106

    Daily 300 mg ω‑3 for 8 weeks in pregnant women improved sexual function and prevented an increase in gestational anxiety—direct pregnancy‑relevant benefit.

  255. 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 RCT demonstrated large maternal EPA/DHA increases across lipid pools and associations of fatty‑acid patterns with inflammation and GDM risk—strong biochemical and clinical relevance.

  256. Atopic and non-atopic effects of fish oil supplementation during pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 37696621

    Large RCT of 2.4 g/day EPA+DHA in pregnancy markedly reduced childhood non‑atopic asthma (~73% reduction) and early infections (~16% fewer), with genotype‑stratified effects—strong direct evidence.

  257. Supplementation With Fish Oil in Pregnancy Reduces Gastroenteritis in Early Childhood

    PubMed ID: 34927195

    Same maternal fish‑oil RCT showed fewer days and episodes of gastroenteritis in offspring over first 3 years, a robust pediatric outcome.

  258. Lipid profile after omega-3 supplementation in neonates with intrauterine growth retardation: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 37202530

    Short neonatal trial in growth‑restricted infants found improved weight/length gain and favorable lipids after omega‑3 supplementation, supporting infant nutritional/ growth support.

  259. 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 altered eicosanoid biology and reduced childhood eczema risk in offspring depending on maternal COX1 genotype — clear pregnancy/child health signal (genotype‑specific).

  260. Effects of flaxseed oil supplementation on metaphase II oocyte rates in IVF cycles with decreased ovarian reserve: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38469148

    Flaxseed oil before IVF modestly increased mature oocyte yield, fertilization and implantation rates in women with decreased ovarian reserve—supports reproductive/pregnancy outcomes.

  261. Maternal obesity, fish intake, and recurrent spontaneous preterm birth

    PubMed ID: 29415593

    Large observational/biomarker study: higher fish intake/erythrocyte omega‑3 in early pregnancy associated with reduced recurrent preterm birth in lean women—strong pregnancy/baby relevance.

  262. The effect of combined supplementation with vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids on blood glucose and blood lipid levels in patients with gestational diabetes

    PubMed ID: 34107720

    Vitamin D + omega-3 in gestational diabetes improved glycaemia and lipids—maternal metabolic benefits that can support pregnancy outcomes (combo trial).

  263. Fish Oil Supplementation in Pregnancy and Neurodevelopment in Childhood-A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33506965

    Large randomized maternal fish-oil LCPUFA trial showed improved early language and behavioral outcomes in children (strong developmental/pregnancy support evidence).

  264. Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation in Pregnant Women with Obesity on Newborn Body Composition, Growth and Length of Gestation: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

    PubMed ID: 33572368

    DHA+EPA in overweight/obese pregnant women increased neonatal lean mass and birthweight and prolonged gestation by ~1 week (randomized pilot with clinically meaningful neonatal outcomes).

  265. Omega-3 Intake Improves Clinical Pregnancy Rate in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized Study

    PubMed ID: 36841983

    Oral omega‑3 in PCOS patients undergoing ovulation induction roughly doubled clinical pregnancy rates (particularly in overweight/obese)—support for fertility/pregnancy outcomes.

Inflammation (358)
  1. n-3 fatty acids reduce plasma 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease

    PubMed ID: 26103129

    n‑3 supplementation lowered plasma F2‑isoprostanes and 20‑HETE (oxidative/inflammatory markers) in CKD—clear biochemical anti‑inflammatory signal.

  2. Association between Serum Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Intraprostatic Inflammation in the Placebo Arm of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial

    PubMed ID: 25926387

    Cross‑sectional data: higher blood n‑3 associated with less prostate inflammation—observational but supportive of inflammation reduction.

  3. 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

    DHA reduced AA‑derived 5‑LOX product capacity and increased DHA‑derived resolving mediators in RA; clinical joint count reduction supports anti‑inflammatory effect.

  4. 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 large declines in hsCRP and down‑regulated proinflammatory genes in adipose tissue.

  5. 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‑response increases in EPA/DHA‑derived oxylipins and SPM precursors—direct biochemical anti‑inflammatory mechanism.

  6. Effect of rosuvastatin and eicosapentaenoic acid on neoatherosclerosis: the LINK-IT Trial

    PubMed ID: 31334703

    EPA+statin reduced plaque macrophage content and lipid index, indicating anti‑inflammatory plaque effects.

  7. n-3 PUFAs improve erythrocyte fatty acid profile in patients with small AAA: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30914500

    Omega‑3 supplementation lowered proinflammatory RBC n‑6 PUFAs and RDW in AAA patients.

  8. 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‑ranging trial in inflamed depressed patients: higher EPA produced dose‑dependent rises in EPA, anti‑inflammatory oxylipins and some SPMs — strong mechanistic inflammatory evidence.

  9. 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 prevented PM2.5‑associated rises in proinflammatory AA metabolites in an RCT.

  10. 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

    12‑week RCT: EPA+DHA raised pro‑resolving mediators and lowered inflammatory gene expression in subcutaneous adipose (in normal‑weight subjects).

  11. Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation and Early Inflammation in Preterm Infants: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 37121228

    Randomized trial in extremely preterm infants showed ARA+DHA significantly reduced IL‑6 burden and some proinflammatory cytokines.

  12. Arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid levels correlate with the inflammation proteome in extremely preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 38603973

    Large proteomics study in preterm infants: higher DHA/AA associated with widespread downregulation of inflammation-related proteins (observational but robust associations).

  13. Platelet characteristics in extremely preterm infants after fatty acid supplementation: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 39702768

    Enteral AA+DHA reduced severe ROP and early thrombocytopenia with platelet-protein changes consistent with anti‑inflammatory/platelet effects.

  14. 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

    Demonstrated reductions in IL‑6 and TNF‑alpha postoperatively (direct inflammatory marker changes).

  15. Enteral nutrition during multimodality therapy in upper gastrointestinal cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 7726669

    Showed higher omega‑3 ratios and marked reduction in PGE2 (a proinflammatory mediator) and lower infection rates.

  16. Clinical outcome and immunology of postoperative arginine, omega-3 fatty acids, and nucleotide-enriched enteral feeding: a randomized prospective comparison with standard enteral and low calorie/low fat i.v. solutions

    PubMed ID: 8875537

    Reported lower CRP and favorable inflammatory cell profiles vs IV feeding.

  17. Immune and nutritional effects of early enteral nutrition after major abdominal operations

    PubMed ID: 8639722

    Faster recovery of acute‑phase proteins and milder infections, consistent with reduced inflammatory burden.

  18. Effect of route of delivery and formulation of postoperative nutritional support in patients undergoing major operations for malignant neoplasms

    PubMed ID: 9366716

    Reported improved recovery of inflammatory markers by POD8 in immunonutrition group.

  19. Influence of arginine, omega-3 fatty acids and nucleotide-supplemented enteral support on systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ failure in patients after severe trauma

    PubMed ID: 9530643

    Found significantly fewer SIRS days and lower CRP in trauma patients receiving the enriched diet.

  20. Immunonutrition in gastric cancer surgical patients

    PubMed ID: 9834924

    Perioperative use lowered IL‑6 and preserved neutrophil function (reduced early inflammatory response).

  21. 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 lowered IL‑6 and modified cytokine markers, indicating reduced inflammation.

  22. Modulation of postoperative immune and inflammatory response by immune-enhancing enteral diet in gastrointestinal cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 11819790

    Perioperative immune formula including omega‑3s lowered CRP and proinflammatory cytokines.

  23. Preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acid supplementation improves the immunometabolic host response and outcome after colorectal resection for cancer

    PubMed ID: 12464864

    Preop arginine + n‑3 reduced infections and improved immune markers (multi‑nutrient intervention).

  24. Randomized study of antiinflammatory and immune-modulatory effects of enteral immunonutrition during concurrent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer

    PubMed ID: 24274379

    Enteral immunonutrition (including omega‑3) blunted CRP/TNF rises during chemoradiotherapy—anti‑inflammatory signal though multi‑nutrient.

  25. 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 lowered a macrophage activation marker (sCD163), indicating reduced immune activation/inflammation.

  26. Immunonutrition suppresses acute inflammatory responses through modulation of resolvin E1 in patients undergoing major hepatobiliary resection

    PubMed ID: 26965712

    Preop immunonutrition with EPA increased resolvin E1 and lowered IL‑6—strong mechanistic and clinical anti‑inflammatory signal.

  27. Effect of Enteral Immunonutrition on Immune, Inflammatory Markers and Nutritional Status in Gastric Cancer Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy: A Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 30885012

    Postoperative immunonutrition (contains ω‑3) lowered CRP and altered immune cell counts—multi‑nutrient but inflammation markers improved.

  28. 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 reduced inflammatory markers (CRP, TNF‑α) versus placebo and attenuated muscle loss—clinically meaningful anti‑inflammatory effect.

  29. Fatty fish intake decreases lipids related to inflammation and insulin signaling--a lipidomics approach

    PubMed ID: 19390588

    Fatty‑fish diet lowered several bioactive lipids linked to inflammation (DGs, ceramides, lysoPC) in CHD patients.

  30. Inclusion of Atlantic salmon in the Chinese diet reduces cardiovascular disease risk markers in dyslipidemic adult men

    PubMed ID: 20797476

    Significant IL‑6 reduction after oily‑fish intervention—direct anti‑inflammatory marker change.

  31. 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 lowered TNF‑α (and IL‑6 with salmon) and increased adiponectin—supports reduced systemic inflammation.

  32. Anti-Inflammatory Diet Prevents Subclinical Colonic Inflammation and Alters Metabolomic Profile of Ulcerative Colitis Patients in Clinical Remission

    PubMed ID: 36014800

    Anti‑inflammatory diet including fatty fish reduced subclinical intestinal inflammation (fecal calprotectin) in UC remission.

  33. 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

    Dietary increase in EPA/DHA was associated with lower E‑selectin and CRP reductions in subgroups.

  34. 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

    Large multicenter RCT: fish‑oil (EPA) enteral formula reduced lung neutrophils, improved oxygenation and clinical outcomes in ARDS — strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  35. 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

    Fish‑oil enriched medical food raised WBC EPA/DHA and significantly lowered serum PGE2 within 1 week — clear anti‑inflammatory biomarker change.

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    PubMed ID: 22227725

    Surgical ICU RCT of fish‑oil PN reduced multiple inflammatory cytokines over the first postoperative week.

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    PubMed ID: 22751375

    Critically ill patients fed fish‑oil formula had larger CRP decreases and less pressure‑ulcer worsening vs control.

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    PubMed ID: 22340541

    Elderly post‑op patients on fish‑oil TPN had lower IL‑6/TNF‑α and fewer infections — strong clinical anti‑inflammatory signal.

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    PubMed ID: 22313793

    Fish oil raised adiponectin and NO in metabolic‑syndrome women, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/vascular effects.

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    PubMed ID: 23034965

    Randomized obese patient trial showed reduced adipose inflammatory gene expression and lower plasma IL‑6 after ω‑3 — direct anti‑inflammatory evidence.

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    PubMed ID: 23010452

    Randomized trial showed significant reductions in F2-isoprostanes (oxidative stress marker), indicating anti-inflammatory/anti-oxidative effects.

  42. Modulation of the association between plasma intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and cancer risk by n-3 PUFA intake: a nested case-control study

    PubMed ID: 22378736

    Observational analysis: higher n-3 intake weakened the association between sICAM-1 (an inflammation/adhesion marker) and later cancer risk, implying modulation of inflammatory pathways.

  43. [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 reduced CRP and improved immune markers — clear anti-inflammatory biomarker and clinical-parameter effects.

  44. 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

    Large RCT showed hs‑CRP decreased ~22% with high‑purity EPA, a strong anti‑inflammatory biomarker effect.

  45. 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 diet decreased pro-inflammatory eicosanoids (15(S)-HETE, LTB4) and lowered a tumor cell-cycle proliferation score — strong tissue biomarker anti-inflammatory signal.

  46. Fish oil-supplemented parenteral nutrition in patients following esophageal cancer surgery: effect on inflammation and immune function

    PubMed ID: 23368915

    Perioperative IV fish‑oil reduced procalcitonin and improved CD4+/CD8+ ratio by day 6—short‑term anti‑inflammatory/immune modulation.

  47. 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

    Antioxidant+omega‑3 supplementation in dry‑eye patients lowered tear inflammatory cytokines and improved symptoms.

  48. A dietary supplement attenuates IL-6 and CRP after eccentric exercise in untrained males

    PubMed ID: 14652498

    Multicomponent supplement including DHA attenuated post‑exercise IL‑6 and CRP rises — supports reduced inflammatory response.

  49. 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 enriched goat cheese lowered CRP (−36%) in overweight/obese adults — direct inflammation biomarker improvement.

  50. Reduced effect on apoptosis of 4-hydroxyhexenal and oxidized LDL enriched with n-3 fatty acids from postmenopausal women

    PubMed ID: 15808325

    Fish‑oil supplementation produced oxLDL that caused less apoptosis in cultured cells — suggests reduced pro‑inflammatory/oxidative LDL activity.

  51. The clinical effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fish oils and/or copper in systemic lupus erythematosus

    PubMed ID: 15290734

    SLE trial showed modest lowering of clinical disease activity (SLAM‑R) with fish oil, consistent with reduced inflammatory activity.

  52. The effects of dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized, double blind trial

    PubMed ID: 1459173

    RA trial symptomatic improvements (morning stiffness/tenderness) likely reflecting anti‑inflammatory effects.

  53. Addition of omega-3 fatty acid and coenzyme Q10 to statin therapy in patients with combined dyslipidemia

    PubMed ID: 28541926

    Omega‑3 (with/without CoQ10) added to statin reduced hsCRP and IL‑6 vs statin alone—supports anti‑inflammatory effects (confounded by co‑therapies).

  54. A randomized controlled trial of the effects of n-3 fatty acids on resolvins in chronic kidney disease

    PubMed ID: 25908532

    RCT showed robust increases in specialized pro‑resolving mediators (18‑HEPE, 17‑HDHA, RvD1) — strong mechanistic anti‑inflammatory effect.

  55. 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 sparing in RA—clinical signal of reduced inflammatory symptoms despite no change in formal disease activity scores.

  56. Assessing the Metabolic Impact of Ground Chia Seed in Overweight and Obese Prepubescent Children: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 31928474

    Chia seed (ALA) supplementation reduced fibrinogen and related inflammatory markers in obese children—evidence of reduced systemic inflammation.

  57. Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Probiotic Supplementation as Strategies to Modulate Immune Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    PubMed ID: 40871692

    Anti‑inflammatory diet including omega‑3 lowered IFN‑γ in children with ASD—direct immuno‑inflammatory modulation.

  58. 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 with symptom and pain reductions consistent with anti‑inflammatory effects of high‑dose omega‑3.

  59. 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

    EPA (±DHA) increased fibrous cap thickness in vulnerable plaques, consistent with reduced plaque inflammation.

  60. Concomitant Use of Rosuvastatin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Significantly Prevents Native Coronary Atherosclerotic Progression in Patients With In-Stent Neoatherosclerosis

    PubMed ID: 32759543

    EPA + statin lowered plaque inflammation markers and 18‑HEPE increased (anti‑inflammatory metabolite).

  61. 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

    Purified EPA produced plaque regression and compositional changes consistent with reduced vascular inflammation.

  62. 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

    RCT in CKD: ω‑3 robustly increased SPMs (resolvins) and lowered MPO—strong biochemical anti‑inflammatory evidence.

  63. Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy modifies neonatal leukotriene production by cord-blood-derived neutrophils

    PubMed ID: 17596121

    Maternal fish oil reduced neonatal neutrophil inflammatory lipid mediators and correlated neonatal IL‑6 reductions.

  64. 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

    TPN enriched with ω‑3 shifted leukotrienes to less‑inflammatory LTB5 and reduced TNF‑α postoperatively—clear anti‑inflammatory effect.

  65. Omega-3 carboxylic acids and fenofibrate differentially alter plasma lipid mediators in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

    PubMed ID: 34618982

    In NAFLD patients OM‑3CA increased EPA/DHA‑derived pro‑resolving lipids and decreased several proinflammatory eicosanoids—strong mechanistic anti‑inflammatory signal.

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    PubMed ID: 22640930

    Large RCT in overweight older adults showed omega‑3 prevented increases and produced decreases in IL‑6 and TNF‑α — direct anti‑inflammatory evidence.

  67. Omega-3 nanoemulgel in prevention of radiation-induced oral mucositis and its associated effect on microbiome: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 37648997

    Topical omega‑3 nanoemulgel reduced radiation‑induced oral mucositis and pain—evidence of local anti‑inflammatory/ protective effect.

  68. An Oily Fish Diet Improves Subclinical Inflammation in People at High Cardiovascular Risk: A Randomized Controlled Study

    PubMed ID: 34199645

    Randomized oily‑fish (LCn3) diet modestly lowered hs‑CRP and inflammatory cytokines—direct RCT evidence for anti‑inflammatory effect.

  69. Omega-3 supplementation and stress reactivity of cellular aging biomarkers: an ancillary substudy of a randomized, controlled trial in midlife adults

    PubMed ID: 33875799

    Dose-dependent decreases in IL-6 and stress cortisol and preservation of telomerase activity indicate robust anti-inflammatory/stress-buffering effects.

  70. ω-3 fatty acid alleviates virus-induced myocardial injury by regulating TLR4 and TLR3 expression

    PubMed ID: 34298398

    Modulated TLR3/TLR4 and lowered inflammatory factor secretion in virus-related myocardial injury (direct anti-inflammatory signals).

  71. Omega-3 fatty acid lipid emulsions are safe and effective in reducing endotoxemia and sepsis in acute-on-chronic liver failure: An open-label randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 33450081

    IV omega-3 reduced endotoxin and systemic inflammation in ACLF patients (clinical-grade anti-inflammatory effect).

  72. Impact of cooked functional meat enriched with omega-3 fatty acids and rosemary extract on inflammatory and oxidative status; a randomised, double-blind, crossover study

    PubMed ID: 25365012

    Functional meat containing ω‑3 + rosemary lowered PAI‑1, fibrinogen and oxidative markers in at‑risk adults (combined intervention).

  73. Omega 3-rich Camelina sativa oil in the context of a weight loss program improves glucose homeostasis, inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with NAFLD: A randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34423525

    Camelina (ω‑3 rich) oil improved systemic inflammation/oxidative stress markers in NAFLD (RCT, small sample).

  74. Effects of fish oil supplementation on biomarkers of vascular endothelial function in middle-aged and older adults: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 41568898

    Low‑dose fish oil decreased endothelial inflammatory markers (ICAM‑1, MCP‑1) in older adults — supports anti‑inflammatory endothelial effects.

  75. Treatment of delirium in intensive care patients with sepsis using daily intravenous infusions with omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 40643182

    IV omega‑3 in septic ICU patients reduced delirium and resource use; clinical benefit plausibly mediated by immune/inflammatory modulation.

  76. 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

    Resistance‑training trial reported marked reductions in CRP, IL‑6, TNF alongside antioxidant improvements — supports exercise‑related anti‑inflammatory effects.

  77. Inflammatory markers after supplementation with marine n-3 or plant n-6 PUFAs: A randomized double-blind crossover study

    PubMed ID: 40058591

    Crossover RCT in abdominal obesity showed consistent reductions in circulating inflammatory markers (TNF, RANTES, MIP‑1ÎČ) and adipose gene‑expression changes.

  78. 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 (markers of vascular inflammation) vs control.

  79. 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

    Acute MI RCT: 30 days of omega‑3 produced a significantly larger drop in hs‑CRP vs placebo, supporting anti‑inflammatory action.

  80. 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

    Breast‑cancer patients receiving chemo: omega‑3 + vitamin D reduced hsCRP and TNF‑α and improved QoL over 9 weeks (inflammation reduced).

  81. Biomarkers of oxidation, inflammation and intestinal permeability in persons with diabetes mellitus with parenteral nutrition: A multicenter randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 39672082

    Multicenter PN lipid RCT in T2DM: n‑3 enriched emulsions produced rapid, consistent reductions in multiple proinflammatory cytokines vs comparators.

  82. Nutritional Support Reduces Circulating Cytokines in Patients with Heart Failure

    PubMed ID: 38892570

    HF patients: adding EPA/DHA‑enriched supplement to Mediterranean diet lowered IL‑6 and IP‑10 vs diet alone (biomarker reduction).

  83. 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

    Large randomized postoperative trial: parenteral n‑3 markedly lowered IL‑6 and other inflammatory markers and reduced complications/LOS.

  84. 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

    ICU RCT in critically ill COVID‑19: added omega‑3 lowered CRP and IL‑6 and shortened ICU/hospital stay — strong anti‑inflammatory signal with clinical impact.

  85. 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 severity; migraine improvement likely mediated in part by anti‑inflammatory mechanisms.

  86. 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 PUFA reduced EV counts and EV‑dependent thrombin generation and enriched omega‑3 content of EVs, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/coagulation effects.

  87. 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

    Duplicate entry: confirms lowered inflammatory markers and PBMC gene expression with added omega‑3 in older adults doing exercise + high‑protein diet.

  88. 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

    RCT in episodic migraine raised anti‑inflammatory IL‑4 and lowered pro‑inflammatory IFN‑γ — clear cytokine shifts.

  89. 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

    Children on leukemia therapy had reductions in inflammatory markers (IL‑6, TNF‑α) alongside large TG reductions after omega‑3.

  90. Effects of an Omega-3 Supplemented, High-Protein Diet in Combination with Vibration and Resistance Exercise on Muscle Power and Inflammation in Old Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 36296958

    Added ω‑3 with exercise/protein reduced IL‑6 and other inflammatory markers (and improved muscle power) in older adults (pilot RCT).

  91. 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 nutrition enriched with omega-3s reduced CRP/IL-6/TNF-α and postoperative complications—good clinical inflammatory/immunologic evidence.

  92. Oral supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and inflammation markers in patients with chronic kidney disease in hemodialysis

    PubMed ID: 31935118

    12-week RCT in hemodialysis patients showed significant decreases in CRP, IL-6 and TNF-α—strong direct evidence of anti-inflammatory action.

  93. Omega 3 Supplementation Can Regulate Inflammatory States in Gas Station Workers: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 32176565

    Double‑blind trial in exposed workers showed marked decreases in pro‑inflammatory cytokines IFN‑γ and IL‑17.

  94. Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 32304881

    Schizophrenia trial: omega‑3 lowered CRP alongside improved BDNF and memory, consistent with anti‑inflammatory effect.

  95. 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 (fish oil + phytosterols) reduced TNF‑α/TGF‑ÎČ and trended to lower liver fat and TAGs.

  96. Improvement of NRF2 gene expression and antioxidant status in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: A double-blind randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32194222

    n‑3 PUFA increased NRF2 expression and plasma antioxidant capacity in T2D, supporting anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant effects.

  97. 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

    Adjunctive ω‑3 + aspirin with debridement lowered local IL‑6 and improved periodontal inflammation and HbA1c (co‑intervention confounds).

  98. 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 reduced hsCRP and myocardial fibrosis in patients with low insulin resistance (subgroup benefit).

  99. 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 lowered hsCRP and other inflammatory markers in high‑risk CKD subgroup with large EPA incorporation.

  100. 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 reduced hsCRP substantially in statin‑treated high‑risk patients, indicating anti‑inflammatory effects.

  101. The Effects of OMEGA-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Upon Interleukin-12 and Interleukin-18 in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

    PubMed ID: 30803749

    High‑dose ω‑3 attenuated rise in IL‑18 in CKD patients, a specific anti‑inflammatory signal.

  102. 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

    ω‑3 (with vitamin D) reduced CRP and TNF‑α in colorectal cancer patients—direct anti‑inflammatory biomarker improvements.

  103. Benefits of Fasting Abbreviation with Carbohydrates and Omega-3 Infusion During CABG: a Double-Blind Controlled Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 30916121

    Perioperative ω‑3 reduced CRP and preserved IL‑10 levels, showing clear anti‑inflammatory effects in surgical patients.

  104. Long-term vitamin D and high-dose n-3 fatty acids' supplementation improve markers of cardiometabolic risk in type 2 diabetic patients with CHD

    PubMed ID: 31309919

    High‑dose n‑3 + vitamin D lowered hs‑CRP and improved carotid IMT in vitamin‑D‑deficient T2DM with CHD.

  105. 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

    Combined vitamin D + omega‑3 during chemotherapy reduced TNF‑α and IL‑1ÎČ â€” clear short‑term anti‑inflammatory signal.

  106. A comparison between the effects of flaxseed oil and fish oil supplementation on cardiovascular health in type 2 diabetic patients with coronary heart disease: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 31190359

    Trial in T2D+CHD showed decreased hs‑CRP and other inflammatory/antioxidant changes.

  107. Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Chronic Periodontitis Patients in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Study

    PubMed ID: 30175329

    Adjunctive omega‑3 with SRP reduced periodontal inflammation and increased antioxidant enzyme activity.

  108. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on fibrosis, endothelial function and myocardial performance, in ischemic heart failure patients

    PubMed ID: 29752009

    In ischemic HF, short‑term omega‑3 reduced hsCRP and fibrosis/inflammation biomarkers.

  109. Beneficial effects of probiotic combination with omega-3 fatty acids in NAFLD: a randomized clinical study

    PubMed ID: 30221912

    Probiotic + omega‑3 RCT in T2DM with NAFLD markedly reduced inflammatory cytokines and liver fat index.

  110. Omega-3 decreases IL-6 levels in HIV and human herpesvirus-8 coinfected patients in Uganda

    PubMed ID: 29381560

    RCT in HIV/HHV‑8 co‑infected adults: omega‑3 raised EPA/DHA and prevented IL‑6 rise (anti‑inflammatory effect).

  111. The influences of vitamin D and omega-3 co-supplementation on clinical, metabolic and genetic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

    PubMed ID: 29859385

    Vitamin D + omega‑3 RCT in PCOS reduced hs‑CRP and oxidative stress markers (combined product).

  112. 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

    Perioperative omega‑3 reduced CRP at 24 h post‑op in small randomized trial.

  113. Eicosapentaenoic Acid Reduces Fecal Levels of Calprotectin and Prevents Relapse in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

    PubMed ID: 29391271

    Placebo‑controlled RCT in UC: EPA‑FFA markedly lowered fecal calprotectin and improved remission maintenance.

  114. 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

    2 g/day EPA in head‑and‑neck cancer lowered inflammatory cytokines (IL‑6) and attenuated weight/lean‑mass loss.

  115. Efficacy of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with fatty fish in ameliorating inflammation in paediatric asthma: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30378203

    Diet with two fatty‑fish meals/week lowered airway inflammation (FeNO) in children with mild asthma.

  116. Effects of marine n-3 fatty acid supplementation in renal transplantation: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30125457

    Marine n‑3 lowered hs‑CRP in renal transplant recipients (secondary outcomes).

  117. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia: a 12-week randomized placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30519766

    In schizophrenia with MetS, ω‑3 reduced TNF‑alpha alongside triglyceride improvements.

  118. 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

    Fish oil plus calorie restriction produced larger IL‑6 decreases vs diet alone (supports anti‑inflammatory effect).

  119. Statin dose reduction with complementary diet therapy: A pilot study of personalized medicine

    PubMed ID: 29503145

    Combined supplement reduced hs‑CRP (inflammation) though attribution to ω‑3 alone is uncertain.

  120. 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

    High‑dose ω‑3 + vitamin D reduced hs‑CRP and improved oxidative‑stress markers in MS patients with clinical benefit.

  121. 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 gene‑expression changes (↓TNF‑α, ↑PPAR‑γ) indicate anti‑inflammatory molecular effects in Parkinson’s patients.

  122. Effects of ω-3 supplementation on the nutritional status, immune, and inflammatory profiles of gastric cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30710885

    30‑day RCT showed IL‑6 reduction and preserved nutritional status with ω‑3 in cancer outpatients.

  123. The effects of ω-3 fish oil emulsion-based parenteral nutrition plus combination treatment for acute paraquat poisoning

    PubMed ID: 30392424

    Strong RCT evidence: fish‑oil PN lowered TNF‑α/other inflammatory markers and markedly reduced 90‑day mortality.

  124. 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, IL‑8, ICAM‑1 and leukocytes and shortened ICU/hospital stays—strong clinical anti‑inflammatory effect.

  125. The effects of fish oil on gene expression in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

    PubMed ID: 29359480

    PBMC gene expression showed↓IL‑1 and ↓IL‑8 and ↑PPAR‑γ—molecular anti‑inflammatory signatures in PCOS.

  126. 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 CRP reductions and adiponectin increases—clear anti‑inflammatory/metabolic biomarker changes.

  127. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Against Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 29324423

    Omega‑3 during chemotherapy reduced oral mucositis severity and pain, consistent with reduced local inflammation.

  128. Abnormal lipoprotein oxylipins in metabolic syndrome and partial correction by omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 29413356

    4 g/day prescription ω‑3 partially normalized pro‑inflammatory lipoprotein oxylipin profiles in metabolic‑syndrome patients (mechanistic anti‑inflammatory change).

  129. Beneficial Effects of n-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 29017158

    2.7 g/day n‑3PUFA lowered MCP‑1 in T2D (significant reduction)—direct inflammatory biomarker improvement.

  130. 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

    Psoriatic arthritis RCT: 3 g/day n‑3 decreased leukotriene B4 formation (clear biochemical anti‑inflammatory shift) and increased LTB5.

  131. 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 in PCOS downregulated inflammatory genes (IL‑8, TNF‑α) and improved mood scores (small RCT with co‑intervention).

  132. Strain-specific probiotic (microbial cell preparation) and omega-3 fatty acid in modulating quality of life and inflammatory markers in colorectal cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28857425

    Colorectal cancer patients receiving probiotics plus omega‑3 showed lower IL‑6 versus placebo (inflammation marker improvement; combined intervention).

  133. 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

    Omega‑3 + vitamin E decreased hs‑CRP and improved insulin resistance in fibrocystic breast disease (biomarker improvement; co‑intervention caveat).

  134. The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on clinical and metabolic status in patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28342967

    Omega‑3 + vitamin E reduced hs‑CRP in Parkinson’s patients—supports anti‑inflammatory action (confounded by vit E).

  135. Clinical and metabolic response to flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28716357

    Flaxseed omega‑3 lowered hs‑CRP and improved oxidative markers in diabetic foot ulcer RCT—robust anti‑inflammatory effects.

  136. 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 supplementation in major burn patients significantly reduced severe sepsis and pyloric dysfunction and is consistent with anti‑inflammatory/immunomodulatory effects.

  137. Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and oleate enhances exercise training effects in patients with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 27356240

    Omega‑3 + oleate produced a 32% CRP reduction in metabolic syndrome patients beyond exercise alone.

  138. Efficacy of Omega-3 in Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study

    PubMed ID: 27622219

    Randomized trial in recurrent aphthous stomatitis: omega‑3 reduced ulcer pain, size trend and reduced recurrence — consistent with local anti‑inflammatory effects.

  139. 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 reduced plasma CCL2 (MCP‑1) and CCL2 reduction associated with better clinical outcomes—strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  140. Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Supplement to the Enteral Feeding in Children With Mild to Moderate Sepsis

    PubMed ID: 26704762

    Enteral n‑3 in pediatric sepsis markedly lowered CRP/IL‑6 and improved clinical outcomes (strong anti‑inflammatory signal).

  141. Omega-3 fatty acids, inflammatory status and biochemical markers of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot study

    PubMed ID: 29173690

    12‑week omega‑3 in low‑activity SLE lowered CRP significantly—direct systemic inflammation reduction.

  142. 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 reduced coronary sinus inflammatory marker (pentraxin‑3) and altered plaque composition—local anti‑inflammatory signal.

  143. [Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on postoperative inflammatory reaction and clinical efficacy]

    PubMed ID: 26211765

    Postoperative PN with n‑3 PUFAs produced clear reductions in CRP, IL‑1, IL‑6 and increased IL‑10; SIRS incidence fell—strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  144. Icosapent Ethyl (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester): Effects Upon High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Lipid Parameters in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

    PubMed ID: 25893544

    Consistent, clinically meaningful hsCRP reductions with 4 g/day EPA across phase‑3 trials indicate strong anti‑inflammatory effect.

  145. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation affects pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25747955

    GDM trial showed significant reductions in hs‑CRP and MDA (direct anti‑inflammatory/oxidative effects).

  146. The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving DMARDs Therapy: Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 26925896

    RA trial showed reductions in ESR and clinical inflammation markers with omega‑3 added to therapy.

  147. 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

    Marked increases in EPA/DHA‑derived pro‑resolving mediators and TG lowering in PAD patients — supports inflammation resolution pathways.

  148. 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

    High‑dose fish oil in SLE lowered ESR and physician global disease activity — clear anti‑inflammatory effect in autoimmune disease.

  149. Effects of omega-3 on metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 25394692

    In metabolic‑syndrome postmenopausal women, omega‑3 reduced IL‑6 and improved metabolic/inflammatory markers vs diet alone.

  150. 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 reduced hs‑CRP and improved insulin resistance — direct anti‑inflammatory biomarker change.

  151. 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 ω‑3 reduced CRP and SOFA scores in septic ICU patients—clinical inflammation marker improvement.

  152. Icosapent ethyl, a pure ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid: effects on circulating markers of inflammation from the MARINE and ANCHOR studies

    PubMed ID: 23325450

    4 g/day pure EPA reduced Ox‑LDL, Lp‑PLA2 and hsCRP in randomized trials — robust anti‑inflammatory / anti‑oxidative biomarker effects.

  153. Omega-3 fatty acid therapy reduces triglycerides and interleukin-6 in hypertriglyeridemic HIV patients

    PubMed ID: 23683266

    3.6 g/day ethyl‑esters lowered IL‑6 and TNF‑α in HIV patients — strong evidence of systemic anti‑inflammatory effect.

  154. 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 lowered IL‑6 in severely obese adults—RCT support for systemic inflammation reduction.

  155. 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 — clinical anti‑inflammatory signal.

  156. Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation attenuates inflammatory markers after eccentric exercise in untrained men

    PubMed ID: 21358504

    Randomized trial (1.8 g/day) showed consistent reductions in TNF‑α, PGE2 and IL‑6 after eccentric exercise — strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  157. Docosahexaenoic acid affects markers of inflammation and muscle damage after eccentric exercise

    PubMed ID: 25029008

    DHA reduced early IL‑6 (~32%) after eccentric exercise—moderate anti‑inflammatory biomarker effect.

  158. Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce early doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

    PubMed ID: 34842343

    Pediatric trial: ω‑3 reduced oxidative stress and cardiac injury markers during chemo—anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant protection.

  159. 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

    Omega‑3 + nano‑curcumin reduced TNF‑α expression/levels in migraineers — combination shows anti‑inflammatory benefit (omega‑3 contribution probable).

  160. 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 (with nano‑curcumin) lowered IL‑6 and hs‑CRP in migraine patients — significant systemic anti‑inflammatory effects.

  161. 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 circulating ICAM‑1 and (in combination) reduced migraine attacks — evidence of lowered vascular/inflammatory activation.

  162. 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 plus nano‑curcumin downregulated COX‑2 and iNOS mRNA and reduced serum levels with clinical migraine benefit — robust anti‑inflammatory change (combination).

  163. Anti-Neuroinflammatory Properties of n-3 Fatty Acids and Nano- Curcumin on Migraine Patients from Cellular to Clinical Insight: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 32727335

    Omega‑3 + nano‑curcumin reduced IL‑1ÎČ and migraine frequency—robust anti‑inflammatory signal in combination therapy.

  164. The omega-3 and Nano-curcumin effects on vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM) in episodic migraine patients: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34301320

    Omega‑3 (and combo) lowered VCAM and reduced migraine frequency/severity—vascular/inflammatory marker improvements.

  165. 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

    EPA (± nano‑curcumin) reduced hs‑CRP and triglycerides in T2D—strong anti‑inflammatory/metabolic effects.

  166. Dietary fish oil and olive oil supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical and immunologic effects

    PubMed ID: 2363736

    RA trial showed reductions in leukotriene B4 and IL‑1 production—direct anti‑inflammatory effects.

  167. Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and naproxen treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 1464864

    RA symptom improvements suggest anti‑inflammatory action of omega‑3 in joint disease.

  168. 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 reduced NSAID use long‑term with unchanged disease activity — implies anti‑inflammatory clinical benefit.

  169. 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

    Reduced T‑cell activation marker (CD25) and increased serum EPA/DHA — evidence of immunomodulation/anti‑inflammatory effect.

  170. Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the management of dysmenorrhea in adolescents

    PubMed ID: 8623866

    Substantial reduction in menstrual symptom scores in adolescents — inflammatory symptom improvement.

  171. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in treated-hypertensive type 2 diabetic subjects

    PubMed ID: 14583341

    Hypertensive diabetics: EPA or DHA reduced urinary F2‑isoprostanes ~19–20% (reduced oxidative/inflammatory stress marker).

  172. Effects of n-3 fatty acids on serum interleukin-6, tumour necrosis factor-alpha and soluble tumour necrosis factor receptor p55 in active rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 15458276

    RA dietary trial: low n‑6 diet + fish oil lowered CRP and sTNF‑R p55 and later reduced IL‑6/TNF‑α in both groups.

  173. Gamma-tocopherol and docosahexaenoic acid decrease inflammation in dialysis patients

    PubMed ID: 17720098

    Hemodialysis patients given DHA+γ‑tocopherol had modest, significant reductions in IL‑6, WBC and neutrophils—evidence of reduced systemic inflammation (combination product).

  174. n-3 Fatty acid supplementation and regular moderate exercise: differential effects of a combined intervention on neutrophil function

    PubMed ID: 17391558

    Fish oil reduced neutrophil superoxide production (~19.5%) and correlated with erythrocyte DHA — supports cellular anti‑inflammatory action.

  175. A randomised interventional trial of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on endothelial function and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus

    PubMed ID: 17875549

    Large RCT in SLE showed substantial decreases in disease activity and oxidative/vascular inflammation markers with 3 g/day.

  176. 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 had lower CRP and IL‑6 after 12 weeks of LCn‑3, indicating systemic anti‑inflammatory effects.

  177. Impact of foods enriched with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte n-3 levels and cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 17349088

    Increases in erythrocyte EPA+DHA correlated negatively with CRP and urinary TXB2 — association with lower inflammation markers.

  178. Combined treatment with renin-angiotensin system blockers and polyunsaturated fatty acids in proteinuric IgA nephropathy: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18685141

    PUFA added to standard therapy markedly reduced proteinuria in IgA nephropathy, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/renal benefit.

  179. Fish-oil supplementation induces antiinflammatory gene expression profiles in human blood mononuclear cells

    PubMed ID: 19515734

    26‑week RCT showed broad downregulation of inflammatory and atherogenic PBMC gene sets with 1.8 g/d EPA+DHA (strong anti‑inflammatory signal).

  180. Effect of glucosamine sulfate with or without omega-3 fatty acids in patients with osteoarthritis

    PubMed ID: 19756416

    OA trial showed greater high‑threshold pain responders when EPA/DHA added, plausibly reflecting anti‑inflammatory effects.

  181. DHA supplementation decreases serum C-reactive protein and other markers of inflammation in hypertriglyceridemic men

    PubMed ID: 19158225

    High‑dose DHA RCT showed consistent, clinically relevant CRP and IL‑6 reductions.

  182. Fish oil supplementation lowers C-reactive protein levels independent of triglyceride reduction in patients with end-stage renal disease

    PubMed ID: 19461006

    6‑month EPA/DHA in ESRD reduced CRP substantially versus placebo.

  183. 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

    Metabolic‑syndrome RCT lowered hs‑CRP and markers alongside weight/BP improvements.

  184. 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

    Plaque mRNA and markers (MMPs, IL-6, ICAM1) were reduced and plaque inflammation inversely associated with EPA content.

  185. Effect of Clupeonella grimmi (anchovy/kilka) fish oil on dysmenorrhoea

    PubMed ID: 20795425

    Marked reduction in menstrual pain and analgesic use, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/antinociceptive effects.

  186. Impact of a novel nutritional formula on asthma control and biomarkers of allergic airway inflammation in children

    PubMed ID: 20545703

    EPA/Gamma‑linolenic acid formula in asthmatic children reduced exhaled NO and improved airway responsiveness — reduced airway inflammation.

  187. Adjunctive treatment of chronic periodontitis with daily dietary supplementation with omega-3 Fatty acids and low-dose aspirin

    PubMed ID: 20572767

    Adjunctive fish oil + low‑dose aspirin improved periodontal clinical outcomes and lowered inflammatory biomarkers (RANKL, MMP‑8).

  188. Prenatal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and infant morbidity: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21807696

    Prenatal DHA reduced infant illness durations (respiratory) — consistent with immunomodulation/less inflammation in offspring.

  189. 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

    IV fish‑oil emulsion in infants produced large reductions in plasma TNF‑α — strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  190. Oral administration of docosahexaenoic acid attenuates interleukin-1ÎČ response and clinical course of septic neonates

    PubMed ID: 22079797

    Oral DHA in septic neonates lowered IL‑1ÎČ and raised leukocyte DHA—direct anti‑inflammatory biomarker change with clinical improvement.

  191. 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

    Reduction in Lp-PLA2 and ApoCIII (inflammatory/pro-atherogenic proteins) when omega-3 added to statin.

  192. DHA supplementation during pregnancy and lactation affects infants' cellular but not humoral immune response

    PubMed ID: 21941411

    Maternal DHA reduced IFN‑γ production and altered infant T‑cell subsets (modulation of inflammatory responses).

  193. Th1 and Th2 chemokines, vaccine-induced immunity, and allergic disease in infants after maternal ω-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation

    PubMed ID: 21099447

    Maternal ω‑3 shifted infant chemokine balance toward Th1 and enhanced vaccine IgG in non‑allergic infants — evidence of immune/inflammatory modulation.

  194. Effect of n-3 fatty acids on patients with advanced lung cancer: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 22114792

    In advanced lung cancer patients omega-3 reduced CRP/IL-6 and oxidative stress markers versus placebo.

  195. 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

    3 g/day omega‑3 for eight weeks significantly reduced TNF‑α and IL‑2 in type 2 diabetes patients.

  196. Platelet redox balance in diabetic patients with hypertension improved by n-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 23238663

    Fish oil lowered platelet oxidative stress and 8‑isoprostane in diabetic/hypertensive patients — reduces oxidative/inflammatory platelet markers.

  197. Effect of n-3 supplementation on hyperactivity, oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder

    PubMed ID: 24568073

    RCT in children with ADHD: EPA/DHA reduced CRP and IL‑6 and increased antioxidant enzymes — clear anti‑inflammatory signals.

  198. Omega-3 PUFA supplementation and the response to evoked endotoxemia in healthy volunteers

    PubMed ID: 24190860

    High‑dose EPA+DHA modestly blunted febrile response to endotoxin and trended to lower inflammatory biomarkers in an evoked inflammation model.

  199. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce adipose tissue macrophages in human subjects with insulin resistance

    PubMed ID: 23328126

    Tissue biopsy RCT demonstrated clear reductions in adipose macrophages and MCP‑1 and increases in capillaries—strong local anti-inflammatory effects.

  200. Efficacy of fish oil on serum of TNF α , IL-1 ÎČ , and IL-6 oxidative stress markers in multiple sclerosis treated with interferon beta-1b

    PubMed ID: 23861993

    In MS patients, 4 g/day fish oil produced large, consistent reductions in TNF‑α, IL‑1ÎČ and IL‑6—robust systemic anti-inflammatory biomarker changes.

  201. Docosahexaenoic Acid and Periodontitis in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 24970858

    DHA (with aspirin) reduced periodontal pocket depth and local inflammatory markers, showing local anti‑inflammatory benefit.

  202. Fish Oil (SMOFlipid) and olive oil lipid (Clinoleic) in very preterm neonates

    PubMed ID: 24048161

    Parenteral fish‑oil lipid in very preterm infants reduced F2‑isoprostanes (oxidative/inflammatory stress marker) and raised EPA.

  203. 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

    Preop omega‑3 robustly shifted neutrophil eicosanoids from pro‑inflammatory LTB4 toward LTB5 (strong biochemical anti‑inflammatory effect).

  204. Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the up-regulation of endothelial chemokines in maintenance hemodialysis patients

    PubMed ID: 25204316

    12‑week omega‑3 in dialysis patients lowered stimulated endothelial chemokines (RANTES, MCP‑1) though systemic markers unchanged.

  205. 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 in hemodialysis patients reduced depressive scores with associated reductions in CRP/favorable cytokine ratio.

  206. 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 prevented post‑op rises in IL‑6/TNFα and greatly reduced infections — clear anti‑inflammatory/immune benefit in surgical patients.

  207. 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

    In horses with chronic airway inflammation, omega‑3 plus low‑dust diet reduced airway neutrophils and respiratory symptoms — direct anti‑inflammatory effect in airways.

  208. Increasing long-chain n-3PUFA consumption improves small peripheral artery function in patients at intermediate-high cardiovascular risk

    PubMed ID: 24746829

    Observational association of higher LC‑n‑3 with lower hs‑CRP and improved vascular markers.

  209. Effects of oral eicosapentaenoic acid versus docosahexaenoic acid on human peripheral blood mononuclear cell gene expression

    PubMed ID: 26074314

    Randomized EPA/DHA dosing produced distinct downregulation of inflammatory transcription factors in PBMCs — strong mechanistic anti‑inflammatory evidence.

  210. Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Reduces Inflammation in Obese Pregnant Women: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 26340264

    Randomized obese pregnancy trial: robust reductions in adipose/placental IL6/IL8/TNFα mRNA and lower CRP—strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  211. 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; dose‑dependent increases in RBC DPA with omega‑3 intake support anti‑inflammatory biology.

  212. Omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids down-regulate nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-ÎșB) gene and blood cell adhesion molecule expression in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease

    PubMed ID: 25976467

    Omega‑3 supplementation in sickle‑cell patients raised DHA/EPA and reduced inflammatory markers and NF‑ÎșB expression — direct clinical anti‑inflammatory effects.

  213. 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 reduced IL‑18 and increased adiponectin versus EPA; clear anti‑inflammatory biomarker effects.

  214. 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 pro‑inflammatory cell markers and was linked to fewer sepsis/organ dysfunctions—direct anti‑inflammatory and clinical immune benefits.

  215. 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 increased total antioxidant capacity in hemodialysis patients — systemic anti‑inflammatory/oxidative stress benefits.

  216. 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 lowered tear osmolarity and krill reduced tear IL‑17A — clear reduction in ocular inflammation.

  217. Effect of Oral Re-esterified Omega-3 Nutritional Supplementation on Dry Eyes

    PubMed ID: 27442314

    Re‑esterified omega‑3 reduced tear osmolarity, TBUT, OSDI and MMP‑9 positivity in dry eye — objective and symptomatic anti‑inflammatory outcomes.

  218. Macrophage Activation in Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Correlates with Hepatic Progenitor Cell Response via Wnt3a Pathway

    PubMed ID: 27310371

    18 months DHA reduced NAFLD inflammation/steatosis and shifted macrophage phenotype toward anti‑inflammatory.

  219. 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 omega‑3 shifted maternal cytokines toward a less pro‑inflammatory profile — immunomodulatory effect during pregnancy.

  220. 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

    6‑month RCT in MCI lowered IL‑6/TNF‑α and improved cognition; clear anti‑inflammatory biomarker changes.

  221. 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 RCT in Duchenne showed marked decreases in IL‑1ÎČ and IL‑6 and near doubling of IL‑10.

  222. EPA + DHA supplementation reduces PMN activation in microenvironment of chronic venous leg ulcers: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study

    PubMed ID: 28758717

    Reduced activated neutrophils and protease markers in wound fluid indicate clear local anti‑inflammatory effects.

  223. Effects of fish oils on ex vivo B-cell responses of obese subjects upon BCR/TLR stimulation: a pilot study

    PubMed ID: 29195133

    Fish oil altered B‑cell cytokine secretion and lowered ex vivo IgM production; immune‑inflammatory modulation observed.

  224. 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

    hs‑CRP significantly decreased in men with coronary disease after 8 weeks of omega‑3.

  225. 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

    Robust increases in specialized pro‑resolving mediator precursors (dose–response) strongly support anti‑inflammatory action.

  226. Supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid reduces high levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in aging adults: A randomized, controlled study

    PubMed ID: 29735019

    RCT in older adults: 2.5 g/day EPA+DHA produced sizable reductions in IL‑6, IL‑1ÎČ and TNF‑α over 8 weeks.

  227. 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 downregulation of inflammatory gene expression (IL‑1, TNF‑α) with EPA/DHA.

  228. Effect of prenatal EPA and DHA on maternal and umbilical cord blood cytokines

    PubMed ID: 29940888

    Prenatal EPA‑rich supplementation reduced several maternal proinflammatory cytokines (IL‑6, TNFα, IL‑15) in RCT analysis.

  229. Double-blind, randomized, multicenter phase 2 study of SC411 in children with sickle cell disease (SCOT trial)

    PubMed ID: 30097463

    DHA formulation reduced vascular/inflammatory biomarkers (sE‑selectin, sVCAM) in sickle cell children — clinically relevant anti‑inflammatory signals.

  230. Effects of DHA-enriched fish oil on gene expression levels of p53 and NF-ÎșB and PPAR-Îł activity in PBMCs of patients with T2DM: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 31831363

    Increased PPAR‑γ activity in PBMCs (anti‑inflammatory regulator) after DHA — mechanistic support for lowering inflammation.

  231. Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids EPA and DHA as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Treatment of Periodontitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 32867199

    RCT showed adjunctive EPA/DHA improved clinical periodontal inflammation (reduced BOP, improved CAL) and favorable changes in salivary cytokines.

  232. Efficacy of omega 3 fatty acid as an adjunct in the management of chronic periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32436902

    Omega‑3 supplementation plus scaling/root‑planing produced consistent reductions in probing depth and attachment (local anti‑inflammatory effect).

  233. Inflammation (IL-1ÎČ) Modifies the Effect of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Core Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder-An Exploratory Pilot Study(‡)

    PubMed ID: 32121236

    Omega‑3 (±vitamin D) benefitted ASD behavioral outcomes in the subgroup with elevated IL‑1ÎČ—suggests inflammation‑linked effects.

  234. Efficacy of Docosahexaenoic Acid for the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33671220

    Enteral DHA markedly reduced necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants — likely an anti‑inflammatory/protective effect in gut.

  235. Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate vascular inflammation: A rationale for their atheroprotective effects

    PubMed ID: 33812168

    High‑dose EPA reduced circulating and vascular inflammatory markers in humans and animal models — strong mechanistic RCT evidence.

  236. Short-Term Intake of Yellowstripe Scad versus Salmon Did Not Induce Similar Effects on Lipid Profile and Inflammatory Markers among Healthy Overweight Adults despite Their Comparable EPA+DHA Content

    PubMed ID: 34684525

    Salmon consumption lowered IL‑6 vs comparator — short‑term anti‑inflammatory signal.

  237. Dietary Supplementation with Transgenic Camelina sativa Oil Containing 20:5n-3 and 22:6n-3 or Fish Oil Induces Differential Changes in the Transcriptome of CD3(+) T Lymphocytes

    PubMed ID: 34578993

    Supplementation altered PBMC/T‑cell transcriptomes and immune pathways, showing direct immunomodulatory effects.

  238. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improve clinical symptoms in patients with Covid-19: A randomised clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34516692

    Small hospitalized COVID‑19 RCT showed reduced CRP/ESR and symptom improvement with added EPA+DHA.

  239. Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Randomized Dose-Finding Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 36005883

    EPA 4 g/day showed symptom improvement tied to reductions in inflammatory markers (hs‑CRP correlation) in MDD with high inflammation—direct anti‑inflammatory signal.

  240. ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation improves postabsorptive and prandial protein metabolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 35849009

    EPA+DHA reduced postabsorptive protein breakdown and improved prandial anabolism—suggests lowering of catabolic/inflammatory processes in COPD patients.

  241. 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

    Omega‑3 added to scaling/root planing significantly improved PD/CAL — clinically meaningful anti‑inflammatory effects in periodontitis.

  242. 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‑DHA supplement lowered IL‑6 and MDA and raised total antioxidant capacity — clear anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant biomarker changes.

  243. 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

    Higher‑dose EPA responders had larger rises in pro‑resolving lipid mediators and reductions in hs‑CRP correlated with antidepressant response — inflammation‑modifying link.

  244. 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

    High‑dose fish oil adjunct to periodontal therapy improved healing and reduced periopathogen counts — local anti‑inflammatory/microbiologic benefit.

  245. Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Clinical Outcome of Atopic Dermatitis in Children

    PubMed ID: 39275147

    Omega‑3/GLA/vit D syrup reduced eczema severity and topical steroid use in children with atopic dermatitis — clinical anti‑inflammatory skin benefit.

  246. 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

    1 g/day marine omega‑3 for 1 year lowered pro‑inflammatory eicosanoids and increased some pro‑resolving mediators in older adults (RCT substudy).

  247. 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 markedly raised pro‑resolving lipid mediator precursors (SPM precursors) — direct anti‑inflammatory mechanism.

  248. 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

    High‑dose DHA during chemo prevented rises in NLR and preserved HLA‑DR+ monocytes (reduced pro‑inflammatory shift).

  249. 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

    High‑ω‑3 diet lowered pain interference in migraine with mediation by blood EPA — consistent with reduced nociceptive/inflammatory pathways.

  250. 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‑dependent increases in EPA/DHA‑derived oxylipins and DNAm changes consistent with downregulated lipid/inflammatory pathways.

  251. Supplementation with omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids attenuates platelet reactivity in postmenopausal women

    PubMed ID: 35791734

    Sustained reductions in platelet activation and secretion indicate lowered pro‑inflammatory platelet signalling.

  252. Effect of weight loss and lifestyle changes on vascular inflammatory markers in obese women: a randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 12684358

    2‑year Mediterranean‑style program (including improved n‑3 balance) lowered inflammatory markers (CRP) substantially.

  253. The influence of an anti-inflammatory diet on gingivitis. A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 30941800

    Anti‑inflammatory diet rich in omega‑3 reduced gingival index and inflammation in gingivitis patients (clinically relevant anti‑inflammatory outcome).

  254. 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 combined with resistance training produced local anti‑inflammatory signaling changes in muscle.

  255. Anti-inflammatory Diet In Rheumatoid Arthritis (ADIRA)-a randomized, controlled crossover trial indicating effects on disease activity

    PubMed ID: 32055820

    Anti‑inflammatory portfolio including n‑3 produced modest reductions in RA disease activity (inflammation reduction signal).

  256. Treatment of ulcerative colitis with fish oil supplementation: a prospective 12 month randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 1353742

    Rectal mucosal EPA increased and leukotriene B4 synthesis was suppressed by 53%, with steroid‑sparing in active UC—strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  257. 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 a significant IL‑1ÎČ reduction accompanied by modest clinical improvement, supporting anti‑inflammatory benefit.

  258. [Fish oils and rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized and double-blind study]

    PubMed ID: 8066866

    n‑3 supplementation lowered CRP and modestly improved inflammatory RA measures.

  259. 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 reduced IL‑1ÎČ and improved inflammatory symptoms in RA.

  260. The effect of n-3 fatty acids on neutrophil chemiluminescence

    PubMed ID: 7624736

    Marked reductions in neutrophil oxidative burst and increased platelet EPA — strong cellular anti‑inflammatory evidence.

  261. Effect of an enteric-coated fish-oil preparation on relapses in Crohn's disease

    PubMed ID: 8628335

    Large double‑blind RCT showed substantial reduction in Crohn's relapse — clear clinical anti‑inflammatory effect in IBD.

  262. [The use of n-3 fatty acids in chronic juvenile arthritis]

    PubMed ID: 9064671

    Juvenile arthritis study showed CRP decrease with n‑3 supplementation.

  263. 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

    Fish oil + vitamin E modulated immune markers (TNF, T-helper/T-suppressor ratio) in malnourished cancer patients.

  264. Effect of dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids on severity of asthma in children

    PubMed ID: 9551739

    Asthmatic children had reduced TNF-α production and increased blood omega-3 despite no clinical symptom change.

  265. Combination therapy with low-dose etretinate and eicosapentaenoic acid for psoriasis vulgaris

    PubMed ID: 9863281

    EPA added to etretinate improved psoriasis faster—consistent with anti-inflammatory skin effects.

  266. 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 patients imply diminished inflammatory/atherogenic burden.

  267. Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 11036827

    RA trial demonstrated clinical improvement consistent with anti-inflammatory effects and increased EPA incorporation.

  268. The effect of n-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis: results from SCIMO, an angiographic study, background and implications

    PubMed ID: 11838000

    Reduced PDGF and MCP‑1 mRNA expression and reported reduction in angiographic atherosclerosis — strong anti‑inflammatory/anti‑atherosclerotic signal.

  269. Dietary fish oil does not influence acute rejection rate and graft survival after renal transplantation: a randomized placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 11981081

    Kidney transplant trial found a borderline/locus reduction in TNF‑α expression during rejection—some anti‑inflammatory biomarker evidence though no clinical benefit.

  270. 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

    GLA+EPA emulsion significantly reduced stimulated leukotriene biosynthesis (direct reduction of proinflammatory pathway).

  271. 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

    hsCRP was substantially reduced when omega-3 was added to simvastatin—marker of systemic inflammation decrease.

  272. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammatory markers in COPD

    PubMed ID: 16354850

    Two-year study in COPD showed reduced sputum/serum inflammatory mediators and symptomatic improvement.

  273. Effects of combined dietary supplementation on oxidative and inflammatory status in dyslipidemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 16487912

    Combination product with n‑3s decreased IL‑1ÎČ and TNF‑α in dyslipidemic subjects — direct inflammatory marker reductions (combo uncertainty).

  274. 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

    Omega-3 enteral feeding blunted increases in proinflammatory cytokines in Crohn's patients versus omega-6.

  275. Dietary intake of differently fed salmon; the influence on markers of human atherosclerosis

    PubMed ID: 15638820

    Eating salmon rich in marine n‑3 lowered IL‑6 and VCAM‑1—markers of systemic inflammation.

  276. 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 EPA/GLA/antioxidant diet in severe sepsis lowered 28-day mortality and improved ICU/ventilator-free days—major clinical benefit likely from immuno/inflammation modulation.

  277. 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 diet improved lung mechanics and reduced ventilation time in acute lung injury—consistent with anti-inflammatory effects in lung.

  278. 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 organ‑support measures.

  279. Impact of postoperative omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented parenteral nutrition on clinical outcomes and immunomodulations in colorectal cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 18416476

    Post‑colorectal surgery parenteral omega‑3 lowered IL‑6 and improved immune cell ratios.

  280. Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and Zn supplementation in asthmatic children: a randomized self-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 19154523

    Supplementation including omega-3 improved asthma control and airway inflammation in children (combined intervention).

  281. Anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and plant sterols in hyperlipidemic individuals

    PubMed ID: 18977480

    Randomized trial showed marked reductions in hs-CRP and TNF-α and increased adiponectin with omega-3 + plant sterols.

  282. Effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on Barrett's epithelium in the human lower esophagus

    PubMed ID: 18400718

    EPA incorporation into Barrett's tissue reduced COX‑2 protein, a pro‑inflammatory enzyme.

  283. Fish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 19394939

    Reduced TNF‑α and other inflammatory markers with improved endothelial function.

  284. Regulation of omega-3 fish oil emulsion on the SIRS during the initial stage of severe acute pancreatitis

    PubMed ID: 19224159

    IV fish oil shortened SIRS duration and reduced TNF‑α in severe pancreatitis—strong anti‑inflammatory effect.

  285. 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 lowered systemic CRP (marker of inflammation).

  286. Effects of long chain omega-3 fatty acids on metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in combined dyslipidemia patients

    PubMed ID: 19397392

    Lowered inflammatory and coagulation markers (hsCRP, PAI‑1) in dyslipidemic patients.

  287. Effects of unsaturated fat dietary supplements on blood lipids, and on markers of malnutrition and inflammation in hemodialysis patients

    PubMed ID: 19541503

    Supplementation in dialysis patients lowered CRP, indicating reduced systemic inflammation.

  288. 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

    HF trial: significant decreases in TNF, IL‑6 and other inflammatory markers after 3 months of n‑3.

  289. 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, SAA‑LDL and other inflammatory/metabolic markers in metabolic‑syndrome patients.

  290. 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.

  291. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty-acid supplementation on redox status in chronic renal failure patients with dyslipidemia

    PubMed ID: 20303788

    Fish oil markedly reduced triglycerides and markers of lipid peroxidation while boosting antioxidant enzymes—anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant effects.

  292. Antioxidant therapy reduces oxidative and inflammatory tissue damage in patients subjected to cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation

    PubMed ID: 21138533

    Perioperative omega‑3 + vitamins C/E reduced hs‑CRP and oxidative damage; combined intervention shows anti‑inflammatory biomarker changes (omega‑3 contribution plausible but not isolated).

  293. Omega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation and anxiety in medical students: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21784145

    12‑week RCT showed lowered stimulated IL‑6 and trend for TNF‑α — direct reduction in inflammatory markers.

  294. 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 fish‑oil enriched IV nutrition decreased IL‑6, TNF‑α and NF‑ÎșB and improved bilirubin, consistent with reduced inflammatory responses.

  295. 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

    Oral omega‑3/omega‑6 supplement reduced conjunctival HLA‑DR (an ocular inflammatory biomarker) though symptoms did not significantly change.

  296. 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 ICU lowered TNF‑α/IL‑6/IL‑1 and raised IL‑10 — clear anti‑inflammatory signals in patients.

  297. 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

    Shift in neutrophil eicosanoids (LTB4↓, LTB5↑) in CKD indicates reduced proinflammatory mediator production.

  298. 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

    Adjunctive omega‑3 plus low‑dose aspirin improved periodontal clinical endpoints and lowered IL‑1ÎČ, reflecting anti‑inflammatory effects (combination therapy).

  299. 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 hs‑IL‑6 and platelet/monocyte activation markers indicate robust anti‑inflammatory and proresolving effects.

  300. Oxidative stress in Rett syndrome: natural history, genotype, and variants

    PubMed ID: 21888765

    12‑month ω‑3 treatment in Rett syndrome lowered oxidative‑stress markers (F2‑IsoPs) consistent with reduced inflammatory/oxidative burden.

  301. [Efficacy evaluation of an oral powder supplement enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid in cancer patients]

    PubMed ID: 22411387

    Small RCT in cancer patients found INF‑γ decreased (~34%), supporting anti‑inflammatory action though sample small.

  302. Liver-protecting effects of omega-3 fish oil lipid emulsion in liver transplantation

    PubMed ID: 23155344

    Post‑transplant parenteral ω‑3 reduced liver injury markers, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/hepatoprotective effects.

  303. Effects of ω-3 fish oil lipid emulsion combined with parenteral nutrition on patients undergoing liver transplantation

    PubMed ID: 22421017

    ω‑3 PN after liver transplant lowered ALT and improved nutrition markers—compatible with reduced inflammation/injury.

  304. 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 inflammatory mediators and NAFLD biomarkers in adults—supports reduced inflammation.

  305. Efficacy of poly-unsaturated fatty acid therapy on patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

    PubMed ID: 26078579

    PUFA therapy in NASH decreased CRP and other inflammation markers alongside histologic improvements.

  306. Randomized study of the clinical effects of ω-3 fatty acid-containing enteral nutrition support during neoadjuvant chemotherapy on chemotherapy-related toxicity in patients with esophageal cancer

    PubMed ID: 27644137

    ω‑3–enriched enteral nutrition during chemotherapy reduced stomatitis and AST/ALT rises—reduced mucosal and hepatic inflammation in peri‑chemo setting.

  307. 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 reduced WBC/CRP and postoperative complications—clear perioperative anti‑inflammatory effect.

  308. 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 lipid in very preterm infants reduced IL‑1ÎČ/IL‑6 and clinically lowered BPD incidence—strong anti‑inflammatory signal.

  309. 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 diet reduced hsCRP, TNF‑α and IL‑6 during weight loss—anti‑inflammatory within a dietary program.

  310. The effects of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) intervention on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35067753

    RCT in NAFLD showed reductions in TNF-α and IL-1ÎČ â€” clear anti-inflammatory biochemical effect.

  311. Targeted alteration of dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for the treatment of chronic headaches: a randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 23886520

    Dietary increase in n‑3 reduced headache frequency and impact vs lowering n‑6 alone — clinical benefit likely via reduced inflammatory mediators.

  312. 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

    Targeted increase in EPA/DHA with lower n‑6 reduced headache burden and psychological distress; clinical improvements linked to DHA increases—consistent with reduced inflammatory signalling.

  313. 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: adding EPA/DHA decreased plasma arachidonic acid and shifted endocannabinoid/ethanolamide balance toward DHA‑derived species — plausible anti‑inflammatory effect.

  314. A High Omega-3, Low Omega-6 Diet Reduces Headache Frequency and Intensity in Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache: A Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 40600308

    n‑3/enriched, n‑6 reduced diet lowered headache frequency/intensity and raised anti‑pain DHA marker (17‑HDHA) — anti‑inflammatory signal.

  315. Dietary alpha-linolenic acid decreases C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A and interleukin-6 in dyslipidaemic patients

    PubMed ID: 12818406

    Randomized ALA (linseed) produced large, significant reductions in CRP, SAA and IL‑6.

  316. 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: higher fish‑oil intakes reduced IL‑6 production by mononuclear cells—direct anti‑inflammatory signal.

  317. 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+GLA formula reduced pulmonary inflammatory mediators (BALF IL‑8) and improved oxygenation in ARDS.

  318. Increased alpha-linolenic acid intake lowers C-reactive protein, but has no effect on markers of atherosclerosis

    PubMed ID: 15220952

    2-year higher dietary ALA modestly lowered CRP (systemic inflammation) though IMT unchanged.

  319. The effect of diet enriched with alpha-linolenic acid on soluble cellular adhesion molecules in dyslipidaemic patients

    PubMed ID: 15135261

    Linseed oil significantly decreased sVCAM-1 (inflammatory/endothelial activation marker).

  320. Plant-based diet, serum fatty acid profile, and free radicals in postmenopausal women: the diet and androgens (DIANA) randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 16240844

    Plant-based n‑3–rich diet raised DHA and lowered oxidative stress markers (inflammation- related).

  321. Influence of low-dose polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation on the inflammatory response of healthy adults

    PubMed ID: 17664057

    Two‑week PUFA blends changed plasma ALA/EPA and decreased proinflammatory eicosanoid (PGE1/LTB4) release ex vivo.

  322. Alpha-linolenic acid supplementation and resistance training in older adults

    PubMed ID: 19234585

    Flax‑derived ALA reduced IL‑6 by ~62% in older men undertaking resistance training — significant anti‑inflammatory effect (sex‑specific).

  323. Randomized placebo-controlled intervention with n-3 LC-PUFA-supplemented yoghurt: effects on circulating eicosanoids and cardiovascular risk factors

    PubMed ID: 23332800

    n‑3 supplementation shifted eicosanoid profiles toward EPA‑derived mediators and improved AA:EPA ratios—mechanistic anti‑inflammatory change.

  324. 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

    Parenteral ω‑3 lipid in infants raised EPA and reduced LTB4 and PCT post‑op → anti‑inflammatory signal.

  325. 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

    Large cohort: higher long‑term n‑3 intake associated with lower odds of elevated CRP.

  326. 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

    Ten weeks of EPA+DHA reduced inflammatory acne lesions and local IL-8 staining in a double-blind trial—clinically meaningful local anti-inflammatory effect.

  327. Effects of an energy-restricted diet rich in plant-derived α-linolenic acid on systemic inflammation and endothelial function in overweight-to-obese patients with metabolic syndrome traits

    PubMed ID: 25180479

    High-ALA diet decreased YKL-40 beyond weight-loss effects—supports an anti-inflammatory mechanism though overall changes were dominated by weight loss.

  328. Docosahexaenoic acid-enriched canola oil increases adiponectin concentrations: a randomized crossover controlled intervention trial

    PubMed ID: 25240692

    DHA-enriched canola oil increased adiponectin and decreased IL1B expression and hsCRP relative to other plant oils—strong RCT evidence of anti-inflammatory effects.

  329. 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 emulsions in preterm neonates lowered IL-6/IL-8 versus soybean oil—robust cytokine reductions indicating anti-inflammatory action.

  330. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26047766

    NASH trial: omega‑3 increased plasma ALA/EPA and TG reductions correlated with histologic stabilization (anti‑inflammatory signal).

  331. Clinical Benefits of n-3 PUFA and ɀ-Linolenic Acid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    PubMed ID: 28346333

    RA RCT: fish oil increased plasma n‑3 and reduced disease activity and pain (clinical anti‑inflammatory effect).

  332. 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

    Dose‑dependent EPA/DPA increases and substantial rise in anti‑inflammatory IL‑10 (LPS‑stimulated).

  333. 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 supplementation reduced PBMC IL‑6 production, demonstrating an anti‑inflammatory effect.

  334. The effects of n-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil on genetic and metabolic profiles in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 31902378

    Flaxseed oil lowered hsCRP and other inflammation markers in gestational diabetes.

  335. Dietary Intake of n-3 PUFA-Enriched Hen Eggs Changes Inflammatory Markers' Concentration and Treg/Th17 Cells Distribution in Blood of Young Healthy Adults-A Randomised Study

    PubMed ID: 34071714

    Dietary n‑3 increased resolvins and decreased IL‑6 and pro‑inflammatory prostaglandin ratios—direct anti‑inflammatory signals.

  336. The FADS1 rs174550 Genotype Modifies the n-3 and n-6 PUFA and Lipid Mediator Responses to a High Alpha-Linolenic Acid and High Linoleic Acid Diets

    PubMed ID: 36367234

    FADS1 genotype altered PUFA conversion and downstream oxylipins, showing mechanistic impact on inflammation pathways.

  337. A Walnut-Enriched Diet for 2 Years Changes the Serum Oxylipin Profile in Healthy Older Persons

    PubMed ID: 38081585

    Walnut intake raised ALA/EPA oxylipins and reduced several AA‑derived oxylipins — biochemical shift toward lower proinflammatory mediators.

  338. 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 EPA/DHA supplementation decreased TNF‑α, IL‑6, IL‑18 and increased IL‑10 in people with obesity — clear anti‑inflammatory cytokine changes.

  339. Dietary supplementation with omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids decreases mononuclear cell proliferation and interleukin-1 beta content but not monokine secretion in healthy and insulin-dependent diabetic individuals

    PubMed ID: 1656517

    Omega‑3 reduced PBMC proliferation and intracellular IL‑1ÎČ content — mechanistic immunomodulation consistent with lowered inflammation.

  340. Plasma lipid levels and platelet and neutrophil function in patients with vascular disease following fish oil and olive oil supplementation

    PubMed ID: 1328817

    Fish oil lowered neutrophil LTB4 generation and platelet aggregation — direct reductions in inflammatory/leukotriene pathways.

  341. Effects of different doses of fish oil on rectal cell proliferation in patients with sporadic colonic adenomas

    PubMed ID: 7958682

    Dose study in patients with colonic adenomas lowered rectal proliferative indices and shifted mucosal n‑3/n‑6 balance—anti‑inflammatory biomarker evidence.

  342. [Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of experimental human gingivitis]

    PubMed ID: 8720373

    RCT showed reduced gingival inflammation and membrane EPA incorporation—direct anti‑inflammatory evidence.

  343. Effects of dietary fish oil and soy phosphatidylcholine on neutrophil fatty acid composition, superoxide release, and adhesion

    PubMed ID: 9675609

    Rapid neutrophil membrane fatty-acid changes (EPA/DHA increase, AA decrease) — relevant to lowering inflammatory potential.

  344. 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

    Double‑blind RCT showed clinically meaningful psoriasis improvement and changes in inflammatory eicosanoids.

  345. 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 stimulated leukotriene biosynthesis — direct reduction of inflammatory mediators.

  346. Impact of omega-3 fatty acid enriched TPN on leukotriene synthesis by leukocytes after major surgery

    PubMed ID: 12553951

    Postoperative randomized study: omega‑3 TPN increased less‑potent LTB5 vs LTB4 — biochemical shift to lower inflammatory eicosanoids.

  347. 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

    Pediatric Crohn's RCT: lower relapse rate with enteric-coated omega‑3 — clear clinical anti-inflammatory effect.

  348. Effects of short-term oral administration of dietary marine oils in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and joint pain: a pilot study comparing seal oil and cod liver oil

    PubMed ID: 18374458

    Short trial of marine oils lowered leukotriene B4 and reduced n-6:n-3 ratios with trends toward less joint pain (small study).

  349. The effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy on maternal eicosanoid, cytokine, and chemokine secretion

    PubMed ID: 19390480

    Pregnancy RCT showed increased EPA/DHA and reduced LPS‑induced PGE2 production ex vivo.

  350. Supplementation with fatty acids influences the airway nitric oxide and inflammatory markers in patients with cystic fibrosis

    PubMed ID: 20639712

    In cystic fibrosis patients, omega‑3–focused diet altered FA profile and reduced some inflammatory markers (ESR, IL‑8).

  351. Incorporation of n-3 PUFA and Îł-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

    RCT in inflammatory arthritis demonstrating large biochemical incorporation and clinically meaningful reductions in disease activity and pain.

  352. ALOX5 gene variants affect eicosanoid production and response to fish oil supplementation

    PubMed ID: 21296957

    Fish oil raised EPA/DHA-derived eicosanoids and altered inflammatory metabolite profiles (genotype-dependent) — biochemical anti-inflammatory evidence.

  353. 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

    High‑EPA supplementation shifted skin eicosanoid profiles toward less pro‑inflammatory mediators (robust tissue biochemical evidence).

  354. Preoperative immunonutrition decreases postoperative complications by modulating prostaglandin E2 production and T-cell differentiation in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy

    PubMed ID: 24589090

    PGE2 decreased and EPA rose in immunonutrition arm — anti‑inflammatory biochemical effect though product multi‑component.

  355. 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

    No change in IL‑6/CRP and only borderline TNF‑α decrease at high dose — modest anti‑inflammatory signal in healthy adults.

  356. Generation and dietary modulation of anti-inflammatory electrophilic omega-3 fatty acid derivatives

    PubMed ID: 24736647

    Dose‑relevant increases in neutrophil electrophilic ω‑3 ketone derivatives (anti‑inflammatory mediators).

  357. Stabilizing effect of combined eicosapentaenoic acid and statin therapy on coronary thin-cap fibroatheroma

    PubMed ID: 24637411

    EPA + statin lowered plaque lipid burden and inflammatory marker (PTX3) and macrophage accumulation.

  358. 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

    Combined ω‑3/leucine/probiotic product reduced CRP and improved function in sarcopenic older adults—anti‑inflammatory effect though multinutrient.

Brain health (192)
  1. 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

    Symptom, mood and functioning improvements in first‑episode schizophrenia indicate clinically meaningful central nervous system effects.

  2. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements in women at high risk of breast cancer have dose-dependent effects on breast adipose tissue fatty acid composition

    PubMed ID: 20335550

    Dose‑dependent increases of EPA/DHA in serum and adipose demonstrate biochemical incorporation—mechanistic support for DHA availability to brain/neurons.

  3. 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

    Antidepressant effect in elderly supports central nervous system benefit of ω‑3 (DHA/EPA).

  4. A prospective, multicenter, randomized study of the efficacy of eicosapentaenoic acid for cerebral vasospasm: the EVAS study

    PubMed ID: 23032083

    EPA reduced vasospasm and infarction after SAH, directly protecting brain tissue from ischemic injury.

  5. The effect of souvenaid on functional brain network organisation in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: a randomised controlled study

    PubMed ID: 24475144

    Multinutrient medical food including DHA/EPA preserved EEG network organisation in mild Alzheimer's over 24 weeks.

  6. The medical food Souvenaid affects brain phospholipid metabolism in mild Alzheimer's disease: results from a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28747210

    Souvenaid (DHA/EPA + precursors) altered brain phospholipid MRS markers (PME/PDE) in mild AD—mechanistic brain effect.

  7. DHA, nutrient intake, and maternal characteristics as predictors of pregnancy outcomes in a randomised clinical trial of DHA supplementation

    PubMed ID: 37806075

    Large prenatal RCT: 1000 mg/d DHA increased maternal DHA status and reduced preterm birth — strong relevance for fetal brain development and later outcomes.

  8. Neuroprotective nutrients in pregnancy and infant brain function

    PubMed ID: 40412614

    Higher maternal DHA associated with multiple infant EEG/ERP markers of brain responsiveness — supportive observational/associative evidence for early brain development.

  9. Retinal development in very-low-birth-weight infants fed diets differing in omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 1386065

    VLBW diets lacking LC n‑3 impaired rod photoreceptor function at term — shows developmental neural/retinal impact of n‑3 deficiency.

  10. 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 tracked dietary DHA in preterm infants and correlated with visual-evoked responses (neuro-visual indicator).

  11. Growth and development in term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a double-masked, randomized, parallel, prospective, multivariate study

    PubMed ID: 11483802

    Term infant AA+DHA formulas studied for growth and development; mixed but directly relevant to brain/visual development.

  12. Relationship between omega3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status during early infancy and neurodevelopmental status at 1 year of age

    PubMed ID: 11972740

    Infant groups with lower ALA/DHA had worse motor development at 1 year — strong developmental evidence.

  13. 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

    LCP‑enriched formula raised plasma DHA in preterms to levels similar to breast milk — supports brain/retinal substrate supply.

  14. 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

    Maternal cod liver oil supplementation led to ~4-point higher cognitive score in children at age 4 (randomized trial).

  15. Docosahexaenoic acid in red blood cells of term infants receiving two levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 16540798

    Infant formula with higher preformed DHA produced significantly higher infant RBC/plasma DHA—directly relevant to infant brain/visual development.

  16. Serum omega-3 fatty acids are associated with variation in mood, personality and behavior in hypercholesterolemic community volunteers

    PubMed ID: 17383013

    Higher EPA/DHA associated with lower depressive symptoms and better impulse control/personality traits (observational link to brain function).

  17. 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

    Replacing corn oil with rapeseed oil in infant foods increased plasma n‑3 LC‑PUFA during complementary feeding—direct biomarker support pertinent to neurodevelopment.

  18. 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

    Preterm infant trial showed dose‑dependent increases in DHA status without blocking endogenous synthesis—supports DHA availability for brain development.

  19. 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 MCI, higher DHA correlated with less telomere shortening over 6 months — preliminary neuroprotective signal.

  20. Fatty acid supply with complementary foods and LC-PUFA status in healthy infants: results of a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26169870

    Adding salmon to complementary infant foods robustly increased infant DHA and EPA—direct and strong evidence for nutrients important to brain development.

  21. Modification of Docosahexaenoic Acid Composition of Milk from Nursing Women Who Received Alpha Linolenic Acid from Chia Oil during Gestation and Nursing

    PubMed ID: 26247968

    Maternal chia (ALA) raised milk ALA and transiently increased breast-milk DHA early in nursing and increased maternal erythrocyte EPA—supports DHA supply to nursing infants.

  22. Predictors of treatment response in young people at ultra-high risk for psychosis who received long-chain omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 25585167

    Reduced psychosis transition and improved functioning in UHR youth indicates neuroprotective/brain‑health effects.

  23. 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 RCT of perilla oil + nobiletin improved cognition and increased RBC DHA/ALA and serum BDNF vs perilla alone (combined product).

  24. 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 phosphatidylserine + ALA improved several cognitive tests and raised serum n‑3 PUFAs in MCI patients (multi‑ingredient supplement).

  25. Serum Alpha-Linolenic Acid and Long-Term Multiple Sclerosis Activity and Progression

    PubMed ID: 40674673

    Higher serum ALA at MS onset associated with lower progression to definite MS and fewer relapses — relevant to CNS disease progression.

  26. A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial of omega-3 fatty acids and alpha lipoic acid in Alzheimer's disease

    PubMed ID: 24077434

    ω‑3 combined with α‑lipoic acid slowed MMSE decline and preserved IADL in mild–moderate Alzheimer’s over 12 months (pilot RCT signal).

  27. Cognitive response to fish oil, blueberry, and combined supplementation in older adults with subjective cognitive impairment

    PubMed ID: 29458842

    24 weeks of fish oil in older adults raised RBC EPA+DHA and reduced self‑reported cognitive problems (subjective cognitive benefit).

  28. 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 formula produced earlier RBC/plasma DHA rises and transient improvement in visual acuity—supporting neurodevelopment.

  29. 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

    Adding DHA/AA to preterm formula raised infant plasma/RBC DHA to levels of breastfed infants—relevant to neurodevelopmental substrate.

  30. Visual acuity and the essentiality of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in the diet of term infants

    PubMed ID: 9702915

    Term infant DHA supplementation raised RBC DHA and improved objective visual acuity (neurovisual development).

  31. A randomized controlled trial of early dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental development in term infants

    PubMed ID: 10755457

    Randomized infant trial: early DHA (±AA) produced ~+7 points on Bayley MDI at 18 months — robust clinical cognitive benefit in early development.

  32. Impact of early dietary intake and blood lipid composition of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on later visual development

    PubMed ID: 11144440

    Infant formula with DHA produced blood profiles like breast milk and improved visual development — supports neurodevelopmental/brain benefits.

  33. Growth and development in preterm infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 11483801

    Large RCT in preterm infants: AA+DHA improved visual-evoked acuity and Bayley motor index — direct neurodevelopmental and sensory benefits.

  34. [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

    Type of feeding markedly altered infant RBC DHA/AA by 60 days — strong biochemical support for brain LCPUFA supply.

  35. Randomized, double-blind trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with fish oil and borage oil in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 15069395

    Preterm infants: added LCPUFAs improved growth and mental development scores (Bayley) in subgroup — direct developmental/brain benefit.

  36. Growth and development of preterm infants fed infant formulas containing docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid

    PubMed ID: 15812447

    Large RCT in preterm infants: DHA/ARA formula improved growth and Bayley developmental scores — strong brain development data.

  37. Visual maturation of term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented or control formula for 12 mo

    PubMed ID: 15817866

    Term-infant trial with DHA+ARA improved visual acuity and markedly raised RBC DHA — supports early brain/visual development.

  38. Cognitive assessment of children at age 2(1/2) years after maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 17185423

    High‑dose maternal fish oil in pregnancy improved children's eye–hand coordination at 2.5 years with cord‑blood correlations.

  39. 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

    Infant LCPUFA supported some cognitive measures comparable to breastfeeding.

  40. 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 had better recognition memory and problem‑solving.

  41. Three randomized controlled trials of early long-chain polyunsaturated Fatty Acid supplementation on means-end problem solving in 9-month-olds

    PubMed ID: 19765006

    Pooled RCTs: infant formula DHA+ARA improved problem‑solving at 9 months (direct cognitive benefit).

  42. 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

    School‑age RCT showed improved verbal learning, memory and spelling with increased blood n‑3.

  43. 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

    Randomized trial: DHA-supplemented formula improved visual development (VEP) at 12 months — evidence for early neuro/visual development.

  44. Attention among very low birth weight infants following early supplementation with docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid

    PubMed ID: 20624152

    Very low birth-weight infants given DHA+AA showed better attention at 20 months — targeted neurodevelopmental benefit (attention).

  45. 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

    Infants fed formula with DHA scored modestly higher on cognitive MDI at 18 months (RCT) — direct brain development effect.

  46. 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 reduced inPLA2 and altered membrane PUFAs in youth at ultra‑high psychosis risk — mechanistic and clinically relevant to brain health.

  47. Effects of fish oil supplementation on learning and behaviour of children from Australian Indigenous remote community schools: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 23756346

    Large school‑based RCT in Indigenous children: ~750 mg DHA+EPA/day improved a non‑verbal cognitive score (Draw‑A‑Person) over 20 weeks.

  48. DHA status is positively related to motor development in breastfed African and Dutch infants

    PubMed ID: 23710566

    Observational infant study linked higher RBC DHA at 3 months with better early motor pattern measures (developmental association).

  49. Effects of long-chain PUFA supplementation in infant formula on cognitive function in later childhood

    PubMed ID: 23783296

    Infant formula with DHA+ARA produced faster processing speed at age 6 (no IQ/attention change) — domain‑specific cognitive support.

  50. 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

    Children with ADHD showed improved working memory with EPA+DHA and biochemical incorporation — cognitive benefit in a clinical population.

  51. 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 raised maternal DHA at delivery — strong nutritional support for fetal brain development.

  52. Effects of different arachidonic acid supplementation on psychomotor development in very preterm infants; a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26424477

    Higher AA:DHA in preterm formula improved psychomotor scores at 2 years in a randomized trial.

  53. Low Doses of Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Affect Cognitive Function in Elderly Japanese Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 25891115

    Low‑dose LCPUFA improved P300 latency (objective cognitive ERP) in older men after 4 weeks.

  54. 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

    EPA rises associated with lower PTSD symptoms—neuromodulatory/brain‑health relevance (correlational).

  55. Growth, metabolic markers, and cognition in 8-year old children born prematurely, follow-up of a randomized controlled trial with essential fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 27502791

    In very‑preterm children, current DHA status associated with higher IQ at age 8 despite no direct long‑term RCT IQ effect—supports DHA status relevance to cognitive outcome.

  56. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) balance in developmental outcomes

    PubMed ID: 28651697

    Infant formula with DHA improved cognitive measures at moderate doses and altered RBC DHA/ARA—supports developmental brain benefits when balanced.

  57. 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‑targeted fatty acid supplementation increased newborn brain volumes on MRI (strong developmental signal).

  58. 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

    Duplicate entry (same PMID) — strong long‑term neuroimaging evidence; kept for emphasis.

  59. Influence of Human Milk and Parenteral Lipid Emulsions on Serum Fatty Acid Profiles in Extremely Preterm Infants

    PubMed ID: 29679529

    Fish‑oil parenteral lipids increased infant serum DHA/EPA in very preterm infants—relevant to neurodevelopmental exposure.

  60. 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

    APOE‑stratified RCT substudy: APOE genotype modulated DHA incorporation and hippocampal atrophy — strong mechanistic/structural brain relevance.

  61. 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 raised DHA/EPA in breast milk substantially — supports infant brain DHA supply though clinical outcomes not shown here.

  62. 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 fatty‑acid balance and homocysteine at birth linked to later child processing speed — prenatal FA markers associated with later cognitive processing.

  63. Longitudinal investigation of the relationship between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and neuropsychological functioning in recent-onset psychosis: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33444934

    Higher erythrocyte n‑3 correlated with better social cognition and fish‑oil augmented social cognition in psychosis trial.

  64. Docosahexaenoic acid-rich algae oil supplementation on breast milk fatty acid profile of mothers who delivered prematurely: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34728723

    Maternal algae‑DHA substantially raised milk DHA (increasing infant DHA exposure relevant to brain development).

  65. 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 in very preterm infants improved linear growth to term equivalent — supportive of early developmental benefits (indirect brain relevance).

  66. Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and brain maturation in preterm infants; a double blind RCT

    PubMed ID: 38061271

    RCT in very preterm infants: enteral ARA+DHA improved white‑matter microstructural maturation at term‑equivalent age — robust neurodevelopmental biomarker.

  67. Effects of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Combination with Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Episodic Memory in Healthy Older Adults

    PubMed ID: 37447152

    Combined RCTs found episodic memory improvements in older adults with baseline cognitive decline when given LCPUFAs + lutein/zeaxanthin — clinical cognitive benefit in at‑risk subgroup.

  68. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake during Complementary Feeding and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

    PubMed ID: 37513559

    Prospective VLBW cohort: higher PUFA (DHA/AA) intake during first year associated with substantially better 12‑month cognitive and motor scores.

  69. 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 DHA (±MCT) RCT in MCI improved cognition and reduced Alzheimer‑related biomarkers — strong brain benefit.

  70. The LipiDiDiet trial: what does it add to the current evidence for Fortasyn Connect in early Alzheimer's disease?

    PubMed ID: 31616139

    Fortasyn Connect slowed clinical decline (CDR‑SB) and reduced hippocampal atrophy in prodromal AD—strong disease‑relevant brain‑protective evidence.

  71. 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

    Attenuation of thalamic GSH change related to mood suggests a neuroprotective/brain‑health signal.

  72. Evaluation of Cognitive Performance following Fish-Oil and Curcumin Supplementation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Overweight or Obesity

    PubMed ID: 33097947

    In overweight older adults fish oil modestly improved cerebrovascular response during a processing‑speed task and improved processing speed in men — direct brain/cognitive benefit.

  73. Essential fatty acid status in neonates after fish-oil supplementation during late pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 8541278

    Maternal DHA supplementation raised neonatal DHA in umbilical tissues — directly supports brain/neuronal building blocks in newborns.

  74. Plasma fatty-acid composition and antioxidant capacity in low birth-weight infants fed formula enriched with n-6 and n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from purified phospholipids

    PubMed ID: 11161546

    Low‑birth‑weight infants fed LCP formula achieved plasma DHA toward human‑milk levels—supports neonatal brain lipid status.

  75. 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

    Term infants given LCP (DHA) had improved visual/stereoacuity and higher DHA — neonatal neural benefit.

  76. Maturation of visual acuity is accelerated in breast-fed term infants fed baby food containing DHA-enriched egg yolk

    PubMed ID: 15333721

    Infant RCT: DHA‑enriched food raised RBC DHA +34% and improved visual development — developmental brain/visual benefit.

  77. 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 trial showed robust increases in maternal and cord DHA/EPA (biomarker support for fetal brain exposure) though no clinical pregnancy outcome differences.

  78. 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

    Maternal fish oil increased breast milk and infant DHA and correlated with some developmental scores — supports early brain DHA delivery and development.

  79. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in patients with recurrent self-harm. Single-centre double-blind randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 17267927

    Mood and suicidality improvements are relevant to brain/mental health support in a clinical psychiatric population.

  80. Cognitive findings of an exploratory trial of docosahexaenoic acid and lutein supplementation in older women

    PubMed ID: 18510807

    DHA (± lutein) improved verbal fluency and some memory measures in older women (cognitive benefit).

  81. 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

    Pregnancy supplementation (200 mg DHA) raised maternal/infant DHA — relevant to early brain development.

  82. 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

    Children receiving EPA/DHA (especially phospholipid form) showed better sustained attention — supports cognitive/brain benefit.

  83. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants fed high-dose docosahexaenoic acid: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 19141765

    High‑DHA feeds in preterm infants improved 18‑month cognitive scores in girls (sex‑specific neurodevelopment benefit).

  84. Beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid on cognition in age-related cognitive decline

    PubMed ID: 20434961

    24‑week DHA RCT in age‑related cognitive decline improved episodic and recognition memory.

  85. 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 increased RBC DHA and altered cortical activation during attention tasks in boys.

  86. Enhanced increase of omega-3 index in response to long-term n-3 fatty acid supplementation from triacylglycerides versus ethyl esters

    PubMed ID: 21063431

    Re‑esterified TAG form raised red‑cell EPA+DHA index faster/higher — improved tissue delivery relevant to brain supply.

  87. Docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil modulates the cerebral hemodynamic response to cognitive tasks in healthy young adults

    PubMed ID: 22020134

    DHA increased prefrontal oxyhemoglobin during cognitive tasks (physiologic evidence for brain perfusion/activation).

  88. Docosahexaenoic acid for reading, cognition and behavior in children aged 7-9 years: a randomized, controlled trial (the DOLAB Study)

    PubMed ID: 22970149

    600 mg/day DHA for 16 weeks improved reading in poorer readers and reduced ADHD‑type behaviours (RCT evidence for cognitive/learning benefits in children).

  89. 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‑month concentrated DHA improved multiple memory measures in older adults with MCI (randomized placebo‑controlled trial).

  90. Effects of high-dose fish oil supplementation during early infancy on neurodevelopment and language: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 22348468

    High‑dose infant fish oil increased infant DHA and produced modest gains in early communicative gestures (neurodevelopmental outcome).

  91. Omega-3 fatty acid augmentation of citalopram treatment for patients with major depressive disorder

    PubMed ID: 22198441

    Omega‑3 augmentation improved depressive symptoms — relevant to brain/mental‑health support.

  92. 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

    In children with ADHD, higher erythrocyte EPA+DHA correlated with better attention/behavior and spelling — biomarker‑linked cognitive/brain benefits.

  93. Effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy on fetal heart rate and variability: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 23433688

    Maternal DHA increased fetal heart‑rate variability and improved newborn motor/autonomic neurobehavior—physiologic brain development support.

  94. DHA supplementation improved both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 23515006

    Six‑month DHA RCT in young adults improved memory reaction times with sex‑specific cognitive benefits—direct cognitive/brain support evidence.

  95. 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

    Small randomized study showed increased prefrontal activation and shorter P300 latency with krill/sardine oil—physiologic evidence of improved brain function.

  96. 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

    High‑DHA fish oil raised CSF DHA/EPA and greater CSF DHA increases correlated with favorable changes in tau biomarkers in mild AD.

  97. 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 8–12‑year‑olds improved processing speed, attention and executive function after 3 months of omega‑3 — direct cognitive benefits.

  98. Higher RBC EPA + DHA corresponds with larger total brain and hippocampal volumes: WHIMS-MRI study

    PubMed ID: 24453077

    Prospective cohort: higher RBC EPA+DHA associated with larger total brain and hippocampal volumes about 8 years later — strong observational support for brain preservation.

  99. Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency in infants before birth identified using a randomized trial of maternal DHA supplementation in pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 24427279

    Maternal 400 mg/d DHA raised maternal RBC DHA and influenced early infant language/visual outcomes (developmental/brain effect).

  100. 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

    Open‑label extension: PS enriched with DHA (100 mg/day) improved sustained attention and recognition memory in elderly with memory complaints (low‑quality evidence).

  101. Brain atrophy in cognitively impaired elderly: the importance of long-chain ω-3 fatty acids and B vitamin status in a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25877495

    High baseline combined EPA+DHA strongly potentiated B‑vitamin treatment effect to slow brain atrophy (~40% reduction) — compelling interaction for brain‑health relevance.

  102. Reduced Symptoms of Inattention after Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Boys with and without Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    PubMed ID: 25790022

    EPA+DHA margarine reduced parent‑rated attention problems in boys over 16 weeks and increased DHA status—relevant to cognitive/brain support.

  103. Tolerability and safety of Souvenaid in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: results of multi-center, 24-week, open-label extension study

    PubMed ID: 25322923

    Souvenaid (contains omega‑3 among other nutrients) showed exploratory memory improvement in larger open‑label exposure, supporting brain‑targeted formulation effects.

  104. Prenatal DHA supplementation and infant attention

    PubMed ID: 27362506

    Prenatal DHA supported maintained sustained visual attention in infants — developmental brain function evidence.

  105. Daily Enteral DHA Supplementation Alleviates Deficiency in Premature Infants

    PubMed ID: 26846324

    Enteral DHA in preterm infants raised blood DHA and improved growth trajectory—supports neonatal DHA repletion relevant to brain development.

  106. Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid on a Biomarker of Head Trauma in American Football

    PubMed ID: 26765633

    Dose‑dependent plasma DHA increases in college football players with likely attenuation of serum NFL (axonal injury marker) across a season—supports neuroprotection.

  107. Prenatal supplementation with DHA improves attention at 5 y of age: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 27604770

    Maternal prenatal DHA produced better sustained attention in children at age 5—support for developmental brain outcomes.

  108. 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 levels potentiated B‑vitamin cognitive benefits in older adults with MCI (interaction, supportive of omega‑3 importance).

  109. Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Memory Functions in Healthy Older Adults

    PubMed ID: 26890759

    26‑week supplementation in healthy older adults improved object‑location memory and raised blood omega‑3 levels.

  110. 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 months of 2 g/day DHA in MCI raised serum DHA, improved cognition and slowed hippocampal atrophy — strong brain‑support evidence.

  111. 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

    6‑month EPA+DHA RCT in elderly with MCI improved multiple cognitive domains and lowered proinflammatory markers.

  112. 24-month intervention with a specific multinutrient in people with prodromal Alzheimer's disease (LipiDiDiet): a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29097166

    Fortasyn (multinutrient including DHA/EPA) RCT slowed clinical decline and hippocampal atrophy in prodromal Alzheimer’s (attribution limited).

  113. 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

    Symptom and oxidative‑stress improvements in first‑episode schizophrenia support neurological/brain health effects.

  114. DHA supplementation improves cognitive function via enhancing AÎČ-mediated autophagy in Chinese elderly with mild cognitive impairment: a randomised placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29142143

    Large 24‑month RCT: 2 g/day DHA improved cognitive scores and modulated AÎČ/autophagy biomarkers in MCI.

  115. 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

    Large RCT in drug‑resistant epilepsy showed ~40% seizure reductions with EPA or DHA—strong evidence for neurological benefit.

  116. Compound-specific isotope analysis reveals no retroconversion of DHA to EPA but substantial conversion of EPA to DHA following supplementation: a randomized control trial

    PubMed ID: 31204771

    Isotopic evidence that EPA converts substantially to DHA in humans—important metabolic basis for brain‑targeted DHA formation from EPA supplementation.

  117. 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 improved infant visual attention (early brain function) though long‑term cognition confounded by SES.

  118. Homocysteine Status Modifies the Treatment Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognition in a Randomized Clinical Trial in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease: The OmegAD Study

    PubMed ID: 30958356

    Omega-3 improved some cognitive scores in Alzheimer's patients with good B-vitamin status (post-hoc subgroup benefit).

  119. Brain delivery of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32690472

    High-dose DHA increased CSF and plasma DHA/EPA in cognitively unimpaired adults, directly demonstrating brain delivery.

  120. 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 ± folic acid in MCI improved some cognitive test scores (combination strongest), but DHA-specific contribution uncertain.

  121. 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

    Adjunct fish oil during recent‑onset psychosis attenuated white‑matter deterioration on diffusion MRI — mechanistic protection of brain structure.

  122. 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

    Multinutrient formula including omega‑3 improved global cognition (ACE‑R/MMSE) and functional measures in older adults with MCI — clinical cognitive benefit where omega‑3 likely contributed.

  123. 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 in 8–9‑year‑olds raised blood n‑3 and modestly improved attention and cognitive flexibility.

  124. Omega-3 fatty acid, carotenoid and vitamin E supplementation improves working memory in older adults: A randomised clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34999335

    24 months of combined DHA/EPA + carotenoids produced modest working memory improvements in older adults.

  125. ω-3 Ethyl ester results in better cognitive function at 12 and 30 months than control in cognitively healthy subjects with coronary artery disease: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33675344

    High‑dose EPA+DHA over 30 months improved several cognitive domains in older adults with coronary disease.

  126. Supplementation with oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid, but not in docosahexaenoic acid, improves global cognitive function in healthy, young adults: results from randomized controlled trials

    PubMed ID: 34113957

    EPA‑rich supplementation improved global cognitive accuracy, processing speed and memory accuracy in healthy young adults.

  127. Effects of Folic Acid Combined with DHA Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Amyloid-ÎČ-Related Biomarkers in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment by a Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33749643

    Folic acid plus DHA improved select cognitive tests and reduced amyloid‑related blood markers in MCI patients.

  128. Maternal FADS2 single nucleotide polymorphism modified the impact of prenatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on child neurodevelopment at 5 years: Follow-up of a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34543890

    Prenatal DHA improved specific cognitive domains at age 5 in genotype‑defined subgroup — RCT follow‑up with meaningful effect sizes in that subgroup.

  129. 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

    fMRI connectivity changes tied to symptom improvements and increased erythrocyte EPA/DHA — mechanistic brain‑health evidence.

  130. Emotion-Related Network Reorganization Following Fish Oil Supplementation in Depressed Bipolar Offspring: An fMRI Graph-Based Connectome Analysis

    PubMed ID: 34139404

    Changes in brain network efficiency with fish oil in depressed adolescents support neural network benefits relevant to brain health.

  131. 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 breath‑holding spells in young children — a pediatric neurologic/behavioral improvement.

  132. Does antenatal supplementation with omega-3 affect child development and behavior during the first six months of life? A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36682094

    Antenatal DHA produced some early infant developmental gains and fewer routine‑related behavior problems over first 6 months.

  133. 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 in very preterm infants produced a modest IQ increase by age 5 — direct cognitive benefit.

  134. Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 38680033

    Neonatal DHA reduced bilirubin, neuronal injury marker, and shortened phototherapy in newborns with severe jaundice — neuroprotective/brain‑sparing neonatal evidence.

  135. 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

    One‑year folic acid±DHA RCT in older adults with MCI showed modest but significant cognitive improvements with DHA+FA (n=280) and supportive biomarker changes.

  136. 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

    Omega‑3 reduced depressive relapse in older adults—supports brain/affective stability and resilience.

  137. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improves memory in first-diagnosed, drug-naĂŻve patients with depression: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38244783

    Adjunct omega‑3 produced a small improvement in immediate memory in depressed, drug‑naïve adults (cognitive benefit).

  138. Effects of Prenatal DHA Dose on Infant Visual Attention

    PubMed ID: 40791013

    Higher prenatal DHA improved infant visual habituation and maturation of attention markers — direct early brain development benefit.

  139. [Docosahexaenoic acid benefits on growth and body composition of septic neonates. Randomized trial]

    PubMed ID: 40489675

    Enteral DHA in neonates increased head circumference and growth markers — supportive of early brain development (infant outcome).

  140. Positive effects of folic acid supplementation on cognitive aging are dependent on ω-3 fatty acid status: a post hoc analysis of the FACIT trial

    PubMed ID: 33564824

    Post‑hoc of large RCT: folic acid slowed cognitive decline more in participants with lower baseline ω‑3 — indicates ω‑3 status modifies cognitive outcomes.

  141. Omega 3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder: a preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 10232294

    Prolonged remission in bipolar disorder suggests neurologic/psychiatric benefits consistent with brain health support.

  142. Randomized, placebo-controlled study of ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid as supplemental treatment in schizophrenia

    PubMed ID: 12202284

    E‑EPA reduced schizophrenia symptom severity and dyskinesia as adjunctive therapy—evidence of CNS benefit in psychiatric illness.

  143. omega-3 Fatty acid treatment of women with borderline personality disorder: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study

    PubMed ID: 12505817

    Ethyl‑EPA produced neuropsychiatric symptom improvement (affective/behavioral domain relevant to brain health).

  144. 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

    Maternal fish oil substantially increased breast‑milk DHA — supports infant brain DHA supply (biochemical evidence).

  145. 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 and higher RBC‑DHA correlated with better visual acuity — indirect functional brain/visual development signal.

  146. Omega-3 fatty acid treatment and T(2) whole brain relaxation times in bipolar disorder

    PubMed ID: 15465995

    MRI whole-brain relaxation time change after omega-3 suggests brain tissue/membrane effects (small study, uncertain clinical significance).

  147. The Oxford-Durham study: a randomized, controlled trial of dietary supplementation with fatty acids in children with developmental coordination disorder

    PubMed ID: 15867048

    Improvements in reading, spelling and behavior in children after fatty acid supplementation — cognitive/behavioral benefit signal.

  148. Ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid in first-episode psychosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18162017

    E‑EPA accelerated clinical response in first‑episode psychosis—direct CNS/psychiatric outcome.

  149. Omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial in children and adolescents

    PubMed ID: 18448859

    Children/adolescents with ADHD: a subgroup (esp. inattentive type) improved after months of omega‑3/6.

  150. Depression in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study of omega-3 fatty-acid supplementation

    PubMed ID: 18485485

    Improved depression in Parkinson's patients may reflect central/brain effects of omega-3.

  151. 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

    Pilot RCT in MCI reported cognitive benefits (ADAS-cog improvement in MCI subgroup) and RBC EPA correlated with better outcomes.

  152. Reduction in cerebral atrophy associated with ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid treatment in patients with Huntington's disease

    PubMed ID: 18831882

    Ethyl‑EPA associated with reduced regional brain atrophy in Huntington's disease—morphologic neuroprotection signal.

  153. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of psychotic disorders: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 20124114

    Omega‑3 markedly reduced transition to psychosis and improved symptoms/functioning over 12 months (strong protective CNS effect).

  154. 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 with attached omega‑3s improved immediate verbal memory in older adults with complaints—direct cognitive/brain benefit signal.

  155. Omega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation and anxiety in medical students: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21784145

    Reduced anxiety and lowered stimulated inflammatory cytokines in healthy students — supportive for brain/psychological health.

  156. 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

    Large double‑blind RCT of phosphatidylserine with attached omega‑3 showed reduced ADHD symptoms—direct behavioral/neurological benefit albeit combination product confounds isolate omega‑3 effect.

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    PubMed ID: 23173831

    Placebo‑controlled crossover in older adults: 3 g/day ω‑3 improved working memory and lowered BP/TG — direct cognitive benefit.

  158. Omega-3 fatty acids are protective against paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 22894640

    Oral omega-3 during paclitaxel chemotherapy substantially reduced peripheral neuropathy incidence and preserved nerve amplitudes — evidence of neuroprotective effect.

  159. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and structure in older adults

    PubMed ID: 23796946

    26‑week randomized trial in healthy older adults showed improved executive function and white/gray matter integrity with high‑dose fish oil.

  160. 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

    Symptom and functioning improvements in at‑risk youth indicate CNS/psychiatric benefit.

  161. Omega-3 supplementation and loneliness-related memory problems: secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25264972

    Higher‑dose omega‑3 slowed loneliness‑related decline in verbal episodic memory over 4 months in an RCT subgroup — direct cognitive protection signal.

  162. Longer-term outcome in the prevention of psychotic disorders by the Vienna omega-3 study

    PubMed ID: 26263244

    Robust randomized trial showed substantial, sustained reduction in conversion to psychosis and long‑term symptomatic/functional benefits after a short omega‑3 course—strong brain/mental health signal.

  163. 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 mild–moderate Alzheimer's, higher plasma ω‑3 after supplementation associated with less decline on ADAS‑cog (dose–response), supporting cognitive/brain benefit signal.

  164. Fatty fish intake and attention performance in 14-15 year old adolescents: FINS-TEENS - a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28969711

    Fatty‑fish meals improved processing speed in adolescents vs meat or supplements—cognitive performance benefit relevant to brain health.

  165. Randomized trial of omega-3 for autism spectrum disorders: Effect on cell membrane composition and behavior

    PubMed ID: 28935269

    Children/adolescents with autism: omega‑3 raised erythrocyte n‑3 and showed within‑subject improvements in social domains (behavioral signals but inconclusive).

  166. 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

    n‑3PUFA treatment in first‑episode schizophrenia correlated with biomarker and symptom improvement—supports brain‑relevant effects.

  167. Predictors of longer-term outcome in the Vienna omega-3 high-risk study

    PubMed ID: 28823721

    Blood EPA increases after ω‑3 associated with lower long‑term transition to psychosis—supports neuroprotective/brain health role.

  168. 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

    EPA‑rich ω‑3 improved parent‑rated executive function in youth with mood disorders—direct cognitive/brain function benefit in an RCT context (secondary outcome).

  169. Effect of Omega-3 and -6 Supplementation on Language in Preterm Toddlers Exhibiting Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms

    PubMed ID: 28748334

    Increased DHA/EPA and improved communicative gestures in preterm toddlers—direct developmental/brain outcome.

  170. Cognitive Changes with Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Non-Demented Older Adults with Low Omega-3 Index

    PubMed ID: 29083439

    Large RCT subgroup (low baseline omega‑3) showed modest executive function preservation (COWAT) over 36 months.

  171. 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 (EDSS) with ω‑3+vitamin D, supporting CNS benefit.

  172. 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

    Adjunct ω‑3 improved global psychiatric symptoms (including affective domains) in recent‑onset psychosis—neuropsychiatric benefit.

  173. An infant formula containing dairy lipids increased red blood cell membrane Omega 3 fatty acids in 4 month-old healthy newborns: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29433457

    Infant formula with dairy lipids raised infant RBC DHA/DPA (biomarker linked to neurodevelopment/brain support).

  174. Effects of Long Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Brain Function in Mildly Hypertensive Older Adults

    PubMed ID: 30279397

    DHA‑rich supplementation improved cerebrovascular responsiveness and neurovascular coupling (physiologic neuro benefit).

  175. 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

    EPA+DHA increased plasma BDNF in first‑episode schizophrenia with linkage to symptom improvement—a neurotrophic signal supportive of brain effects.

  176. Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients With Smell Dysfunction Following Endoscopic Sellar and Parasellar Tumor Resection: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 31950156

    Multicenter RCT found omega‑3 substantially reduced persistent olfactory loss after endonasal surgery — a meaningful neurologic recovery outcome.

  177. Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 32304881

    Schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome: omega‑3 increased BDNF and improved delayed memory—direct CNS biomarker and cognition signal.

  178. Twelve Weeks of Additional Fish Intake Improves the Cognition of Cognitively Intact, Resource-Limited Elderly People: A Randomized Control Trial

    PubMed ID: 35166302

    12‑week food‑based ω‑3 intervention in low‑income elderly raised RBC EPA/DPA and produced modest but significant cognitive test improvements (CASI).

  179. Omega-3 Supplementation for the Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: Does It Depend on Homocysteine Levels?

    PubMed ID: 35718871

    MAPT secondary analysis: omega‑3 or higher RBC n‑3 associated with modest cognitive benefits in older adults with low baseline homocysteine—biomarker‑dependent cognitive support.

  180. 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

    In bipolar patients omega‑3 reduced depressive relapse/severity — supports mental‑health/brain‑function benefits.

  181. Omega-3 Supplementation Reduces Schizotypal Personality in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 38300759

    Child RCT: omega‑3 supplementation reduced schizotypal personality traits with moderate effect sizes and some persistence, indicating neurodevelopmental/psychiatric benefit.

  182. 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

    Anxiety symptom reductions in trial combining dietary change + omega‑3 suggest CNS/brain‑related benefit, albeit multi‑component.

  183. Eicosapentaenoic acid versus placebo as adjunctive therapy in chronic migraine: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 39221580

    Chronic migraine RCT: high‑dose EPA reduced monthly migraine days and attack frequency — meaningful neurological benefit.

  184. N-3 PUFA supplementation alleviates anxiety symptoms by manipulating erythrocyte fatty acid levels in depression

    PubMed ID: 38758363

    Adjunctive supplementation in depressed patients produced biomarker‑linked symptom improvements, supporting central nervous system/mental‑health effects.

  185. 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

    Bipolar trial increased BDNF and reduced depression scores, indicating neurobiological benefits relevant to brain health.

  186. 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

    Resistance‑training trial showed increased BDNF and neurotransmitters with omega‑3, supporting neurotrophic/brain benefit signals.

  187. Treatment of delirium in intensive care patients with sepsis using daily intravenous infusions with omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 40643182

    IV omega‑3 reduced delirium days in septic ICU patients — clinically meaningful short‑term brain function benefit.

  188. Effects of food supplementation on cognitive function, cerebral blood flow, and nutritional status in young children at risk of undernutrition: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32699176

    Large randomized multinutrient (including ~426 mg DHA+EPA) improved working memory and cerebral blood flow in undernourished children—supportive but not attributable solely to omega‑3.

  189. The effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on social and behavioral disorders of children with autism: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33599431

    Improved autism severity, stereotyped behaviours and social communication in children after 8 weeks suggests neurodevelopmental/brain effects (small RCT).

  190. The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Thromboxane, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Homocysteine, and Vitamin D in Depressive Children and Adolescents: Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33801688

    Increased BDNF and symptom improvements in depressed youth indicate neurotrophic/brain-supporting action.

  191. Fish Oil Supplementation in Pregnancy and Neurodevelopment in Childhood-A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33506965

    Large maternal LCPUFA trial showed improved early language and behavior in children—strong developmental brain-support evidence.

  192. The Effects of Specific Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins on Gait and Functional Capacity Parameters in Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

    PubMed ID: 34684661

    24-month PUFA/antioxidant trial in MS improved gait and functional capacity, reflecting neurofunctional benefits (chronic CNS disease setting).

Immune support (130)
  1. 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 reduced infections and complications alongside lower inflammatory markers—suggests perioperative immune benefit.

  2. The muscle regeneration marker FOXP3 is associated with muscle injury in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

    PubMed ID: 38388302

    Randomized trial in Duchenne muscular dystrophy boys showed omega‑3 LCPUFA reduced CD49d+ CD8+ T‑cells and altered FOXP3 associations—direct immunomodulatory evidence.

  3. Omega-3 nanoemulgel in prevention of radiation-induced oral mucositis and its associated effect on microbiome: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 37648997

    Topical omega‑3 altered oral microbiome and reduced mucositis severity—local mucosal immune/microbiome modulation consistent with protective immune effects.

  4. ω-3 fatty acid alleviates virus-induced myocardial injury by regulating TLR4 and TLR3 expression

    PubMed ID: 34298398

    Omega-3 altered innate immune receptor expression (TLR3/TLR4) and lowered inflammatory factor secretion in virus-related myocardial injury—direct immunomodulatory evidence.

  5. Dietary and Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Are Inversely Associated with Asthma and Atopy in Early Childhood

    PubMed ID: 30145365

    Higher early‑childhood PUFA (including omega‑3) associated with lower odds of asthma/wheeze and allergic sensitization—evidence of immune modulation in children.

  6. Treatment of delirium in intensive care patients with sepsis using daily intravenous infusions with omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 40643182

    IV omega‑3 in sepsis reduced delirium and shortened ICU/ventilation time — suggests clinically meaningful immunomodulatory effects in severe infection.

  7. 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

    Long‑term VITAL follow‑up showed marine omega‑3 supplementation modestly and persistently reduced incident autoimmune disease — meaningful immune‑modulation benefit.

  8. Supplementation With Fish Oil in Pregnancy Reduces Gastroenteritis in Early Childhood

    PubMed ID: 34927195

    Maternal fish oil decreased gastroenteritis days/episodes in children, consistent with improved infection resilience.

  9. Atopic and non-atopic effects of fish oil supplementation during pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 37696621

    Maternal fish oil reduced early childhood infections and non‑atopic asthma incidence, indicating modulation of offspring immune outcomes.

  10. Effect of Postoperative ω-3 Fatty Acid Immunonutritional Therapy on NK Cell Gene Methylation in Elderly Patients with Gastric Cancer

    PubMed ID: 35467300

    Postoperative ω‑3 immunonutrition increased NK cell activity and altered TNF‑α promoter methylation—evidence of immune enhancement.

  11. 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 omega-3 enriched nutrition increased immune cell markers (CD3+, CD4+) and reduced inflammatory cytokines and postoperative complications—strong perioperative immune support evidence.

  12. Vitamin D and marine omega 3 fatty acid supplementation and incident autoimmune disease: VITAL randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35082139

    Large trial showed a modest reduction in incident autoimmune disease composite (significant when probable cases included), consistent with immune-modulating effects.

  13. Clinical and metabolic response to flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28716357

    Flaxseed omega‑3 improved wound healing and reduced inflammatory markers in diabetic foot ulcers—supports improved local immune/healing response.

  14. Effect of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from fish oil in major burn patients: A prospective randomized controlled pilot trial

    PubMed ID: 28153504

    Fish‑oil enriched enteral nutrition in burn patients reduced severe sepsis/septic shock incidence, indicating an immunomodulatory/clinical infection benefit.

  15. 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 and patients whose CCL2 fell had better surgical outcomes—immune/inflammatory modulation linked to better recovery.

  16. Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Supplement to the Enteral Feeding in Children With Mild to Moderate Sepsis

    PubMed ID: 26704762

    Enteral omega‑3 in pediatric sepsis improved inflammatory markers, shortened PICU stay and lowered mortality—strong evidence of beneficial immunomodulation in sepsis.

  17. 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 with fish‑oil–enriched emulsion reduced nosocomial infections and increased infection‑free days (clear immune/clinical benefit).

  18. Effects of growing-up milk supplemented with prebiotics and LCPUFAs on infections in young children

    PubMed ID: 24614142

    Growing‑up milk with prebiotics + n‑3 LCPUFA reduced infections in toddlers vs control (combined product limits attribution to n‑3 alone).

  19. 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‑dose EPA lowered inflammatory markers (hsCRP, Lp‑PLA2) — shows influence on systemic inflammatory/immune biomarkers.

  20. Omega-3 fatty acid therapy reduces triglycerides and interleukin-6 in hypertriglyeridemic HIV patients

    PubMed ID: 23683266

    High‑dose omega‑3 decreased systemic IL‑6 and TNF‑α in HIV patients — indicates immune modulation (reduction of proinflammatory cytokines).

  21. Randomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responses

    PubMed ID: 23364005

    EPA reduced UV‑induced skin immunosuppression (improved local cell‑mediated immunity) — evidence of enhanced skin immune responsiveness.

  22. Fish oil-supplemented parenteral nutrition in patients following esophageal cancer surgery: effect on inflammation and immune function

    PubMed ID: 23368915

    Perioperative IV fish‑oil reduced procalcitonin and improved CD4+/CD8+ ratios—evidence of short‑term immune modulation after surgery.

  23. Increased intake of oily fish in pregnancy: effects on neonatal immune responses and on clinical outcomes in infants at 6 mo

    PubMed ID: 22218160

    Pregnancy fish consumption altered neonatal immune cell cytokine responses—supports immune modulation in offspring.

  24. [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 decreased CRP, indicating enhanced/modified immune response.

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    PubMed ID: 23034965

    Obese patients experienced lower adipose inflammatory gene expression and plasma IL‑6 after ω‑3, consistent with modulating immune/inflammatory status.

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    PubMed ID: 22340541

    Fish‑oil enriched TPN in elderly post‑op patients reduced IL‑6/TNF‑α, infectious complications and shortened length of stay — strong clinical immune/anti‑infective signal.

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    PubMed ID: 22751375

    Critically ill patients on fish‑oil formula showed larger CRP reductions and less ulcer progression — supportive of immune/inflammatory benefit.

  28. 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

    Fish oil + micronutrient enteral formula preserved immune adhesion markers and prevented pressure‑ulcer worsening in critically ill patients.

  29. Enteral nutrition with eicosapentaenoic acid, Îł-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

    Early enteral EPA/GLA + antioxidants reduced progression to severe sepsis and shortened ICU stay — strong clinical immune/inflammatory benefit for this multi‑component formula.

  30. Comparison of the effects of different intravenous fat emulsions in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis

    PubMed ID: 22205554

    Parenteral fish oil raised IL‑10 and lowered proinflammatory cytokines in sepsis/SIRS patients — immunomodulatory effects.

  31. Impact of postoperative omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented parenteral nutrition on clinical outcomes and immunomodulations in colorectal cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 18416476

    Post‑colorectal surgery IV omega‑3 improved CD4+/CD8+ ratios and decreased IL‑6—immune/inflammatory modulation.

  32. 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

    Severe pancreatitis: omega‑3 increased EPA, reduced CRP, and reduced organ‑support days—immune/inflammatory benefit.

  33. Fish oil supplementation modulates immune function in healthy infants

    PubMed ID: 17374672

    Infant fish oil raised erythrocyte n‑3 and increased L. paracasei‑induced IFN‑γ, indicating altered/accelerated immune maturation.

  34. 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 parenteral fish oil shortened hospital stay and altered leukotriene profiles, consistent with beneficial modulation of host response to surgery.

  35. 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 diet enriched with EPA/GLA and antioxidants in severe sepsis markedly lowered 28-day mortality and increased ventilator/ICU-free days—strong clinical immunomodulatory effect in critical illness.

  36. The clinical value of parenteral immunonutrition in surgical patients

    PubMed ID: 15906909

    Postoperative parenteral nutrition containing omega‑3 was associated with fewer infectious complications and faster rises in nutritional/immune markers (reduced infections = immune benefit).

  37. 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

    n‑3‑enriched enteral formula in HIV patients was associated with a statistically significant CD4 count increase — evidence of immune benefit in this setting.

  38. Effect of dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids on severity of asthma in children

    PubMed ID: 9551739

    Pediatric asthma dietary n-3 increased blood omega-3 and reduced stimulated TNF-α production (biochemical immune modulation).

  39. 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

    Fish-oil + vitamin E in cancer patients improved some immune parameters (T-helper/T-suppressor ratio, TNF) and associated with longer survival in malnourished subgroup.

  40. 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, TNF‑α and certain oxylipins during chemo, indicating immune activation/modulation.

  41. 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

    High‑dose DHA during neoadjuvant chemo preserved HLA‑DR+ monocytes and prevented NLR rise; cytokine responses were also maintained (immune‑preserving effect).

  42. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improve clinical symptoms in patients with Covid-19: A randomised clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34516692

    Small COVID‑19 RCT reported reductions in inflammatory markers (CRP/ESR) and symptom improvements with EPA+DHA — immune‑relevant clinical signals.

  43. Dietary Supplementation with Transgenic Camelina sativa Oil Containing 20:5n-3 and 22:6n-3 or Fish Oil Induces Differential Changes in the Transcriptome of CD3(+) T Lymphocytes

    PubMed ID: 34578993

    Human supplementation raised EPA/DHA in immune cells and produced large, differential effects on T‑cell activation transcriptomes — direct immunomodulatory evidence.

  44. Higher-Dose DHA Supplementation Modulates Immune Responses in Pregnancy and Is Associated with Decreased Preterm Birth

    PubMed ID: 34959801

    Higher‑dose prenatal DHA altered sRAGE/IL‑6 trajectories in ways that plausibly mediate reduced preterm birth — immune biomarker effects.

  45. Efficacy of Docosahexaenoic Acid for the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33671220

    Enteral DHA reduced NEC in preterm infants, an effect likely involving immune/resolution pathways.

  46. Effects of fish oils on ex vivo B-cell responses of obese subjects upon BCR/TLR stimulation: a pilot study

    PubMed ID: 29195133

    Fish oil altered B‑cell cytokine secretion and reduced ex vivo IgM — direct immune‑cell functional changes in humans.

  47. 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

    Dramatic increases in anti‑inflammatory IL‑10 and large drops in IL‑1ÎČ/IL‑6 in Duchenne trial indicate immune modulation/ resolution.

  48. The effects of EPA and DHA enriched fish oil on nutritional and immunological markers of treatment naĂŻve breast cancer patients: a randomized double-blind controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29061183

    30‑day EPA+DHA in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients preserved CD4+% and kept CRP stable vs increases in placebo (immune/inflammatory preservation).

  49. Fish Oil-Derived Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Wheeze and Asthma in Offspring

    PubMed ID: 28029926

    Maternal fish oil reduced offspring LRTI and wheeze/asthma — indicates immune modulation and reduced respiratory infections.

  50. 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 DHA shifted inflammatory cell markers toward anti‑inflammatory and was associated with fewer sepsis events—direct immune/clinical infection benefit in neonates.

  51. The Effect of Krill Oil Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Markers of Immune Function

    PubMed ID: 26407095

    Krill oil increased NK cytotoxicity and PBMC IL‑2 after exercise, indicating enhancement of certain immune responses post‑exercise.

  52. Omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids down-regulate nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-ÎșB) gene and blood cell adhesion molecule expression in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease

    PubMed ID: 25976467

    In sickle‑cell patients, omega‑3 raised DHA/EPA and lowered NF‑ÎșB expression and WBC count — clinical immunomodulatory effects.

  53. Effects of oral eicosapentaenoic acid versus docosahexaenoic acid on human peripheral blood mononuclear cell gene expression

    PubMed ID: 26074314

    EPA/DHA produced reproducible immune cell gene‑expression changes including downregulation of inflammatory transcription factors — immunomodulatory evidence.

  54. 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 randomized trial in iron‑deficient children: DHA/EPA reduced days ill at school and prevented iron‑related increases in respiratory illness—clear clinical immune benefit.

  55. 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 in PN greatly reduced postoperative infectious complications (30%→3.8%) and blunted inflammatory rises — strong clinical immune/anti‑infective signal.

  56. Th1 and Th2 chemokines, vaccine-induced immunity, and allergic disease in infants after maternal ω-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation

    PubMed ID: 21099447

    Maternal ω‑3 increased vaccine‑specific IgG titers in infants of non‑allergic mothers—direct evidence of enhanced humoral vaccine response.

  57. DHA supplementation during pregnancy and lactation affects infants' cellular but not humoral immune response

    PubMed ID: 21941411

    DHA altered infant cellular immune markers (lower IFN‑γ, changed T‑cell subsets) indicating immune modulation (not uniformly 'boosting' but biologic effect).

  58. 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 fish-oil reduced IgE-associated allergy incidence in infants and higher maternal/infant DHA/EPA were linked to reduced allergic severity, indicating immune modulation.

  59. Fish oil supplementation improves neutrophil function during cancer chemotherapy

    PubMed ID: 22160495

    Low-dose fish oil during chemotherapy preserved neutrophil counts and function (phagocytosis, superoxide) versus control—direct immune benefit.

  60. Oral administration of docosahexaenoic acid attenuates interleukin-1ÎČ response and clinical course of septic neonates

    PubMed ID: 22079797

    DHA in septic neonates lowered proinflammatory IL‑1ÎČ and was associated with milder clinical course—clinical immunologic benefit in infection context.

  61. 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

    IV fish oil produced large TNF‑α reductions in infants and correlated with clinical outcomes — immune/inflammatory modulation relevant to recovery.

  62. Prenatal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and infant morbidity: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21807696

    Prenatal DHA reduced infant illness incidence/duration and percent time ill early in life — indicates improved infant resistance/immune modulation.

  63. Adjunctive treatment of chronic periodontitis with daily dietary supplementation with omega-3 Fatty acids and low-dose aspirin

    PubMed ID: 20572767

    Adjunctive fish oil + low‑dose aspirin improved periodontal disease and lowered local inflammatory markers — suggests modulation of local immune/inflammatory response.

  64. Impact of a novel nutritional formula on asthma control and biomarkers of allergic airway inflammation in children

    PubMed ID: 20545703

    EPA/GLA formula in asthmatic children lowered FeNO and improved airway responsiveness — immunomodulatory effect in airway disease.

  65. Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation may decrease the risk of infant allergy

    PubMed ID: 19489765

    Prenatal supplementation reduced IgE‑associated eczema and food allergy — immune modulation evidence.

  66. Fish-oil supplementation induces antiinflammatory gene expression profiles in human blood mononuclear cells

    PubMed ID: 19515734

    1.8 g/d EPA+DHA produced coherent downregulation of inflammatory and atherogenic gene pathways in PBMCs (modulation of immune gene expression).

  67. 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

    Large 6‑month randomized trial in schoolchildren found fewer and shorter mainly respiratory illnesses and lowered plasma TGF‑ÎČ1—strong evidence of beneficial effects on infection susceptibility/disease course.

  68. Decreased cord blood IL-4, IL-13, and CCR4 and increased TGF-beta levels after fish oil supplementation of pregnant women

    PubMed ID: 17980419

    Prenatal fish‑oil caused maternal/cord immune mRNA changes (lower Th2 cytokines, higher TGF‑ÎČ) indicating immunomodulation.

  69. 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 reduced disease activity and altered oxidative/vascular markers — shows immunomodulatory effects in autoimmune disease.

  70. n-3 Fatty acid supplementation and regular moderate exercise: differential effects of a combined intervention on neutrophil function

    PubMed ID: 17391558

    Omega‑3 reduced neutrophil oxidative burst and, with exercise, helped preserve bactericidal activity — indicates immune‑modulating (preserving) effects.

  71. The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical and biochemical parameters of critically ill patients with COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33781275

    ICU COVID randomized study found better 1‑month survival and improved clinical/biochemical measures with omega‑3 added to enteral feeds—suggests improved host response in severe infection.

  72. 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

    ω‑3 increased neutrophil SPMs (resolvins) and decreased MPO—evidence of modulation toward resolution and reduced inflammatory oxidative activity.

  73. 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

    TPN enriched with ω‑3 shifted leukotriene production toward less inflammatory species and lowered systemic TNF‑α—clear immune modulation.

  74. 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

    Fish‑oil enriched enteral nutrition reduced lung neutrophils and new organ failure in ARDS patients — immunomodulatory clinical benefit.

  75. Cow's milk-based beverage consumption in 1- to 4-year-olds and allergic manifestations: an RCT

    PubMed ID: 26920136

    Fortified milk with DHA and other immune actives reduced allergic episodes in children — indicates immune modulation though attribution to DHA alone is limited.

  76. Effect of Enteral Immunonutrition on Immune, Inflammatory Markers and Nutritional Status in Gastric Cancer Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy: A Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 30885012

    Postoperative immunonutrition (contains ω‑3) improved immune cell counts and lowered inflammation markers in gastrectomy patients.

  77. Efficacy of preoperative immunonutrition in locally advanced pancreatic cancer undergoing irreversible electroporation (IRE)

    PubMed ID: 28162818

    Preop immunonutrition (with ω‑3s) before pancreatic IRE reduced complications and LOS—supports improved perioperative resilience/immune outcomes (confounded).

  78. Is preoperative protein-rich nutrition effective on postoperative outcome in non-small cell lung cancer surgery? A prospective randomized study

    PubMed ID: 26782276

    Preoperative immune‑nutrient (includes ω‑3) reduced complications and albumin loss after NSCLC surgery—clinical immune/recovery signal though multi‑nutrient.

  79. Immunonutrition suppresses acute inflammatory responses through modulation of resolvin E1 in patients undergoing major hepatobiliary resection

    PubMed ID: 26965712

    Preop EPA‑containing immunonutrition raised resolvin E1, lowered IL‑6 and reduced postoperative infections—mechanistic and clinical immune benefit.

  80. Clinical and immunological impact of early postoperative enteral immunonutrition after total gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients: a prospective randomized study

    PubMed ID: 23838912

    Early postoperative immunonutrition lowered infections/leaks and shortened stay—consistent immune support though formula included multiple agents.

  81. 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 feeding including ω‑3s lowered complication rates after major head/neck cancer surgery—clinical benefit though formula multi‑component.

  82. 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

    Preoperative immunonutrition including ω‑3s significantly reduced postoperative infectious complications and shortened SIRS duration—strong clinical immune outcome.

  83. Influence of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and ornithine concentrations on complications after renal transplant

    PubMed ID: 18816238

    Observational link between higher RBC omega‑3 and fewer kidney‑transplant rejection events and less calcineurin toxicity—immune‑related association.

  84. Immunoenhanced enteral nutrition formulas in head and neck cancer surgery: a prospective, randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 18449445

    Immuno-enhanced feeds including omega-3s were associated with fewer postoperative infections after head and neck surgery (small sample, multi-component).

  85. Effect of early postoperative enteral immunonutrition on wound healing in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer

    PubMed ID: 15681102

    Postoperative immunonutrition increased collagen deposition and markedly reduced wound-healing complications — implies improved host defense/wound response.

  86. Role of enteral immunonutrition in patients with gastric carcinoma undergoing major surgery

    PubMed ID: 15851366

    Immunonutrition containing omega-3s improved CD4 counts/ratios and reduced inflammatory cytokines in gastric cancer surgery patients.

  87. The influence of immunomodulatory diets on transplant success and complications

    PubMed ID: 15729173

    Renal transplant patients receiving arginine plus canola oil had fewer rejection episodes and less sepsis; canola provides omega-3/omega-9 — multi-factorial but immune outcomes improved.

  88. Nutritional approach in malnourished surgical patients: a prospective randomized study

    PubMed ID: 11822956

    Perioperative immunonutrition including omega‑3 lowered postoperative complications and shortened hospital stay in malnourished surgical patients—immunomodulatory signal.

  89. Preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acid supplementation improves the immunometabolic host response and outcome after colorectal resection for cancer

    PubMed ID: 12464864

    Preop arginine + n‑3 improved immune function and cut infection rates after colorectal surgery.

  90. A randomized controlled trial of preoperative oral supplementation with a specialized diet in patients with gastrointestinal cancer

    PubMed ID: 12055582

    Preoperative/perioperative immune formula (with n‑3) reduced postoperative infections and LOS.

  91. [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

    Immune‑enhanced nutrition (including n‑3) improved immune markers and shortened hospital stay.

  92. Modulation of postoperative immune and inflammatory response by immune-enhancing enteral diet in gastrointestinal cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 11819790

    Enteral diet including omega‑3 improved phagocytosis, respiratory burst and lowered CRP post‑op.

  93. An immune-enhancing enteral diet reduces mortality rate and episodes of bacteremia in septic intensive care unit patients

    PubMed ID: 10752808

    Immune‑enhanced enteral diet including fish oil lowered mortality and infections in septic ICU patients.

  94. Artificial nutrition after pancreaticoduodenectomy

    PubMed ID: 11075988

    Faster immunometabolic recovery and reduced postoperative complication rates.

  95. Outcome and cost-effectiveness of perioperative enteral immunonutrition in patients undergoing elective upper gastrointestinal tract surgery: a prospective randomized study

    PubMed ID: 10593328

    Fewer early postoperative infections and documented plasma EPA/DHA increases with supplemented feed.

  96. Immunonutrition in gastric cancer surgical patients

    PubMed ID: 9834924

    Perioperative supplementation preserved neutrophil function and reduced IL‑6—immune function preserved.

  97. Influence of arginine, omega-3 fatty acids and nucleotide-supplemented enteral support on systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ failure in patients after severe trauma

    PubMed ID: 9530643

    Fewer SIRS days, lower MOF scores and improved immune markers in trauma patients.

  98. Effect of route of delivery and formulation of postoperative nutritional support in patients undergoing major operations for malignant neoplasms

    PubMed ID: 9366716

    Improved immune recovery and shorter LOS in large randomized trial with immunonutrition.

  99. Effects of an immune-enhancing diet in critically injured patients

    PubMed ID: 9191677

    Faster normalization of some monocyte functions, but clinical outcomes were worse (higher ARDS); mixed evidence.

  100. Early postoperative enteral immunonutrition: clinical outcome and cost-comparison analysis in surgical patients

    PubMed ID: 9295822

    Late postoperative infectious events reduced in immunonutrition arm (multicenter RCT).

  101. Immune and nutritional effects of early enteral nutrition after major abdominal operations

    PubMed ID: 8639722

    Faster recovery of prealbumin/RBP and improved monocyte phagocytosis with milder infections.

  102. Clinical outcome and immunology of postoperative arginine, omega-3 fatty acids, and nucleotide-enriched enteral feeding: a randomized prospective comparison with standard enteral and low calorie/low fat i.v. solutions

    PubMed ID: 8875537

    More favorable immune cell profiles vs IV feeding, though small sample and mixed results.

  103. A randomized trial of isonitrogenous enteral diets after severe trauma. An immune-enhancing diet reduces septic complications

    PubMed ID: 8857857

    Severely injured patients on immune‑enhancing diet had far fewer major infections vs controls.

  104. Benefits of early postoperative enteral feeding in cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 8924741

    Cancer surgery patients had improved immune function (monocyte phagocytosis) and fewer/severe infections.

  105. Enteral nutrition during multimodality therapy in upper gastrointestinal cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 7726669

    Markedly lower infectious complications with increased omega‑3 incorporation and lowered PGE2.

  106. 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

    Sepsis subgroup experienced substantially fewer infections and improved fatty acid profiles.

  107. Enteral nutrition with supplemental arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients after operation: immunologic, metabolic, and clinical outcome

    PubMed ID: 1377838

    Clear reductions in postoperative infectious/wound complications and improved nitrogen balance—strong immune/clinical signal.

  108. Differential effects of three enteral dietary regimens on selected outcome variables in burn patients

    PubMed ID: 2112634

    Burn patients had fewer wound infections on enriched formula—clinical immune benefit though multi‑nutrient.

  109. 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 prevented PM2.5‑induced increases in proinflammatory lipid mediators—protective immuno‑inflammatory effect.

  110. 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

    Higher EPA produced anti‑inflammatory oxylipins and some SPMs in inflamed depressed patients — supports promotion of resolution pathways in immunity.

  111. Reduction of Arachidonate Is Associated With Increase in B-Cell Activation Marker in Infants: A Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 27276431

    Infant formula ARA levels affected lymphocyte ARA and B‑cell activation markers, demonstrating immunomodulatory effects of PUFA intake.

  112. 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 milk EPA/DHA and was associated with reduced IgE‑related allergic disease in infants (immune modulation).

  113. The impact of an omega-3 fatty acid rich lipid emulsion on fatty acid profiles in critically ill septic patients

    PubMed ID: 27637335

    In septic critically ill patients parenteral fish oil shifted immune‑relevant lipid mediators and was associated with improved survival trends.

  114. Preoperative immunonutrition decreases postoperative complications by modulating prostaglandin E2 production and T-cell differentiation in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy

    PubMed ID: 24589090

    Preoperative immunonutrition including ω‑3s reduced postoperative infections and lowered PGE2 with increased EPA — clinical infection reduction though multi‑nutrient product.

  115. The impact of early nutrition on incidence of allergic manifestations and common respiratory illnesses in children

    PubMed ID: 20227721

    DHA/ARA‑supplemented infant formula reduced URIs, wheezing/asthma and allergy up to age 3—clinically meaningful immune/respiratory outcomes.

  116. Long-chain polyunsaturated fat supplementation in children with low docosahexaenoic acid intakes alters immune phenotypes compared with placebo

    PubMed ID: 18493214

    AA+DHA changed pediatric immune cell phenotypes and cytokine responses (mechanistic immune effects).

  117. Supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids in parenteral nutrition beneficially alters phospholipid fatty acid pattern

    PubMed ID: 17202435

    Parenteral omega‑3 enriched emulsions incorporated EPA/DHA and trended to fewer postoperative infections.

  118. 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

    Reduced relapse in Crohn's suggests clinically relevant immunomodulation in an immune‑mediated disease.

  119. Impact of omega-3 fatty acid enriched TPN on leukotriene synthesis by leukocytes after major surgery

    PubMed ID: 12553951

    Postoperative omega‑3 TPN increased production of less‑active LTB5 vs LTB4 — alters leukotriene profile (immune modulation rather than boosting).

  120. 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 n‑3 increased FFAR4 activation in immune cells and lowered proinflammatory cytokines while raising IL‑10 — immune‑modulatory (anti‑inflammatory) effects.

  121. Serum Alpha-Linolenic Acid and Long-Term Multiple Sclerosis Activity and Progression

    PubMed ID: 40674673

    Higher serum ALA at MS onset associated with fewer relapses and delayed progression—consistent with beneficial immune modulation in autoimmune disease.

  122. Dietary Intake of n-3 PUFA-Enriched Hen Eggs Changes Inflammatory Markers' Concentration and Treg/Th17 Cells Distribution in Blood of Young Healthy Adults-A Randomised Study

    PubMed ID: 34071714

    n‑3 egg diet shifted immune cells and increased pro‑resolution mediators (RvE1), indicating modulation of immune responses toward resolution.

  123. 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 reduced IL‑6 production by PBMCs — evidence of immune‑modulatory (anti‑inflammatory) action.

  124. 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

    Ahiflower (SDA) dose‑response: increased EPA/DPA and substantially raised anti‑inflammatory IL‑10 production from stimulated blood.

  125. 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 emulsions reduced IL-6/IL-8 in preterm neonates—demonstrates immune/cytokine-modulating effects of ω-3s in a clinical setting.

  126. Docosahexaenoic acid-enriched canola oil increases adiponectin concentrations: a randomized crossover controlled intervention trial

    PubMed ID: 25240692

    DHA-enriched oil lowered inflammatory gene expression (IL1B) and hsCRP—indicates immunomodulatory anti-inflammatory action.

  127. Immunomodulatory and therapeutic effects of Hot-nature diet and co-supplemented hemp seed, evening primrose oils intervention in multiple sclerosis patients

    PubMed ID: 24050582

    RRMS trial with hemp seed and evening primrose oils (sources of ALA) showed improved clinical scores and favorable cytokine changes over 6 months—evidence of immune modulation.

  128. 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‑randomized trial in schoolchildren found fewer and shorter respiratory and GI illness episodes with higher n‑3 fortified foods—direct clinical immune benefit.

  129. 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

    TPN study in malnourished colorectal cancer patients found ω‑3–containing emulsions improved neutrophil phagocytosis — direct immune function benefit.

  130. 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

    Fish‑oil lipid in very preterm infants lowered IL‑1ÎČ/IL‑6 and reduced BPD incidence—evidence of immune/inflammatory modulation with clinical benefit.

Eye health (84)
  1. Re-Esterified Triglyceride ω-3 Fatty Acids in Dry Eye Disease With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 38753336

    Re‑esterified TG omega‑3 produced modest objective improvements in tear stability (TBUT) and eyelid signs despite no symptom change.

  2. Dietary Nutrient Intake and Progression to Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies 1 and 2

    PubMed ID: 32858063

    Analyses of AREDS/AREDS2 show higher dietary DHA/EPA intake correlated with reduced progression to late AMD (associative evidence, stronger for geographic atrophy).

  3. Retinal development in very-low-birth-weight infants fed diets differing in omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 1386065

    VLBW infants on n‑3‑deficient formula showed worse rod photoreceptor function at term — demonstrates importance of n‑3 for retinal development.

  4. 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

    Marine long‑chain n‑3 in preterm infants improved early visual acuity — direct evidence for early eye/visual benefit.

  5. 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 visual-evoked potential acuity and ERG in preterm infants—direct link to visual function.

  6. [Photodynamic therapy for age related macular degeneration with and without antioxidants]

    PubMed ID: 12518724

    Antioxidants + PUFAs accelerated retinal metabolic recovery after PDT (short‑term objective effect).

  7. Fatty acid supply with complementary foods and LC-PUFA status in healthy infants: results of a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26169870

    Infant feeding with salmon increased DHA/EPA—DHA is important for retinal development, so biomarker increases support eye-health relevance in infants.

  8. An Oral Polyphenol Formulation to Modulate the Ocular Surface Inflammatory Process and to Improve the Symptomatology Associated with Dry Eye Disease

    PubMed ID: 35956412

    12‑week oral formulation combining blueberry polyphenols + omega‑3s significantly improved dry‑eye symptoms, tear stability and ocular staining vs placebo — clear clinical eye benefit.

  9. 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 formula produced transient improvement in grating visual acuity — direct eye/visual development endpoint.

  10. 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 infant formula with DHA increased infant plasma/RBC DHA to breastfed levels—important for retinal development.

  11. Visual acuity and the essentiality of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in the diet of term infants

    PubMed ID: 9702915

    Supplemented infant formula raised RBC DHA to breast‑fed levels and improved VEP visual acuity at multiple ages.

  12. Impact of early dietary intake and blood lipid composition of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on later visual development

    PubMed ID: 11144440

    Infant formula enriched with DHA improved visual development up to 1 year and normalized blood DHA to breastfed levels.

  13. Growth and development in preterm infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 11483801

    Preterm infant formula with AA+DHA improved visual-evoked acuity (objective VEP measure) — direct eye development benefit.

  14. 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

    Randomized infant formula trial: DHA+ARA increased RBC‑DHA and improved visual evoked potential acuity at 1 year — direct eye/visual development benefit.

  15. Visual maturation of term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented or control formula for 12 mo

    PubMed ID: 15817866

    Term infants fed DHA+ARA had improved visual acuity and much higher RBC DHA — strong support for infant visual development.

  16. 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

    Infant LCPUFA supported visual acuity comparable to breast‑fed children at age 4.

  17. Soy-based infant formula supplemented with DHA and ARA supports growth and increases circulating levels of these fatty acids in infants

    PubMed ID: 17912568

    DHA+ARA formula raised infant DHA/ARA levels; supports retinal substrate but clinical visual outcome not primary.

  18. Higher dose of docosahexaenoic acid in the neonatal period improves visual acuity of preterm infants: results of a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18842793

    Preterm infants fed higher DHA achieved better visual acuity by 4 months (functional outcome).

  19. 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 RCT: DHA-supplemented infant formula improved visual-evoked potential acuity at 12 months (clear clinical eye development benefit).

  20. Liquid human milk fortifier significantly improves docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid status in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 24863250

    Preterm infants receiving liquid human‑milk fortifier with DHA+ARA had improved infant plasma DHA/ARA — supports retinal/visual development nutritionally.

  21. A dose response randomised controlled trial of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 25997653

    Enteral DHA in very preterm infants raised blood DHA dose‑dependently—relevant to retinal DHA supply in preterms.

  22. What is the relationship between gestational age and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) levels?

    PubMed ID: 26205427

    Demonstrated that preterm infants have much lower DHA/ARA concentrations — supports need for DHA/ARA for eye development.

  23. 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 trial: children consuming omega‑3–rich eggs had greater improvement in visual acuity and higher RBC DHA—direct eye‑health benefit.

  24. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) balance in developmental outcomes

    PubMed ID: 28651697

    Large infant formula trial showed improved visual acuity with DHA supplementation—strong pediatric eye‑development evidence.

  25. Association of Retinopathy of Prematurity With Low Levels of Arachidonic Acid: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 29423508

    Low postnatal arachidonic acid strongly predicted retinopathy of prematurity; AA/DHA balance is implicated in ROP risk.

  26. 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 substantially increased breast‑milk DHA/EPA — supports neonatal/infant retinal DHA supply though direct eye outcomes not reported.

  27. Effect of Enteral Lipid Supplement on Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 33523106

    Large multicenter RCT in extremely preterm infants: enteral AA+DHA halved sight‑threatening ROP — very strong eye‑health clinical evidence.

  28. Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid Enteral Supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

    PubMed ID: 33358843

    High‑dose enteral DHA+ARA in VLBW infants rapidly raised blood DHA and ARA — relevant to retinal LCPUFA supply and eye development.

  29. 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

    RCT in preterm infants: enteral AA+DHA reduced severe retinopathy of prematurity by ~50% (strong ocular benefit).

  30. Platelet characteristics in extremely preterm infants after fatty acid supplementation: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 39702768

    Enteral AA+DHA in extremely preterm infants halved severe ROP incidence (statistically significant) with platelet and protein changes — strong, clinically relevant eye benefit.

  31. Efficacy of topical microemulsion of fatty acids of the ω-3 series on the sub-epithelial corneal nerves regeneration after epithelium-off corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus

    PubMed ID: 31571089

    Topical ω‑3 after corneal cross‑linking accelerated corneal nerve fiber regrowth and improved ocular symptoms in RCT — direct eye benefit.

  32. 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

    Term infants fed LCP (DHA) after 6 weeks showed consistent, clinically meaningful improvements in visual acuity and stereoacuity.

  33. Further evaluation of docosahexaenoic acid in patients with retinitis pigmentosa receiving vitamin A treatment: subgroup analyses

    PubMed ID: 15364709

    In retinitis pigmentosa patients starting vitamin A, adding DHA slowed retinal-function decline for the first two years — clinical eye benefit in a subgroup.

  34. Maturation of visual acuity is accelerated in breast-fed term infants fed baby food containing DHA-enriched egg yolk

    PubMed ID: 15333721

    Infant RCT: DHA in baby food raised RBC DHA +34% and improved visual acuity by ≈1.5 lines at 12 months — strong eye development evidence.

  35. A docosahexaenoic acid-functional food during pregnancy benefits infant visual acuity at four but not six months of age

    PubMed ID: 17393217

    Maternal DHA supplementation improved infant visual acuity at 4 months (statistically significant result).

  36. The influence of supplemental lutein and docosahexaenoic acid on serum, lipoproteins, and macular pigmentation

    PubMed ID: 18469279

    DHA (± lutein) supplementation raised serum DHA and produced modest, location‑specific increases in macular pigment optical density—direct ocular biomarker benefit.

  37. 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

    Maternal 200 mg/day DHA raised breast‑milk and infant RBC DHA — relevant to visual/retinal development.

  38. Essential n-3 fatty acids in pregnant women and early visual acuity maturation in term infants

    PubMed ID: 18326591

    Maternal DHA modestly increased odds of better early infant visual acuity — direct evidence for infant eye development.

  39. Dietary ω-3 fatty acid and fish intake and incident age-related macular degeneration in women

    PubMed ID: 21402976

    Large prospective cohort: higher DHA/EPA and weekly fish intake strongly associated with ~35–45% lower incident vision‑threatening AMD (strong observational evidence).

  40. Pilot, prospective, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial of an omega-3 supplement for dry eye

    PubMed ID: 21045648

    Pilot RCT: daily omega‑3 reduced dry‑eye symptoms and increased tear production (symptomatic and objective ocular surface benefit).

  41. ω-3 intake and visual acuity in patients with retinitis pigmentosa receiving vitamin A

    PubMed ID: 22332205

    Higher dietary long‑chain ω‑3 intake associated with substantially slower central visual acuity and field loss in retinitis pigmentosa patients — strong disease‑specific support.

  42. Effects of lutein and docosahexaenoic Acid supplementation on macular pigment optical density in a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 23434908

    Lutein+DHA for 1 year increased macular pigment density in early AMD patients — good biomarker/retinal antioxidant signal though no VA change at 1 year.

  43. Macular xanthophylls and ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in age-related macular degeneration: a randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 23519529

    Randomized trial of lutein/zeaxanthin plus ω‑3s increased macular pigment optical density and plasma xanthophylls over 12 months—direct eye‑health benefit.

  44. Short-term consumption of oral omega-3 and dry eye syndrome

    PubMed ID: 23642375

    Double‑blind RCT found 1 month of EPA+DHA improved tear break‑up time, symptoms and tear production in dry eye—robust short‑term benefit.

  45. Fish-oil fat emulsion supplementation reduces the risk of retinopathy in very low birth weight infants: a prospective, randomized study

    PubMed ID: 23963690

    IV fish‑oil lipid emulsion in very‑low‑birth‑weight infants markedly reduced severe ROP requiring treatment — strong neonatal retinal benefit.

  46. Circulating omega-3 Fatty acids and neovascular age-related macular degeneration

    PubMed ID: 24557349

    Observational data: higher circulating EPA and RBC EPA+DHA strongly associated with much lower odds of neovascular (wet) AMD.

  47. 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

    Adjunct omega‑3 supplementation in wet AMD patients receiving anti‑VEGF was associated with lower vitreous VEGF‑A — promising local ocular biomarker change.

  48. Docosahexaenoic Acid Slows Visual Field Progression in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa: Ancillary Outcomes of the DHAX Trial

    PubMed ID: 26469750

    4‑year RCT: high‑dose DHA slowed loss of visual field sensitivity in X‑linked retinitis pigmentosa (clinically meaningful effect).

  49. 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

    3‑year DHA trial did not change overall AMD progression but markedly reduced new CNV in CFH non‑risk genotype subgroup (genotype‑dependent benefit).

  50. Oral omega-3 fatty acids treatment in computer vision syndrome related dry eye

    PubMed ID: 25697893

    Large multicentre double‑blind RCT: oral omega‑3 capsules reduced dry‑eye symptoms and improved tear stability and objective signs—strong evidence for ocular surface benefit.

  51. 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 and tear stability (TBUT) over 45 days.

  52. A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Two Forms of Omega-3 Supplements for Treating Dry Eye Disease

    PubMed ID: 27817918

    Krill and fish oil lowered tear osmolarity and krill reduced IL‑17A and symptoms at 90 days — strong ocular inflammation and symptom improvements.

  53. Effect of Oral Re-esterified Omega-3 Nutritional Supplementation on Dry Eyes

    PubMed ID: 27442314

    12‑week RCT of re‑esterified omega‑3 improved tear osmolarity, TBUT, symptoms and lowered MMP‑9 positivity — robust dry‑eye benefit.

  54. 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

    Addition of DHA‑rich supplement to ranibizumab reduced macular thickness in diabetic macular edema over 2 years — meaningful retinal structural benefit.

  55. Enteral Docosahexaenoic Acid and Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 30614004

    Enteral DHA in very low birth weight preterm infants significantly reduced stage‑3 (severe) retinopathy of prematurity — strong eye‑protective outcome.

  56. 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 reduced early preterm birth and improved infant visual attention in infancy (visual outcome).

  57. 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 retinal DHA markers vs lutein alone — direct supportive evidence for retinal health.

  58. 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

    3‑month EPA/DHA/GLA RCT markedly reduced dry‑eye symptoms in highly symptomatic patients and raised Omega‑3 Index—strong ocular symptomatic benefit.

  59. Omega-3 fatty acids supplements for dry eye - Are they effective or ineffective?

    PubMed ID: 37026312

    Large multicenter RCT in VDT users: fish‑oil raised RBC omega‑3 index and improved dry‑eye symptoms, tear breakup time and Schirmer tear production—robust eye‑health evidence.

  60. Investigating the Neuroprotective Effect of Oral Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Type 1 Diabetes (nPROOFS1): A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33952620

    In type 1 diabetes, fish‑oil increased corneal nerve fiber length and Omega‑3 Index—clear structural ocular nerve benefit.

  61. Effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on retinal function of very-low-birth-weight neonates

    PubMed ID: 2255573

    In preterm infants, marine n‑3 in formula increased blood LCPUFA and improved rod ERG threshold (night vision measure)—direct retinal/visual benefit.

  62. 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 fish oil — increases infant DHA supply relevant to visual/retinal development.

  63. 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 and higher infant DHA correlated with better visual acuity — functional eye development association.

  64. Relation between dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and clinically diagnosed dry eye syndrome in women

    PubMed ID: 16210721

    Large observational cohort found higher dietary n‑3 intake associated with ~17% lower clinically diagnosed dry eye risk — robust population association.

  65. 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

    Oral n‑3/n‑6 supplement reduced conjunctival HLA‑DR (an inflammatory marker) in dry eye patients, indicating biomarker improvement though symptoms were unchanged.

  66. [Efficacy assessment of NutrilarmÂź, 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 RCT: combined n‑3/n‑6 supplement modestly improved tear‑breakup time and ocular fatigue in moderate dry eye.

  67. 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

    Small trial combining antioxidants and omega‑3 showed lower tear inflammatory mediators and symptomatic improvement in dry‑eye patients.

  68. 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

    Double‑masked RCT (GLA + omega‑3) in dry‑eye patients improved symptoms, corneal surface and reduced conjunctival immune activation—clinical ocular benefit.

  69. 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

    Multicomponent AMD supplement including omega‑3 increased macular pigment and modestly improved VA over 12 months—eye benefit but not attributable solely to omega‑3.

  70. A randomized, double-masked study to evaluate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in meibomian gland dysfunction

    PubMed ID: 24039409

    Combined nutraceutical including ω‑3 improved TBUT and eyelid inflammation in MGD—clinical eye symptom improvement but product contained multiple actives.

  71. 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 study in meibomian gland dysfunction found oral ω‑3 improved contrast sensitivity, tear stability and meibum quality—clear ocular surface/eye benefit.

  72. Oral omega-3 fatty acid treatment for dry eye in contact lens wearers

    PubMed ID: 25719253

    Large RCT: 6 months oral omega‑3 meaningfully improved dry‑eye symptoms and TBUT in contact lens wearers—strong direct eye benefit.

  73. 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 showed meeting ≄500 mg/day LC‑ω3 was associated with ~48% lower risk of sight‑threatening diabetic retinopathy.

  74. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Rosacea Patients with Dry Eye Symptoms

    PubMed ID: 27050028

    6‑month RCT in rosacea patients demonstrated significant symptomatic and objective improvement in dry‑eye measures with omega‑3.

  75. 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 of balanced oral omega‑3/6 (with topical cyclosporine) reduced contact‑lens dry eye symptoms and inflammatory cytokines—solid eye support though multi‑intervention.

  76. Oral Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis-Associated Dry Eye

    PubMed ID: 28060063

    Placebo‑controlled LASIK trial showed significant increases in tear secretion and reduced conjunctival staining—direct ocular benefit.

  77. An infant formula containing dairy lipids increased red blood cell membrane Omega 3 fatty acids in 4 month-old healthy newborns: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29433457

    Infant formula increased RBC DHA/DPA—DHA is key for retinal/eye development, supporting eye‑health biomarker.

  78. The Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplement on Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Infants: A Randomized Double-blinded Controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29852863

    Large double‑blind RCT in very preterm infants: daily omega‑3 reduced incidence and severity of retinopathy of prematurity.

  79. 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

    Adjunct nutraceutical (including ω‑3) reduced central retinal thickness and reduced intravitreal aflibercept injection need—direct retinal benefit signal.

  80. Effects of the re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form of omega-3 supplements on dry eye following cataract surgery

    PubMed ID: 32917627

    Re‑esterified TG ω‑3 after cataract surgery reduced dry‑eye symptoms, corneal staining and MMP‑9 (ocular surface inflammation) in RCT.

  81. Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids and punctal plugs in the prevention of isotretinoin-associated ocular surface disease

    PubMed ID: 32722939

    Randomized study in isotretinoin patients found punctal plugs ± omega-3 preserved tear-film metrics and ocular surface measures; combined interventions limit isolated omega-3 attribution but support ocular benefit.

  82. 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

    Multicenter randomized trial: re‑esterified TG omega‑3 improved tear stability, corneal staining and dry‑eye symptoms after cataract surgery — strong direct ocular benefit.

  83. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on neural processing speed and efficiency

    PubMed ID: 25251377

    Intervention increased macular pigment (MPOD) and modestly improved visual processing speed; arm included ~190 mg n‑3 — supportive but primarily lutein-driven.

  84. Serum Levels of Plasmalogens and Fatty Acid Metabolites Associate with Retinal Microangiopathy in Participants from the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study

    PubMed ID: 34960007

    Observational study: lower circulating LC n‑3 (EPA/DPA/DHA) associated with more early diabetic retinal microaneurysms—associative evidence linking n‑3 levels to retinal health.

Mood balance (86)
  1. Omega-3 supplementation improves depressive symptoms, cognitive function and niacin skin flushing response in adolescent depression: A randomized controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 38190276

    Adjunctive omega‑3 plus paroxetine produced significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms in adolescents vs SSRI alone (open trial).

  2. 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 for 3 months lowered stress, anxiety and depression scores in adults with psychological distress (small RCT).

  3. 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

    Double‑blind RCT in bipolar men: 2 g/day omega‑3 raised BDNF and produced large reductions in depression scores versus placebo.

  4. Effects of Omega-3 PUFAs on lipid profiles and antioxidant response in depressed adolescents: A metabolomic and lipidomic study

    PubMed ID: 40158256

    Open‑label RCT in depressed adolescents: 2.7 g/day omega‑3 improved depressive symptoms substantially vs antidepressant alone with biomarker changes.

  5. N-3 PUFA supplementation alleviates anxiety symptoms by manipulating erythrocyte fatty acid levels in depression

    PubMed ID: 38758363

    Adjunctive n‑3 in depressed patients increased erythrocyte EPA/index and correlated with reduced anxiety symptoms — biomarker‑linked symptomatic benefit.

  6. 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

    Combined omega‑3 + vitamin D during chemotherapy improved QoL and multiple symptom domains (fatigue, pain), representing improved patient‑reported mood/quality‑of‑life.

  7. 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

    Pilot program combining dietary counselling + omega‑3 produced large reductions in anxiety symptoms in women with GAD, though multi‑component intervention limits attribution to omega‑3 alone.

  8. 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

    Omega‑3 reduced depressive symptoms in overweight/sedentary adults but only in subgroup with frequent hostile social stress — conditional antidepressant effect.

  9. 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 RCT in bipolar disorder found 6 months of omega‑3 reduced depressive relapse and symptom severity versus placebo — clinically relevant mood benefit.

  10. Effect of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on sexual function of pregnant women: a double blind randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35854106

    Daily ω‑3 in pregnant women reduced gestational anxiety and improved sexual‑function domains—supports mood/anxiety benefit during pregnancy.

  11. 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

    Significant reductions in depression scores in breast‑cancer survivors consuming a high ω‑3 meal plan—direct mood benefit.

  12. Supplementation With Carotenoids, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Vitamin E Has a Positive Effect on the Symptoms and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

    PubMed ID: 36093704

    Combined fish-oil/carotenoid/vitamin E supplement improved memory and mood measures in mild–moderate AD patients (but multi-nutrient formula).

  13. Moody kids years later: Long-term outcomes of youth from the Omega-3 and therapy (OATS) studies

    PubMed ID: 33285389

    Long‑term follow‑up of combined omega‑3/therapy: those continuing omega‑3 had lower depressive scores (associative).

  14. 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

    EPA/DHA increased plasma BDNF and greater BDNF change correlated with less depressive symptoms in first‑episode schizophrenia—supportive for mood effects.

  15. 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 ω‑3 in recent‑onset psychosis produced clinically meaningful reductions in depression/anxiety symptoms.

  16. 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

    Adjunct ω‑3 + sertraline produced greater reductions in depression severity and anxiety than placebo.

  17. 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

    n‑3PUFA increased PBMC telomerase and telomerase rise correlated with symptom improvement in first‑episode schizophrenia—supportive of mood/symptom benefit.

  18. 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 in women with PCOS produced significant improvements in depression, anxiety and stress scores (small RCT with co‑intervention).

  19. Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Depressive Symptoms in HIV-Positive Individuals: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 27323793

    RCT in people with HIV showed significant improvement in depressive symptoms with omega‑3 over 8 weeks.

  20. 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 RCT in 8–16‑yr‑olds: ω‑3 drink produced substantial, sustained reductions in parent‑reported behavior problems (clinically meaningful).

  21. 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

    1.2 g/day ω‑3 improved psychiatric symptoms and functioning in ultra‑high‑risk youth—relevant to mood/psychiatric outcomes.

  22. Evaluation of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: "a pilot trial"

    PubMed ID: 23642943

    2 g/day ω‑3 reduced depressive and anxiety PMS symptoms in randomized pilot—clinically meaningful mood improvements.

  23. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on depressive symptoms, anxiety and emotional state in patients with acute myocardial infarction

    PubMed ID: 23563024

    One month of omega‑3 added to care after recent MI modestly reduced depressive and state anxiety scores — randomized evidence for short‑term mood improvement.

  24. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 22575036

    Omega‑3 phosphatidylserine reduced perceived stress and normalized cortisol response in high‑chronic‑stress men — credible mood/stress benefit in a subgroup.

  25. 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

    Randomized trial in elderly depressed women: 2.5 g/d ω‑3 reduced depressive scores and improved QoL.

  26. Omega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation and anxiety in medical students: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 21784145

    Anxiety scores decreased ~20% in medical students after 12 weeks of n‑3 — direct mood/anxiety benefit in an RCT.

  27. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial of ethyl-eicosapentaenoate for major depressive disorder

    PubMed ID: 19709502

    Pilot RCT: 1 g/day EPA raised EPA levels and produced greater reductions in HAM‑D vs placebo.

  28. Comparison of therapeutic effects of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and fluoxetine, separately and in combination, in major depressive disorder

    PubMed ID: 18247193

    Randomized trial: EPA had antidepressant efficacy similar to fluoxetine and augmented effect when combined.

  29. Depression in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study of omega-3 fatty-acid supplementation

    PubMed ID: 18485485

    Small RCT in Parkinson's patients found significant improvements on clinician-rated depression measures with fish oil.

  30. 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 improved on 3.4 g/day omega‑3 (lower HAM‑D, higher response rate).

  31. Ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid in first-episode psychosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18162017

    E‑EPA added to antipsychotics sped early symptomatic improvement in first‑episode psychosis (short‑term mood/symptom benefit).

  32. Efficacy of ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid in bipolar depression: randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 16388069

    Double-blind adjunctive ethyl-EPA (1–2 g/day) significantly improved bipolar-depression ratings vs placebo (robust RCT evidence).

  33. 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 (clinically meaningful mood improvement).

  34. Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the management of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea

    PubMed ID: 12777162

    Krill oil reduced PMS emotional symptoms more than fish oil, indicating an emotional/mood benefit signal.

  35. 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

    Dose‑ranging RCT showed clear antidepressant signal with 1 g/day ethyl‑EPA (clinically meaningful responder increase vs placebo).

  36. Omega 3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder: a preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 10232294

    Small double-blind trial in bipolar patients significantly prolonged remission—direct clinical mood benefit.

  37. 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 RCT in older adults in remission showed substantial reduction in depressive relapse risk (HR ~0.30) with n‑3.

  38. The Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as the Monotherapy for Depression: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study

    PubMed ID: 39519521

    12‑week RCT of high‑dose omega‑3 monotherapy significantly reduced clinician‑rated depression scores versus placebo (small trial).

  39. 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

    Dose‑finding RCT: higher‑dose EPA produced clinical antidepressant responses correlated with increases in EPA‑derived pro‑resolving mediators (n≈61, responder signal).

  40. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), somatic and fatigue symptoms in cardiovascular diseases comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD): A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 37301235

    In heart disease patients with depression, omega‑3s reduced fatigue and somatic complaints and increased blood EPA — mood‑related symptom improvement.

  41. 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

    Omega‑3‑6‑9 reduced internalizing/anxious behaviors and improved interpersonal skills in preterm toddlers—clinically meaningful mood/behavior improvements in this population.

  42. Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Randomized Dose-Finding Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 36005883

    EPA 4 g/day showed a medium‑sized signal for depressive response in MDD with high inflammation and symptom–inflammation correlations—promising mood benefit.

  43. Emotion-Related Network Reorganization Following Fish Oil Supplementation in Depressed Bipolar Offspring: An fMRI Graph-Based Connectome Analysis

    PubMed ID: 34139404

    Fish oil increased emotion‑network efficiency and omega‑3 status in high‑risk depressed youth, with mechanistic neural changes though clinical improvement occurred in both groups.

  44. 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

    In depressed adolescents, fish oil raised erythrocyte EPA/DHA and changed corticolimbic connectivity correlated with symptom improvement (small RCT).

  45. 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

    Randomized trial in children with depressive disorders: adjunctive omega‑3 reduced depression scores and markedly lowered omega‑6/omega‑3 ratio — direct mood benefit.

  46. Plasma estradiol levels and antidepressant effects of omega-3 fatty acids in pregnant women

    PubMed ID: 30776476

    Prenatal EPA/DHA increases associated with reductions in antenatal depressive symptoms in RCT secondary analysis.

  47. 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 associated with lower insulin/homocysteine and correlations to mood in the study — moderate mechanistic/associative support.

  48. A double-blind dose-finding pilot study of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for major depressive disorder

    PubMed ID: 18539007

    Pilot RCT found antidepressant effects at lower DHA dose in some patients — suggestive but needs replication.

  49. The effect of fish oil on physical aggression in schoolchildren--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 15741051

    3‑month food‑based fish oil trial slowed worsening of physical aggression and reduced impulsivity in girls — behavioral/mood‑related benefit.

  50. Omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of interferon-alpha-induced depression: results from a randomized, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 24602409

    EPA markedly reduced incidence and delayed onset of IFN‑α‑induced depression vs placebo (randomized trial).

  51. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on depression and quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients

    PubMed ID: 24987942

    Small RCT in dialysis patients showed significant decreases in BDI and improvements in HRQoL — direct clinical evidence of mood benefit in this population.

  52. 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 reduced depressive symptom scores in hemodialysis patients in a randomized trial (small sample).

  53. 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

    26‑week add‑on RCT in first‑episode schizophrenia showed significant reductions in overall symptoms and depressive symptoms with concentrated fish oil.

  54. 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 was superior to placebo for depressed patients with elevated inflammatory markers (clinically meaningful subgroup effect).

  55. 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 in very elderly residents tended to reduce apathy and ease caregiver burden—direct mood/apathy signal (modest and borderline statistical strength).

  56. 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

    12‑week RCT in overweight women with depression showed modest but statistically significant reductions in depressive symptoms with omega‑3.

  57. 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 supplementation reduced irritability in children with autism in a large RCT — clinically relevant mood/behavior improvement.

  58. 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 study: 2 g/day raised EPA/DHA markedly with associations between biochemical increases and some clinical outcomes.

  59. Predictors of treatment response in young people at ultra-high risk for psychosis who received long-chain omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 25585167

    UHR youth RCT: fish‑oil ω‑3 reduced transition to psychosis and improved global functioning (clinical mental‑health benefit).

  60. Changes in erythrocyte membrane fatty acids during a clinical trial of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplementation in schizophrenia

    PubMed ID: 19826937

    EPA supplementation raised RBC n‑3s that correlated with symptom improvement in schizophrenia—moderate evidence for mood/psychiatric symptom benefit (associative/correlative).

  61. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in patients with recurrent self-harm. Single-centre double-blind randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 17267927

    Small RCT in persons with repeated self‑harm showed significant reductions in depression and suicidality after 12 weeks of EPA+DHA.

  62. 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

    In older adults at risk for depression, ω‑3 attenuated a brain oxidative‑stress change that correlated with worsening mood—plausible mood benefit.

  63. Seafood Consumption, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake, and Life-Time Prevalence of Depression in the PREDIMED-Plus Trial

    PubMed ID: 30567286

    Large observational sample found moderate LC‑omega‑3 intake associated with lower depression prevalence (non‑linear) — supportive epidemiologic evidence.

  64. EPA and DHA as markers of nutraceutical treatment response in major depressive disorder

    PubMed ID: 31555976

    Rises in red‑cell EPA/DHA associated with larger symptom improvements in a nutraceutical depression trial — biomarker‑clinical correlation suggesting mood benefit.

  65. 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 risk for bipolar disorder, fish oil improved clinician global ratings despite no change on the primary depression scale—moderate mood signal.

  66. Clinical Efficacy and Biological Regulations of ω-3 PUFA-Derived Endocannabinoids in Major Depressive Disorder

    PubMed ID: 31269506

    EPA‑containing regimens produced higher remission rates in MDD and increased an EPA‑derived endocannabinoid (EPEA) linked to outcomes.

  67. Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation Improves Mood in Elderly Japanese Men

    PubMed ID: 28626140

    Elderly men had a modest but significant increase in POMS vigor after 4 weeks of DHA/EPA/ARA—direct mood‑scale improvement.

  68. 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 associated with fewer women scoring high on postpartum depression scales.

  69. The effects of concurrent alpha-linolenic acid, L-carnitine supplementation on clinical symptoms, mental health, and quality of life in women with migraine: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 40082970

    ALA+L‑carnitine supplementation in women with migraine improved mood and depression/anxiety scores alongside clinical benefits.

  70. 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 RBC EPA+DHA linked to higher psychotropic use; rising omega‑3 associated with lower psychotropic use.

  71. Two double-blind placebo-controlled pilot studies of eicosapentaenoic acid in the treatment of schizophrenia

    PubMed ID: 11356585

    Placebo-controlled pilot trials showed EPA reduced schizophrenia symptom scores vs DHA/placebo — psychiatric symptom improvement (mood/affect relevance).

  72. 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 symptoms in a schizophrenia subgroup and correlated with lipid changes — clinical psychiatric benefit.

  73. Effect of omega-3 and vitamin D co-supplementation on psychological distress in reproductive-aged women with pre-diabetes and hypovitaminosis D: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 34473420

    Vitamin D + omega-3 trial produced significant reductions in depression and anxiety scores in prediabetic women (combination confounds attribution but clinical signal present).

  74. 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

    Randomized 8‑week trial in elderly depressed women showed significant depressive‑symptom improvement.

  75. The efficacy of omega-3 supplementation for major depression: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 20584525

    Omega-3 produced a clear, clinically relevant benefit for depressive symptoms in the prespecified subgroup without comorbid anxiety.

  76. 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

    EPA or DHA supplements modestly reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with MCI (RCT showing symptom improvement).

  77. Eicosapentaenoic acid versus docosahexaenoic acid in mild-to-moderate depression: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 22910528

    Randomized trial: EPA (1 g/day) adjunct produced clear clinical antidepressant responses vs DHA/placebo (strong RCT evidence).

  78. 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

    n‑3 enriched oral nutrition improved patient‑reported global health and physical function during chemoradiotherapy (QoL proxy for mood/well‑being).

  79. Omega-3 fatty acid augmentation of citalopram treatment for patients with major depressive disorder

    PubMed ID: 22198441

    Omega‑3 added to citalopram produced significantly greater depression improvement and higher remission rates — strong mood benefit (augmentation RCT).

  80. Serum omega-3 fatty acids are associated with variation in mood, personality and behavior in hypercholesterolemic community volunteers

    PubMed ID: 17383013

    Cross‑sectional: higher EPA/DHA associated with fewer depressive symptoms and better personality/impulsivity measures (associational evidence).

  81. 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

    A 12‑week diet higher in EPA+DHA and lower LA reduced day‑to‑day mood variability in bipolar disorder (randomized).

  82. 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 EPA/DHA (with lower n‑6) reduced psychological distress and improved mental‑component QoL in chronic headache patients—clinically relevant mood improvements linked to DHA.

  83. 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 elderly showed modest but significant improvement in depression scores with low‑dose ω‑3.

  84. Anti-stress effects of DHA

    PubMed ID: 11237197

    DHA supplementation blunted exam‑related increases in hostility and lowered norepinephrine under stress—moderate mood/stress benefit.

  85. The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Thromboxane, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Homocysteine, and Vitamin D in Depressive Children and Adolescents: Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33801688

    Pediatric RCT in depressed youth showed biomarker (BDNF) increases and earlier-reported symptom improvement relative to control—moderate-strong mood evidence.

  86. Depressive symptoms in chronic hepatitis C are associated with plasma apolipoprotein E deficiency

    PubMed ID: 24615429

    Pilot RCT in chronic hepatitis C found a small but significant improvement in anxiety with high‑dose n‑3 PUFA.

Weight management (76)
  1. Fish oil supplementation improves neutrophil function during cancer chemotherapy

    PubMed ID: 22160495

    During chemotherapy fish oil helped preserve/gain weight vs control (prevented weight loss), relevant to weight management in catabolic states.

  2. 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

    1 g/day fish oil in metabolic syndrome lowered body weight and improved metabolic markers.

  3. Effects of seafood consumption and weight loss on fasting leptin and ghrelin concentrations in overweight and obese European young adults

    PubMed ID: 19142567

    Weight‑loss RCT with salmon or EPA/DHA showed modest hormone changes; weight‑loss was primary driver.

  4. 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

    Fish oil predicted reductions in fasting insulin and HOMA‑IR during calorie restriction—supports metabolic aspects of weight management.

  5. 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 had improved insulin AUC (in higher inflammation subgroup) and reduced TG/CRP/IL‑6—metabolic improvements relevant to weight management.

  6. 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 added to lifestyle in obese teens improved triglycerides, insulin resistance and biomarkers related to metabolic health.

  7. 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 attenuated weight and lean mass loss in head‑and‑neck cancer patients over six weeks.

  8. 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 formula in gastric cancer outpatients led to small weight gain and preserved nutritional status (beneficial in cachexia context).

  9. Assessment of the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids on metabolic and inflammatory parameters in patients with schizophrenia taking clozapine and sodium valproate

    PubMed ID: 29329042

    Schizophrenia patients on clozapine/valproate had modest reductions in waist circumference with omega‑3—direct anthropometric benefit.

  10. Effect of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Metabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

    PubMed ID: 28587203

    24‑week low‑dose omega‑3 in T2D improved waist circumference, glycemia and some lipids—supports metabolic/weight management.

  11. 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

    Randomized obese adult trial (1 g/day) reduced caloric intake ~339 kcal and increased satiety over 4 weeks—meaningful effect on energy intake.

  12. 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 omega‑3 stabilized weight in cachectic pancreatic cancer patients (clinically meaningful in cachexia context; small study).

  13. Effect of Omega-3 PUFAs Supplementation with Lifestyle Modification on Anthropometric Indices and Vo2 max in Overweight Women

    PubMed ID: 27179166

    Overweight women receiving omega‑3 plus exercise/diet advice achieved greater weight and fat loss and waist reductions than controls (multi‑component intervention).

  14. 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 RCT in overweight children with metabolic syndrome improved lipids and fasting glucose—meaningful metabolic benefit supportive of weight management.

  15. Insulin resistance determines a differential response to changes in dietary fat modification on metabolic syndrome risk factors: the LIPGENE study

    PubMed ID: 26561628

    Dietary trial including added n‑3 produced subgroup‑dependent improvements in HOMA‑IR and metabolic markers—supportive though effects context‑dependent.

  16. 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, insulin and HbA1c—strong metabolic improvement relevant to weight/insulin sensitivity.

  17. Metabolic response to omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26611718

    12‑week flaxseed oil randomized trial in diabetic‑nephropathy patients improved insulin measures and lowered TG—meaningful metabolic effects relevant to weight/metabolic health.

  18. 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 oral supplement in cancer patients increased lean mass and intake (nutritional/weight‑support effect).

  19. Effects of supplementation with omega-3 on insulin sensitivity and non-esterified free fatty acid (NEFA) in type 2 diabetic patients

    PubMed ID: 24936727

    T2DM trial lowered NEFA and improved insulin sensitivity (metabolic improvements supportive of weight control).

  20. [Effect of Omega 3 fatty acids on body female obese composition]

    PubMed ID: 25362822

    Obese premenopausal women on diet/exercise lost more weight, BMI and fat mass with 1–2 g ω‑3—randomized supportive evidence (with concomitant lifestyle change).

  21. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids increase plasma adiponectin to leptin ratio in stable coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 23584593

    In coronary patients, 1 g/day raised adiponectin and lowered leptin, improving adipokine balance—favorable metabolic marker for weight/insulin sensitivity.

  22. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce insulin resistance and triglycerides in obese children and adolescents

    PubMed ID: 23438101

    Obese insulin‑resistant youth showed reduced HOMA‑IR, triglycerides and modest BMI reduction with 1.8 g/day—supportive for weight/metabolic benefit.

  23. 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

    In obese adults on a very‑low‑energy diet, prior and concurrent fish‑oil modestly enhanced short‑term weight and BMI loss in women (gender‑specific effect).

  24. Eicosapentaenoic acid improves insulin sensitivity and blood sugar in overweight type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a double-blind randomised clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 23900468

    2 g/day EPA for 3 months in overweight T2DM improved glycemic indices (FPG, HbA1c, HOMA‑IR)—supports metabolic improvements relevant to weight management.

  25. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 23034965

    Obese non‑diabetic patients had reduced adipose inflammation and lower TGs after ~3.36 g/day EPA+DHA — favorable metabolic effects.

  26. Untitled

    PubMed ID: 22313793

    Fish oil raised adiponectin and NO in women with metabolic syndrome and produced modest BP changes — metabolic benefit.

  27. A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 21839455

    Supplementing 1.24 g/day long‑chain n‑3 on a low‑fat, high‑carb diet reduced metabolic‑syndrome prevalence and enlarged waist—relevant to weight/central adiposity.

  28. Supplementation of n3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid synergistically decreases insulin resistance with weight loss of obese prepubertal and pubertal children

    PubMed ID: 22136960

    In overweight insulin‑resistant children, 1 month of n‑3 LCPUFA reduced HOMA‑IR ≈15% and improved adipokines — direct metabolic benefit.

  29. The use of a protein and energy dense eicosapentaenoic acid containing supplement for malignancy-related weight loss in children

    PubMed ID: 19090549

    EPA‑containing, calorie‑/protein‑rich supplement during chemotherapy led to less weight loss and higher remission rates vs controls (context: cancer care).

  30. 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 modestly increased postprandial fullness during weight loss—supports appetite regulation and weight management.

  31. 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

    Adding long-chain n-3 to a weight-loss program gave extra TG reductions and raised adiponectin beyond weight-loss effects (beneficial adjunct effect).

  32. 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 meal added to weight-loss produced larger TG reductions and better insulin responses—supports weight-management adjunct benefit.

  33. Effects of dietary fish and weight reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in overweight hypertensives

    PubMed ID: 9774368

    Fish intake combined with weight loss had additive metabolic benefits in overweight hypertensives.

  34. [Comparison of a commercially available, formula-based nutritional therapy enriched with oats fiber with a non-formula isocaloric therapy to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - a randomized, controlled intervention trial]

    PubMed ID: 30304749

    Formula diet with oats + omega‑3 led to greater BMI reduction vs control in obese NAFLD patients (multi‑component but weight benefit observed).

  35. Effect of weight loss and lifestyle changes on vascular inflammatory markers in obese women: a randomized trial

    PubMed ID: 12684358

    Two‑year Mediterranean‑style lifestyle program (including improved n‑3 balance) produced meaningful weight loss (BMI decrease) and adiponectin increase.

  36. 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

    Fish‑oil supplementation improved insulin sensitivity (fasting insulin, HOMA‑IR) — supports metabolic control relevant to weight management.

  37. Growth patterns in infants born to women with pregestational overweight/obesity supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy

    PubMed ID: 38922906

    Higher prenatal DHA limited infant weight gain/adiposity indicators in offspring of mothers with overweight/obesity (direct effect on early weight trajectory).

  38. 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

    Overweight/obese adults on calorie restriction: omega‑3 produced greater reduction in abdominal fat versus diet alone—direct evidence for body‑composition benefit.

  39. Change in Blood and Benign Breast Biomarkers in Women Undergoing a Weight-Loss Intervention Randomized to High-Dose ω-3 Fatty Acids versus Placebo

    PubMed ID: 34244155

    High‑dose EPA+DHA during a behavioral weight‑loss program increased adiponectin and breast‑tissue adiponectin especially with >10% weight loss — favorable metabolic changes that support weight management.

  40. 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

    Microalgae EPA reduced VLDL/total cholesterol and produced a small weight loss (~−0.9 kg) over 12 weeks.

  41. DHA-enriched fish oil reduces insulin resistance in overweight and obese adults

    PubMed ID: 32563863

    DHA‑enriched fish oil reduced fasting insulin and HOMA‑IR in overweight/obese adults — improved insulin sensitivity supportive of weight/metabolic management.

  42. Effect of the omega-3 fatty acid plus vitamin E supplementation on subjective global assessment score, glucose metabolism, and lipid concentrations in chronic hemodialysis patients

    PubMed ID: 26518514

    Omega‑3 + vitamin E improved insulin resistance (HOMA‑IR) and nutritional status in dialysis patients—supportive for metabolic aspects of weight management.

  43. 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 linked to better insulin sensitivity and lower triglycerides in children — relevant to metabolic weight regulation.

  44. Possible effect of DHA intake on body weight reduction and lipid metabolism in obese children

    PubMed ID: 22101886

    In obese children undergoing diet/exercise, adding DHA was associated with slightly greater short-term weight loss and larger cholesterol drops.

  45. Effect of n-3 fatty acids on patients with advanced lung cancer: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 22114792

    In advanced lung cancer patients omega-3 supplementation was associated with weight gain versus placebo, a clinically meaningful outcome in that context.

  46. 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

    n‑3 enriched oral nutrition in stage III NSCLC patients helped maintain body weight and lean mass during treatment — direct weight/lean‑mass benefit.

  47. 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 markedly decreased liver fat and visceral/epicardial fat in children—meaningful reductions in central adiposity.

  48. 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

    Fish oil improved triglycerides and fasting glucose in adults with NAFLD/hyperlipidemia—beneficial metabolic effects related to weight control.

  49. Long-Term Treatment with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids as a Monotherapy in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    PubMed ID: 26316434

    12‑month n‑3 PUFA plus diet/exercise improved insulin resistance and lipids and reduced ultrasound steatosis—supports metabolic aspects of weight management.

  50. Effect of Weight Reduction Diets Containing Fish, Walnut or Fish plus Walnut on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Women

    PubMed ID: 31679359

    During weight loss, adding fish and walnuts produced larger improvements in BP, glucose, lipids and inflammation versus single‑food diets—supports healthier weight management outcomes.

  51. 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 improved triglycerides and glycemia (HbA1c) and HOMA‑IR—metabolic improvements relevant to weight management.

  52. 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 (ω‑3–rich) in NAFLD trial produced significant reductions in weight, BMI and waist circumference versus placebo (small RCT).

  53. Effects of a rapeseed oil-enriched hypoenergetic diet with a high content of α-linolenic acid on body weight and cardiovascular risk profile in patients with the metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 22894911

    6‑month high‑ALA rapeseed diet produced greater weight loss and triglyceride and diastolic BP reductions versus olive oil—direct weight‑management evidence.

  54. Consumption of alpha-Linolenic Acid-enriched Diacylglycerol Reduces Visceral Fat Area in Overweight and Obese Subjects: a Randomized, Double-blind Controlled, Parallel-group Designed Trial

    PubMed ID: 27321122

    12‑week RCT: daily ALA‑DAG reduced visceral fat and slightly lowered weight/waist versus normal oil (clinical weight‑management benefit).

  55. Diacylglycerol Enhances the Effects of Alpha-Linolenic Acid Against Visceral Fat: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 28851088

    12‑week double‑blind RCT: ALA‑DAG reduced visceral fat, BMI and triglycerides vs ALA‑TAG (consistent weight‑related effects).

  56. Untargeted metabolomic on urine samples after α-lipoic acid and/or eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation in healthy overweight/obese women

    PubMed ID: 29743087

    α‑Lipoic acid groups had greater BMI and fat‑mass loss in RCT with metabolomic corroboration — supports weight‑management adjunctive effects (EPA interplay present in study set).

  57. Docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid enhance growth with no adverse effects in preterm infants fed formula

    PubMed ID: 12032520

    Preterm infants fed DHA+ARA gained weight faster (+4.0 g/d) — relevant to healthy weight gain in that population.

  58. Randomized, double-blind trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with fish oil and borage oil in preterm infants

    PubMed ID: 15069395

    Preterm infants fed LCPUFA formulas had greater weight and length gain — relevant to growth/weight in infants, not adult weight loss.

  59. 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 lowered waist circumference and triglycerides in T2DM — modest metabolic/anthropometric effects.

  60. Calanus Oil and Lifestyle Interventions Improve Glucose Homeostasis in Obese Subjects with Insulin Resistance

    PubMed ID: 40278260

    Calanus oil modestly improved HOMA/insulin in obese subjects with mild insulin resistance, especially with lifestyle change.

  61. Benefits of Krill Oil Supplementation During Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Trial

    PubMed ID: 40671417

    In a weight‑loss program krill oil preserved lean mass and attenuated strength loss while reducing inflammation—beneficial for healthy weight management and composition.

  62. Long-term effects of increased dietary polyunsaturated fat from walnuts on metabolic parameters in type II diabetes

    PubMed ID: 19352378

    Sustained walnut intake produced earlier reductions in fasting insulin in a year‑long trial—metabolic effect tied to dietary ALA/PUFAs.

  63. Randomised phase III clinical trial of 5 different arms of treatment on 332 patients with cancer cachexia

    PubMed ID: 20496538

    Combined cancer cachexia treatment including EPA led to gains in lean mass; relevant to weight/lean-mass management though omega-3 effect not isolated.

  64. 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

    Multi-ingredient yoghurt with low-dose omega-3 reduced free fatty acids and triglycerides and increased expression of fat-burning genes—supports fat metabolism.

  65. 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

    12‑week EPA+DHA altered adipose tissue gene programs (Wnt/ECM/remodelling) in normal and obese adults—mechanistic support for influence on adipose biology and weight regulation.

  66. Effect of a conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acid mixture on body composition and adiponectin

    PubMed ID: 18356842

    CLA plus n‑3 in younger obese men increased lean mass and prevented abdominal fat gain—direct evidence of favorable body‑composition effect in a subgroup.

  67. Type 2 diabetes preventive effects with a 12-months sardine-enriched diet in elderly population with prediabetes: An interventional, randomized and controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 33932804

    One-year sardine-enriched diet in prediabetics improved diabetes risk classification, lowered TG and HOMA-IR—favourable for weight/metabolic control (multifactorial intervention).

  68. Beneficial Effects of a Specially Designed Home Meal Replacement on Cardiometabolic Parameters in Individuals with Obesity: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 34202690

    Lowering dietary ω6:ω3 ratio in a 4-week meal-replacement trial reduced BMI/weight and metabolic-syndrome prevalence—short-term but meaningful metabolic improvement.

  69. 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 type 2 diabetes, fish‑oil improved triglycerides, HDL and insulin‑sensitivity markers, plus metabolomic/gut shifts favoring metabolic health relevant to weight management.

  70. Marine Oil from C. finmarchicus Enhances Glucose Homeostasis and Liver Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetic Individuals

    PubMed ID: 35057577

    Calanus oil improved fasting insulin, HOMA‑IR and hepatic insulin resistance in obese prediabetic subjects—supports metabolic/weight‑related improvements.

  71. 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 containing omega-3 plus pre/probiotic components improved HOMA‑IR, postprandial TG and reduced pulse pressure in abdominally obese women—strong metabolic benefits relevant to weight management.

  72. Four Weeks of Preoperative Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Liver Volume: a Randomised Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 30888593

    ω‑3 reduced visceral fat area and liver volume pre‑bariatric surgery—favourable body‑composition effects relevant to weight management.

  73. The utility of nutritional supportive care with an eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)-enriched nutrition agent during pre-operative chemoradiotherapy for pancreatic cancer: Prospective randomized control study

    PubMed ID: 31451252

    EPA‑enriched nutrition preserved skeletal muscle and psoas area in pancreatic cancer patients who had adequate intake—supports preservation of lean mass/weight.

  74. 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 women with cervical cancer ω‑3 helped maintain body weight and preserved muscle quality during chemotherapy.

  75. Long-term vitamin D and high-dose n-3 fatty acids' supplementation improve markers of cardiometabolic risk in type 2 diabetic patients with CHD

    PubMed ID: 31309919

    n‑3 + vitamin D improved fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA‑IR in T2DM with CHD — relevant metabolic benefits.

  76. 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 (1000 mg EPA+400 mg DHA) improved fasting glucose, HOMA‑IR and (with plant sterols) lipids in pre‑diabetes — strong metabolic support for weight/insulin control.

Liver support (60)
  1. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in subjects with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

    PubMed ID: 18054848

    Randomized trial: omega‑3 improved ALT, triglycerides, TNF‑α and ultrasound steatosis over 6 months—clear hepatic benefit.

  2. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from seal oils on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease associated with hyperlipidemia

    PubMed ID: 19009658

    Larger RCT: seal‑oil n‑3 lowered ALT/triglycerides and improved ultrasound‑defined fatty liver vs placebo (24 weeks).

  3. 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) reduced liver steatosis severity, improved insulin sensitivity and triglycerides in children with NAFLD.

  4. Docosahexaenoic acid for the treatment of fatty liver: randomised controlled trial in children

    PubMed ID: 23220074

    DHA 250–500 mg/day lowered liver fat, triglycerides and ALT vs placebo in pediatric NAFLD over 24 months.

  5. Liver-protecting effects of omega-3 fish oil lipid emulsion in liver transplantation

    PubMed ID: 23155344

    Adding ω‑3 to post‑transplant PN reduced ALT and shortened hospital stay—clinically meaningful hepatoprotection.

  6. Four-week parenteral nutrition using a third generation lipid emulsion (SMOFlipid)--a double-blind, randomised, multicentre study in adults

    PubMed ID: 22796064

    Short PN trial with fish oil increased EPA/DHA and modestly lowered liver enzymes versus soybean oil (biochemical hepatoprotective signal).

  7. 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 liver transplant reduced ALT and improved nutrition indices and shortened hospitalization.

  8. 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 produced large MRI‑quantified reductions in hepatic fat and VAT/EAT and improved insulin and triglycerides in children with NAFLD—strong liver‑support evidence.

  9. 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

    3 months fish oil (4 g/day) improved ALT/GGT, triglycerides and NAFLD biomarkers in adults with NAFLD and hyperlipidemia.

  10. Omega-3 Fatty acids therapy in children with nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25771388

    In children with NAFLD omega‑3 failed the primary ALT endpoint but lowered AST and GGT and raised adiponectin—some hepatic benefit.

  11. Efficacy of poly-unsaturated fatty acid therapy on patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

    PubMed ID: 26078579

    Six months PUFA therapy improved liver enzymes, lipids, inflammation markers and liver histology in NASH patients.

  12. Long-Term Treatment with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids as a Monotherapy in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    PubMed ID: 26316434

    Twelve months of n‑3 PUFA improved HOMA‑IR, ALT/AST and ultrasound steatosis in children—robust clinical liver benefit.

  13. Randomized study of the clinical effects of ω-3 fatty acid-containing enteral nutrition support during neoadjuvant chemotherapy on chemotherapy-related toxicity in patients with esophageal cancer

    PubMed ID: 27644137

    ω‑3–enriched enteral nutrition during neoadjuvant chemo lowered AST/ALT increases—peri‑treatment liver protection (small trial).

  14. 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 reduced ALT/AST/total bilirubin and complications—improved postoperative liver recovery.

  15. Efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid-choline-vitamin E in paediatric NASH: a randomized controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 28511023

    Combination (DHA+choline+vitE) plus lifestyle produced marked reductions in steatosis and ALT in pediatric NASH—benefit plausible but not DHA‑only.

  16. Effects of dapagliflozin and n-3 carboxylic acids on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 29971527

    OM‑3CA reduced liver PDFF (liver fat) in T2D with NAFLD though did not consistently lower injury biomarkers by itself.

  17. 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

    Small RCT in NAFLD where Camelina (omega‑3–rich) reduced ALT and improved lipids and anthropometrics — supports liver benefit (diet confounder).

  18. The effects of fish oil plus vitamin D(3) intervention on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35067753

    Well-powered RCT in NAFLD showing reductions in ALT, triglycerides and inflammatory markers — direct evidence for liver biochemical benefit.

  19. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26047766

    Biopsy‑proven NASH: omega‑3 raised blood n‑3s, lowered TGs, and plasma PUFA increases associated with histologic improvement/stabilization.

  20. Use of a Micronutrient Cocktail to Improve Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Adults with Obesity: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Pilot Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 39202647

    Randomized pilot trial with micronutrient cocktail including omega‑3s reduced CAP (steatosis) and liver stiffness in adults with MASLD.

  21. Omega-3 fatty acids improve liver and pancreas function in postoperative cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 15239141

    Randomized postoperative TPN trial: fish‑oil supplementation markedly lowered AST/ALT and bilirubin and improved recovery — direct liver‑function benefit.

  22. Parenteral fish-oil-based lipid emulsion improves fatty acid profiles and lipids in parenteral nutrition-dependent children

    PubMed ID: 21775562

    In PN-dependent children replacing soybean oil with fish-oil lipid markedly lowered total/direct bilirubin (resolution of cholestasis) — strong liver benefit.

  23. Omega-3 free fatty acids for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia: the EpanoVa fOr Lowering Very high triglyceridEs (EVOLVE) trial

    PubMed ID: 24528690

    Marked TG and non‑HDL reductions in severe hypertriglyceridemia — plausibly reduces hepatic TG burden (indirect liver benefit).

  24. 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(Âź) REVEAL Trial

    PubMed ID: 25185754

    Large TG reductions and improved omega‑3 index in hypertriglyceridemic subjects — potential indirect benefit for fatty liver.

  25. 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

    Lifestyle intervention lowered AA/EPA ratio in NAFLD patients (marker of improved PUFA balance relevant to fatty‑liver biology).

  26. Omega-3 carboxylic acids and fenofibrate differentially alter plasma lipid mediators in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

    PubMed ID: 34618982

    OM‑3CA shifted plasma lipid mediators toward anti‑inflammatory/pro‑resolving species in NAFLD—mechanistically supportive of liver benefit.

  27. The I148M variant of PNPLA3 reduces the response to docosahexaenoic acid in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

    PubMed ID: 24074360

    Randomized trial in children with NAFLD: DHA roughly halved risk of worsening steatosis — clear clinical liver benefit.

  28. 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 (±CoQ10) reduced hepatic enzymes vs statin alone—suggests liver enzyme improvement though attribution to omega‑3 alone is confounded.

  29. 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

    Children with biopsy‑proven NAFLD given DHA+vitamin D had marked NAS and TG improvements, suggesting liver benefit though attribution to DHA alone is uncertain.

  30. 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

    RDBPC trial in children/adolescents on methotrexate: ω‑3 reduced liver injury markers and improved antioxidant status—direct liver protection.

  31. 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 PUFA nutrition produced clear incorporation of EPA/DHA into liver tissue (substantive hepatic uptake), supporting hepatic tissue enrichment.

  32. Inclusion of fish or fish oil in weight-loss diets for young adults: effects on blood lipids

    PubMed ID: 18490931

    Calorie‑restricted diets with oily fish/fish oil produced greater triglyceride reductions—relevant to hepatic lipid handling and TAG lowering.

  33. 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 n‑3 enriched formula in elderly lowered plasma TAG and raised EPA/DHA (direct triglyceride‑lowering effect).

  34. 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

    Large added TG reduction on top of statin — beneficial for hepatic TG burden and fatty‑liver risk.

  35. Fish-oil fat emulsion supplementation reduces the risk of retinopathy in very low birth weight infants: a prospective, randomized study

    PubMed ID: 23963690

    Very‑low‑birth‑weight infants receiving fish‑oil IV emulsion had dramatically less cholestasis — strong neonatal liver‑support signal.

  36. Effects of purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: results from the Welcome* study

    PubMed ID: 25043514

    In NAFLD patients, higher erythrocyte DHA (from DHA+EPA) was independently associated with reductions in liver fat by MRS.

  37. The effect of plant sterols and different low doses of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil on lipoprotein subclasses

    PubMed ID: 26019023

    Addition of EPA+DHA reduced triglyceride/cholesterol in large VLDL particles—mechanistically relevant to hepatic VLDL production and liver fat.

  38. Improvement in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease severity is associated with a reduction in carotid intima-media thickness progression

    PubMed ID: 26748347

    High‑dose EPA+DHA modestly reduced liver fat and DHA enrichment associated with decreased liver fat — direct liver‑related findings.

  39. Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 27733252

    DHA lowered post‑meal triglycerides substantially, which is relevant to hepatic lipid handling and NAFLD risk.

  40. Macrophage Activation in Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Correlates with Hepatic Progenitor Cell Response via Wnt3a Pathway

    PubMed ID: 27310371

    Direct NAFLD trial: 18 months DHA reduced liver inflammation and steatosis and improved histologic NAS.

  41. 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 parenteral lipid emulsion significantly reduced parenteral‑nutrition‑associated cholestasis vs olive/soy emulsion.

  42. 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, lowered triglycerides and produced a large placebo‑corrected liver‑fat reduction in the high FLI subgroup — strong targeted liver benefit.

  43. 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

    Microalgae EPA reduced VLDL and modestly lowered weight—favorable for liver metabolic load.

  44. 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/day EPA+DHA reduced hepatic de novo lipogenesis, intrahepatic TAG (~−19%) and plasma TAG (~−18%)—direct liver‑fat benefit.

  45. Effectiveness of a Novel ω-3 Krill Oil Agent in Patients With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 34989797

    Marked triglyceride lowering in severe hypertriglyceridemia likely benefits hepatic lipid handling and steatosis risk (TG‑mediated liver benefit).

  46. Lipid extract from blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) improves glycemic traits in Chinese type 2 diabetic mellitus patients: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36409163

    Blue‑mussel lipid extract (contains n‑3s) lowered fasting insulin, HOMA‑IR and TGs in T2D patients—metabolic changes relevant to fatty liver risk (indirect, complex product).

  47. 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

    Large TG and VLDL reductions on top of statin therapy imply beneficial hepatic lipid effects (improved lipid export/clearance).

  48. [Comparison of a commercially available, formula-based nutritional therapy enriched with oats fiber with a non-formula isocaloric therapy to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - a randomized, controlled intervention trial]

    PubMed ID: 30304749

    Formula diet containing long‑chain omega‑3 produced greater reductions in liver fat proxy (hepatorenal index) in NAFLD patients versus control.

  49. 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 IV fish‑oil group had decreases in total bilirubin over time versus increases in control and reductions in inflammatory mediators, indicating short‑term liver benefit.

  50. Comparison of the effects of different intravenous fat emulsions in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis

    PubMed ID: 22205554

    Fish oil parenteral emulsions in sepsis patients were associated with less hepatic steatosis vs standard emulsions.

  51. 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 3 g/day reduced hepatic fat and altered RBC lipids in NASH patients—direct liver‑fat benefit.

  52. Effect of omega-3 on hepatic regeneration in adult living donors undergoing hepatic resections for liver transplantation: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 26518479

    Perioperative IV ω‑3 increased liver regrowth and HGF in living liver donors (direct human liver regeneration benefit).

  53. 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, omega‑3 enriched IV nutrition reduced postoperative complications and shortened hospital stay (direct liver‑surgery context).

  54. 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 patients reduced Fatty Liver Index and improved lipids and inflammation.

  55. Four Weeks of Preoperative Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Liver Volume: a Randomised Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 30888593

    4 weeks of ω‑3 reduced total liver volume and visceral fat pre‑bariatric surgery—direct effect on liver size/visceral adiposity.

  56. 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 (EPA+DHA + phytosterols) produced favorable trends in liver fat, fibrosis marker (TGF‑ÎČ) and lipids.

  57. Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Lipid Metabolism in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and NAFLD

    PubMed ID: 35147302

    12-month high-dose n-3PUFA in NAFLD lowered GGT significantly and increased likelihood of liver-fat reduction, showing direct liver benefit.

  58. Gallstone Dissolution Effects of Combination Therapy with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Ursodeoxycholic Acid: A Randomized, Prospective, Preliminary Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 38712398

    Small RCT: adding n‑3 PUFA to UDCA increased gallstone/sludge response rate vs UDCA alone — biliary/liver‑related clinical effect.

  59. Omega 3-rich Camelina sativa oil in the context of a weight loss program improves glucose homeostasis, inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with NAFLD: A randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34423525

    Camelina (ω‑3 rich) oil RCT in NAFLD improved insulin resistance and multiple inflammatory/oxidative stress markers—direct liver‑disease relevance.

  60. Omega-3 fatty acid lipid emulsions are safe and effective in reducing endotoxemia and sepsis in acute-on-chronic liver failure: An open-label randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 33450081

    IV omega-3 in acute-on-chronic liver failure reduced endotoxin and was associated with less sepsis and lower systemic inflammation—direct liver/patient support signal.

Blood pressure (57)
  1. Omega-3 fatty acids improve blood pressure control and preserve renal function in hypertensive heart transplant recipients

    PubMed ID: 11207085

    Omega‑3 prevented systolic BP rise and vascular resistance increase over 1 year in hypertensive transplant patients — strong BP effect.

  2. Effect of Weight Reduction Diets Containing Fish, Walnut or Fish plus Walnut on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Women

    PubMed ID: 31679359

    Fish+walnut diet during weight loss reduced systolic blood pressure (~5 mmHg)—direct BP benefit.

  3. Fish oil amplifies the effect of propranolol in mild essential hypertension

    PubMed ID: 2147175

    Randomized trial showed fish oil reduced BP and augmented propranolol effects — direct BP-lowering evidence.

  4. Effects of dietary oleic, linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids on blood pressure, serum lipids, lipoproteins and the formation of eicosanoid precursors in patients with mild essential hypertension

    PubMed ID: 1972963

    Two‑week linseed (ALA) feeding lowered stress systolic BP in hypertensive men — supports BP‑lowering potential of n‑3/ALA diets.

  5. 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

    Dietary EPA+DHA lowered systolic BP by ~5.1 mmHg in mildly hypercholesterolemic men — direct BP benefit evidence.

  6. The effect of flax seed cultivars with differing content of alpha-linolenic acid and lignans on responses to mental stress

    PubMed ID: 14684754

    Different flaxseed strains reduced stress‑induced BP and cortisol in postmenopausal women — strong acute BP/stress effect.

  7. Dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil lowers blood pressure in dyslipidaemic patients

    PubMed ID: 17268413

    12‑week flaxseed oil (8 g ALA/day) significantly lowered systolic and diastolic BP vs safflower oil in dyslipidaemic men — strong trial evidence.

  8. Effects of a rapeseed oil-enriched hypoenergetic diet with a high content of α-linolenic acid on body weight and cardiovascular risk profile in patients with the metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 22894911

    Rapeseed (high‑ALA) diet produced larger diastolic BP reductions over 6 months versus olive‑oil diet.

  9. Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients

    PubMed ID: 24126178

    Large randomized double‑blind trial: 30 g/day flaxseed for 6 months produced substantial systolic (~−10 mm Hg overall, −15 mm Hg in hypertensives) and diastolic reductions — strong BP evidence.

  10. Effects of brown and golden flaxseed on the lipid profile, glycemia, inflammatory biomarkers, blood pressure and body composition in overweight adolescents

    PubMed ID: 25441591

    Flaxseed in overweight adolescents lowered diastolic BP—supportive but adherence and magnitude limitations.

  11. 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 fish oil modestly reduced systolic BP (~4.5 mmHg) in hypertensive Chinese patients—clinically relevant modest BP lowering.

  12. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids-enriched hen eggs consumption enhances microvascular reactivity in young healthy individuals

    PubMed ID: 29633621

    Omega‑3 enriched eggs lowered blood pressure in healthy adults over 3 weeks—direct BP benefit.

  13. The n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid increase systemic arterial compliance in humans

    PubMed ID: 12145002

    EPA/DHA increased arterial compliance and tended to decrease pulse/vascular resistance — suggests potential blood pressure benefits.

  14. 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

    Changes in lipoprotein EPA/DHA correlated with modest improvements in mean arterial and pulse pressure in insulin‑resistant adults.

  15. n-3 fatty acids reduce plasma 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease

    PubMed ID: 26103129

    n‑3 supplementation lowered oxidative lipids and these changes statistically predicted systolic and diastolic BP reductions in CKD patients—direct BP relevance.

  16. A combined effect of Cavacurcumin, Eicosapentaenoic acid (Omega-3s), Astaxanthin and Gamma -linoleic acid (Omega-6) (CEAG) in healthy volunteers- a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 31987113

    Combination supplement including EPA lowered SBP by ~4.7 mmHg at 4 weeks (meaningful change though multiple ingredients co‑administered).

  17. Effect of seabuckthorn seed oil in reducing cardiovascular risk factors: A longitudinal controlled trial on hypertensive subjects

    PubMed ID: 27522605

    Seabuckthorn seed oil (contains n‑3) for 30 days associated with BP normalization in hypertensives—short, multi‑ingredient trial but notable BP change.

  18. Effect of chia seeds or concentrated fish oil on cardiometabolic risk markers in subjects with hypertriglyceridaemia: a parallel clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 39360590

    In hypertriglyceridaemic subjects, chia (ALA) reduced diastolic BP; fish oil also reduced triglycerides—some evidence of BP benefit from ALA source (and mixed n‑3 effects).

  19. 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 significantly lowered 24‑h ambulatory systolic and diastolic BP (~−3.3/−2.9 mmHg) in CKD patients—robust BP effect.

  20. Effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on blood pressure in hypertension. A population-based intervention trial from the TromsĂž study

    PubMed ID: 2137901

    Controlled trial in mild hypertension showed modest but significant systolic/diastolic BP reductions with EPA/DHA.

  21. The effects of low doses of n-3 fatty acid supplementation on blood pressure in hypertensive subjects. A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 1828336

    Randomized crossover: low‑dose fish oil modestly lowered systolic (~4.1 mmHg combined) and diastolic BP in mild hypertension—direct BP benefit.

  22. Effects of a fish oil supplement on blood pressure and serum lipids in patients treated for coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 1617510

    In coronary patients fish oil attenuated increases in systolic blood pressure versus control (significant difference).

  23. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on glucose homeostasis and blood pressure in essential hypertension. A randomized, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 7486485

    Randomized controlled trial: systolic BP reduced by ~3.8 mmHg vs control — clear modest BP‑lowering effect.

  24. 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

    Concentrated EPA/DHA lowered systolic and diastolic BP in hyperlipidaemic subjects — supports BP benefit.

  25. 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

    4 g/day EPA+DHA reduced systolic/diastolic BP ~5–6 mmHg in mildly hypertensive men — clinically meaningful BP lowering.

  26. Docosahexaenoic acid but not eicosapentaenoic acid lowers ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate in humans

    PubMed ID: 10454450

    Purified DHA reduced 24-hour and daytime blood pressure (~3–6 mm Hg systolic/diastolic) and lowered heart rate — strong BP evidence.

  27. Low-dose docosahexaenoic acid lowers diastolic blood pressure in middle-aged men and women

    PubMed ID: 17374663

    ~0.7 g/day DHA lowered diastolic BP by ~3.3 mmHg in middle‑aged adults — clear BP‑lowering effect.

  28. Effects of fatty and lean fish intake on blood pressure in subjects with coronary heart disease using multiple medications

    PubMed ID: 18665413

    Lean fish four times/week modestly lowered systolic and diastolic BP in CHD patients (direct BP benefit).

  29. 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

    Metabolic‑syndrome RCT reported significant systolic BP decreases with fish‑oil treatment.

  30. Moderate consumption of fatty fish reduces diastolic blood pressure in overweight and obese European young adults during energy restriction

    PubMed ID: 19487105

    Fish or fish oil during weight loss produced clinically meaningful SBP/DBP reductions (~4 mmHg).

  31. 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 RCT reduced MAP reactivity to mental stress—evidence for improved BP reactivity regulation.

  32. The effects of supplemental fish oil on blood pressure and morning cortisol in normotensive adults: a pilot study

    PubMed ID: 23104856

    Pilot RCT showed clinically meaningful reductions in systolic and pulse pressure over 6 weeks in healthy adults.

  33. Interaction between a CSK gene variant and fish oil intake influences blood pressure in healthy adults

    PubMed ID: 24401815

    1.8 g/d EPA+DHA reduced SBP/DBP in a genotypic subgroup (significant genotype×treatment interaction).

  34. 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

    Dietary‑level EPA+DHA lowered systolic BP by ~5 mm Hg in adults with isolated systolic hypertension (clinically meaningful).

  35. 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 ~4–5 mmHg lower SBP/DBP at 4–6 years in children who became overweight/obese — clinically meaningful subgroup effect.

  36. Docosahexaenoic acid reduces resting blood pressure but increases muscle sympathetic outflow compared with eicosapentaenoic acid in healthy men and women

    PubMed ID: 30735073

    DHA (~3 g/d) lowered resting systolic and diastolic BP more than EPA in healthy adults — direct BP‑lowering effect.

  37. 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

    Dual omega‑3 enriched foods lowered mean 24‑h diastolic BP by ≈3.1 mmHg and reduced heart rate—direct BP effect.

  38. Effects of DHA-Rich n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and/or Resistance Training on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Overweight and Obese Post-Menopausal Women

    PubMed ID: 34371972

    1650 mg DHA/day lowered diastolic blood pressure versus placebo in overweight/obese postmenopausal women.

  39. [Comparison of a commercially available, formula-based nutritional therapy enriched with oats fiber with a non-formula isocaloric therapy to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - a randomized, controlled intervention trial]

    PubMed ID: 30304749

    Formula diet containing long‑chain omega‑3 produced clinically meaningful reductions in systolic (~‑14 mmHg) and diastolic (~‑10 mmHg) BP in NAFLD patients.

  40. Reduction of blood pressure and plasma triglycerides by omega-3 fatty acids in treated hypertensives

    PubMed ID: 7852747

    Double‑blind crossover: systolic BP −3.1 mmHg and diastolic −1.8 mmHg vs corn oil; modest but meaningful adjunct BP lowering.

  41. Delayed omega-3 fatty acid supplements in renal transplantation. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 7871564

    Late‑start omega‑3 modestly lowered diastolic BP (~9–10 mmHg) in kidney transplant patients — clinically relevant BP change.

  42. Effects of dietary fish and weight reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in overweight hypertensives

    PubMed ID: 9774368

    Daily fish meals lowered awake systolic and diastolic ambulatory blood pressure significantly — direct BP benefit.

  43. 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 lowered mean arterial pressure in healthy men in an 8‑week intervention — direct BP improvement evidence.

  44. Trans, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vascular function-a yin yang situation?

    PubMed ID: 16713391

    4 g/day n-3 lowered mean arterial blood pressure in healthy men (direct BP-lowering signal).

  45. Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 19727884

    Both fish oil and seal oil reduced systolic blood pressure (~5–8 mmHg) in hypertriglyceridemic subjects.

  46. The metabolic effects of omega-3 plant sterol esters in mixed hyperlipidemic subjects

    PubMed ID: 20617456

    Omega‑3 plant sterol esters modestly reduced diastolic blood pressure (~5.9 mmHg), a meaningful BP signal in this trial.

  47. A low-fat high-carbohydrate diet supplemented with long-chain n-3 PUFA reduces the risk of the metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 21839455

    Study reported a significant reduction in hypertension prevalence with 1.24 g/day n‑3 on a LFHCC diet—direct BP‑related benefit.

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    PubMed ID: 22313793

    90‑day fish‑oil intervention increased adiponectin/NO and was associated with modest diastolic and some systolic BP decreases.

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    PubMed ID: 23173831

    Systolic BP decreased by ~7 mmHg after 5 weeks of ω‑3 in healthy older adults — clear BP‑lowering signal.

  50. Effects of omega-3 on metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 25394692

    In postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome, adding omega‑3 to diet reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly vs diet alone.

  51. 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 dietary trial with ~1.5 g/day EPA+DHA produced ~7 mmHg systolic BP reduction—strong evidence for BP lowering.

  52. 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 n‑3 in overweight children reduced blood pressure (short‑term RCT evidence).

  53. Targeted medical nutrition for cachexia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28891198

    Multi‑ingredient nutrition drink with high‑dose omega‑3 lowered systolic BP by ~12.7 mmHg vs comparator in cachectic COPD patients (product contained other active nutrients).

  54. 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

    Study reported a clinically meaningful decrease in pulse pressure (~4.7 mmHg) in women consuming seafood sticks with omega-3—supports modest BP benefit.

  55. 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 PUFA reduced EV‑dependent thrombin metrics and lowered systolic BP modestly in a crossover RCT — some BP‑lowering evidence.

  56. Comparison of the effects of flaxseed oil and sunflower seed oil consumption on serum glucose, lipid profile, blood pressure, and lipid peroxidation in patients with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 29229363

    Flaxseed oil lowered systolic (~−14 mmHg mean change) and diastolic BP vs control in metabolic‑syndrome patients—clinically meaningful BP reductions.

  57. Blood pressure lowering in elderly subjects: a double-blind crossover study of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 1989427

    Randomized double‑blind crossover in hypertensive elderly showed clinically meaningful decreases in DBP (standing) and triglycerides with fish oil.

Focus & concentration (46)
  1. Prenatal supplementation with DHA improves attention at 5 y of age: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 27604770

    Prenatal DHA improved sustained attention at age 5—direct evidence for improved focus in offspring after maternal supplementation.

  2. Cognitive and Mood Effects of a Nutrient Enriched Breakfast Bar in Healthy Adults: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Groups Study

    PubMed ID: 29215606

    Acute and sustained improvements in attention and alertness were observed after an ALA‑containing nutrient bar, but multi‑ingredient confounding lowers attribution to omega‑3 alone.

  3. The effect of fish oil on physical aggression in schoolchildren--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 15741051

    Fish‑oil supplementation reduced impulsivity and some behavioral measures in girls — supports attention/focus improvements in that subgroup.

  4. 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 problem‑solving improvements imply early attentional/executive benefits.

  5. 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

    Improvements in learning/attention‑relevant tests in school‑age children after supplementation.

  6. 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 measures at 20 months — direct evidence for better focus in that group.

  7. 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

    In children with ADHD, EPA+DHA raised RBC omega‑3s and improved working memory — working memory relates closely to focus.

  8. 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 is an objective measure of cognitive processing/attention, supporting better focus.

  9. Reduced inattention and hyperactivity and improved cognition after marine oil extract (PCSO-524Âź) 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‑oil extract improved working memory and reduced ADHD symptoms in certain subgroups—relevant to attention/focus improvement.

  10. 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

    Long‑term LCPUFA supplementation resulted in stronger dorsal attention network connectivity and greater ACC activation during inhibition—supports attention/focus mechanisms.

  11. 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 FA balance and folate‑homocysteine at birth associated with child processing speed years later — supports attention/processing outcomes linked to prenatal FA status.

  12. Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and brain maturation in preterm infants; a double blind RCT

    PubMed ID: 38061271

    White‑matter maturation with ARA+DHA in preterms supports neurocircuit integrity underlying attention/focus.

  13. Effects of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Combination with Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Episodic Memory in Healthy Older Adults

    PubMed ID: 37447152

    Memory improvements in older adults with baseline decline suggest cognitive domain gains that can include attention/focus in at‑risk groups.

  14. 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 (±MCT) improved global cognition in MCI; improvements can translate to better attentional focus.

  15. 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 supplementation increased n‑3 and EPA and these biochemical shifts were linked to symptomatic responders in ADHD children—directly relevant to focus.

  16. 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 showed improved sustained attention (TOVA) with EPA/DHA, especially phospholipid form.

  17. 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

    Duplicate emphasis: strong direct evidence for attentional/processing improvements in boys.

  18. Docosahexaenoic acid for reading, cognition and behavior in children aged 7-9 years: a randomized, controlled trial (the DOLAB Study)

    PubMed ID: 22970149

    600 mg/day DHA over 16 weeks improved reading in poorest readers and reduced parent‑rated ADHD‑type behaviours (RCT evidence relevant to attention/ focus).

  19. Effect of n-3 supplementation on hyperactivity, oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder

    PubMed ID: 24568073

    RCT in ADHD showed improved parent‑rated hyperactivity and reduced inflammatory markers — behavioral attention benefits reported.

  20. 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

    Higher erythrocyte EPA+DHA correlated with better attention and behavior in children with ADHD — biomarker‑linked focus improvements.

  21. 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 prefrontal activation and krill oil shortened P300 latency—physiologic evidence of improved attention/processing speed.

  22. 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

    Malnourished children experienced improvements in attention and executive function after 3 months of omega‑3 — direct evidence for better focus.

  23. Reduced Symptoms of Inattention after Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Boys with and without Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    PubMed ID: 25790022

    Randomized trial in boys showed modest but statistically significant reductions in parent‑rated inattention and increased DHA status—direct evidence for improved focus.

  24. Prenatal DHA supplementation and infant attention

    PubMed ID: 27362506

    Prenatal DHA supported maintained sustained attention across 4–9 months — direct evidence for improved focus in infancy.

  25. 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

    RCT in elderly with MCI showed improvements in working memory and perceptual speed.

  26. DHA supplementation improves cognitive function via enhancing AÎČ-mediated autophagy in Chinese elderly with mild cognitive impairment: a randomised placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29142143

    24‑month DHA trial improved subtests like digit span and information (attention/working memory components).

  27. 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

    Multinutrient including omega‑3 improved global cognition and functional performance in MCI — implies better attention/processing as part of global gains.

  28. 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

    In children, increased erythrocyte n‑3 improved attention errors and cognitive flexibility—direct focus benefit.

  29. Supplementation with oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid, but not in docosahexaenoic acid, improves global cognitive function in healthy, young adults: results from randomized controlled trials

    PubMed ID: 34113957

    EPA improved processing speed and overall cognitive accuracy in young adults—supports attentional performance.

  30. Maternal FADS2 single nucleotide polymorphism modified the impact of prenatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on child neurodevelopment at 5 years: Follow-up of a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34543890

    Prenatal DHA improved quantitative cognition and memory in a genotype subgroup — potential downstream benefit for attention/focus.

  31. Omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial in children and adolescents

    PubMed ID: 18448859

    ADHD trial: a meaningful subgroup (inattentive subtype) improved after months of supplementation.

  32. EPA supplementation improves teacher-rated behaviour and oppositional symptoms in children with ADHD

    PubMed ID: 20491709

    Randomized 0.5 g/d EPA improved teacher‑rated attention measures in children with ADHD.

  33. 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‑omega‑3 formulation reduced ADHD symptoms including inattentive/restless indices—direct evidence for improved focus/attention (combination product caveat).

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    PubMed ID: 23173831

    Improved working memory in older adults may translate to better attentional/working‑memory‑related focus.

  35. Evaluation of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: "a pilot trial"

    PubMed ID: 23642943

    Concentration problems improved in PMS subjects with 2 g/day ω‑3—clinically observed cognitive/attention benefit.

  36. 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 reduced externalizing/internalizing behaviors (likely to include attentional/behavioral control improvements).

  37. 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 omega‑3 increase associated with modest improvements in reading performance (attention/learning‑relevant), supportive of improved focus in children.

  38. 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

    3‑month RCT in children improved reading speed and decoding times, especially in those with attention problems (functional attention benefit).

  39. Association between Blood Omega-3 Index and Cognition in Typically Developing Dutch Adolescents

    PubMed ID: 26729157

    Cross‑sectional study in adolescents found higher blood omega‑3 status associated with better processing speed and attention.

  40. Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3/6 Fatty Acids, Methylphenidate, and a Combined Treatment in Children With ADHD

    PubMed ID: 24464327

    Omega‑3/6 oil improved ADHD total symptoms and hyperactivity‑impulsivity in children—direct evidence for attention/focus benefits.

  41. Fatty fish intake and attention performance in 14-15 year old adolescents: FINS-TEENS - a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28969711

    Fatty‑fish meals improved processing speed (attention/executive domain) in adolescents—supports focus/cognitive processing.

  42. 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 monotherapy improved inattention in depressed youth (RCT signal for attentional benefits).

  43. 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 modestly improved focused attention measures in children with ADHD (CPT variability), a direct focus benefit.

  44. Efficacy of Omega-3 and Korean Red Ginseng in Children with Subthreshold ADHD: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 32847461

    Combined ω‑3 + Korean red ginseng RCT in children with subthreshold ADHD improved parent‑rated ADHD and attention scales (attention/focus signal).

  45. 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: 34656505

    8-week omega-3 in children with ADHD produced modest reductions in impulsiveness, a domain related to attention/control and focus.

  46. Efficacy of Omega-3/Omega-6 Fatty Acids in Preschool Children at Risk of ADHD: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 31680604

    Randomized preschool trial showed moderate improvements in parent‑ and teacher‑rated ADHD symptoms with omega‑3/6 supplementation—directly supports improved attention/focus.

Memory (40)
  1. The effect of souvenaid on functional brain network organisation in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: a randomised controlled study

    PubMed ID: 24475144

    Multinutrient including DHA/EPA preserved EEG metrics and the trial reported memory improvement in mild Alzheimer's.

  2. 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 combined with folic acid produced modest full‑scale cognitive gains in older adults with MCI — supports memory improvement potential.

  3. Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Memory Functions in Healthy Older Adults

    PubMed ID: 26890759

    26‑week RCT in older adults improved object‑location memory — a specific memory benefit with biological uptake.

  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 MCI patients, higher DHA associated with less telomere shortening — preliminary neuroprotective indication potentially relevant to memory preservation.

  5. 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

    Perilla+nobiletin improved a cognitive index and increased RBC DHA/DPA/ALA and BDNF over 12 months (combined product).

  6. 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 (PS + ALA + co‑nutrients) modestly improved short‑term memory and other cognitive scores in MCI patients.

  7. A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial of omega-3 fatty acids and alpha lipoic acid in Alzheimer's disease

    PubMed ID: 24077434

    ω‑3+α‑lipoic acid slowed MMSE decline and preserved IADL in Alzheimer’s pilot — supports preservation of cognitive domains including memory.

  8. Improved cognitive development among preterm infants attributable to early supplementation of human milk with docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid

    PubMed ID: 18519483

    Recognition memory improved in very preterm infants receiving DHA+ARA.

  9. 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

    Verbal learning and memory improved in children after fish‑flour supplementation.

  10. 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

    Working memory improved in ADHD children after EPA+DHA — direct memory domain benefit.

  11. Reduced inattention and hyperactivity and improved cognition after marine oil extract (PCSO-524Âź) 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

    Working memory / picture recognition accuracy improved in randomized trial—direct cognitive memory benefit in children.

  12. Effects of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Combination with Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Episodic Memory in Healthy Older Adults

    PubMed ID: 37447152

    Combined RCTs: LCPUFA+lutein/zeaxanthin improved episodic memory in participants with baseline cognitive decline — direct clinical memory benefit in an at‑risk subgroup.

  13. 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 (±MCT) RCT in MCI produced cognitive improvements and reductions in Alzheimer biomarkers relevant to memory.

  14. The LipiDiDiet trial: what does it add to the current evidence for Fortasyn Connect in early Alzheimer's disease?

    PubMed ID: 31616139

    While the primary memory composite was neutral, Fortasyn slowed clinical decline and preserved hippocampal volume—supportive for memory preservation.

  15. Cognitive findings of an exploratory trial of docosahexaenoic acid and lutein supplementation in older women

    PubMed ID: 18510807

    DHA (± lutein) associated with improvements in word fluency and some memory tasks in older women.

  16. Beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid on cognition in age-related cognitive decline

    PubMed ID: 20434961

    DHA RCT in older adults improved visuospatial episodic and verbal recognition memory (statistically significant).

  17. 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‑month concentrated DHA fish oil produced statistically significant improvements in multiple memory domains in older adults with MCI.

  18. 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

    CSF DHA increases correlated with favorable tau biomarker changes in mild AD—relevant to memory/AD pathology.

  19. Maternal FADS2 single nucleotide polymorphism modified the impact of prenatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on child neurodevelopment at 5 years: Follow-up of a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34543890

    Prenatal DHA produced ~0.6 SD improvements in child memory scores at age 5 in a maternal FADS2 genotype subgroup.

  20. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improves memory in first-diagnosed, drug-naĂŻve patients with depression: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38244783

    Small RCT secondary analysis showed improved immediate memory with omega‑3 adjunctive therapy.

  21. Effects of Prenatal DHA Dose on Infant Visual Attention

    PubMed ID: 40791013

    Prenatal DHA improved infant visual habituation/learning (early cognitive/memory‑related measure).

  22. 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

    ADAS-cog improvement in mild cognitive impairment subgroup suggests memory benefit potential.

  23. 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

    Randomized trial showed modest but significant improvement in immediate verbal memory with phosphatidylserine carrying omega‑3s in older adults with complaints.

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    PubMed ID: 23173831

    Crossover trial demonstrated improved working memory after 3 g/day EPA+DHA in healthy older adults.

  25. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and structure in older adults

    PubMed ID: 23796946

    26‑week RCT showed improvements in executive function and brain structural measures in older adults—supports memory/processing benefits.

  26. Omega-3 supplementation and loneliness-related memory problems: secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25264972

    Dose‑dependent attenuation of loneliness‑related verbal episodic memory decline (immediate and long‑delay free recall) — direct memory benefit in an RCT subgroup.

  27. 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

    Higher plasma ω‑3 after supplementation in mild–moderate AD was associated with less cognitive decline on ADAS‑cog, implying preserved memory/cognition.

  28. Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome

    PubMed ID: 32304881

    Omega‑3 increased BDNF and improved delayed memory factor in schizophrenia patients (direct memory measure improvement).

  29. Twelve Weeks of Additional Fish Intake Improves the Cognition of Cognitively Intact, Resource-Limited Elderly People: A Randomized Control Trial

    PubMed ID: 35166302

    Modest, statistically significant improvement in global cognition in elderly following increased oily‑fish/ω‑3 intake—supports memory benefit.

  30. Higher RBC EPA + DHA corresponds with larger total brain and hippocampal volumes: WHIMS-MRI study

    PubMed ID: 24453077

    Higher EPA+DHA associated with larger hippocampal volumes in older women — hippocampal preservation is plausibly linked to memory support.

  31. Brain atrophy in cognitively impaired elderly: the importance of long-chain ω-3 fatty acids and B vitamin status in a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25877495

    Baseline higher EPA+DHA strongly enhanced B‑vitamin effect in slowing brain atrophy — supports preservation of memory‑related brain tissue.

  32. Effects of Folic Acid Combined with DHA Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Amyloid-ÎČ-Related Biomarkers in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment by a Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33749643

    Folic acid + DHA improved digit span and arithmetic in MCI—evidence of short‑term memory/working memory gain.

  33. Supplementation with oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid, but not in docosahexaenoic acid, improves global cognitive function in healthy, young adults: results from randomized controlled trials

    PubMed ID: 34113957

    EPA‑rich oil produced meaningful improvements in memory accuracy in healthy young adults.

  34. Omega-3 fatty acid, carotenoid and vitamin E supplementation improves working memory in older adults: A randomised clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 34999335

    Combined DHA/EPA + carotenoids improved working memory modestly after 24 months in older adults.

  35. 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

    Older adults with MCI receiving high‑dose omega‑3/omega‑6 plus antioxidants showed improvements in global cognition (ACE‑R/MMSE) and reduced fatigue — supports memory/cognition improvement where omega‑3 likely contributed.

  36. Homocysteine Status Modifies the Treatment Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognition in a Randomized Clinical Trial in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease: The OmegAD Study

    PubMed ID: 30958356

    Omega-3 improved some cognitive scores in Alzheimer's patients with good B-vitamin status (post-hoc subgroup), including memory-related measures.

  37. DHA supplementation improves cognitive function via enhancing AÎČ-mediated autophagy in Chinese elderly with mild cognitive impairment: a randomised placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 29142143

    DHA 2 g/day for 24 months improved global/verbal IQ and memory‑relevant subtests in MCI.

  38. 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

    Significant improvements across global and subdomain cognitive scores including working memory in MCI RCT.

  39. Tolerability and safety of Souvenaid in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: results of multi-center, 24-week, open-label extension study

    PubMed ID: 25322923

    Souvenaid intake was associated with improved memory z‑scores in exploratory analyses—supportive but uncontrolled evidence.

  40. 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 DHA improved several cognitive tests and slowed hippocampal atrophy in MCI — substantial memory‑related evidence.

Exercise recovery (41)
  1. Krill-Oil-Dependent Increases in HS-Omega-3 Index, Plasma Choline and Antioxidant Capacity in Well-Conditioned Power Training Athletes

    PubMed ID: 34959789

    Krill oil in power‑training athletes raised RBC omega‑3 index, improved plasma choline recovery after exercise, and attenuated antioxidant depletion—pilot RCT evidence for recovery benefits.

  2. Differential effects of three enteral dietary regimens on selected outcome variables in burn patients

    PubMed ID: 2112634

    Burn patients on enriched formula had shorter hospital stays and fewer wound infections.

  3. Enteral nutrition with supplemental arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients after operation: immunologic, metabolic, and clinical outcome

    PubMed ID: 1377838

    Postoperative patients on enriched diet had shorter hospital stay and improved nitrogen balance — faster clinical recovery surrogate.

  4. 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

    Septic subgroup had fewer infections and much shorter LOS—represents faster recovery in critically ill patients.

  5. Enteral nutrition during multimodality therapy in upper gastrointestinal cancer patients

    PubMed ID: 7726669

    Markedly lower postoperative infections and shorter LOS after supplementation—evidence of faster recovery.

  6. A randomized trial of isonitrogenous enteral diets after severe trauma. An immune-enhancing diet reduces septic complications

    PubMed ID: 8857857

    Fewer major infections and lower hospital resource use indicate faster overall recovery.

  7. Early postoperative enteral immunonutrition: clinical outcome and cost-comparison analysis in surgical patients

    PubMed ID: 9295822

    Fewer late postoperative complications and lower costs with the supplemented diet — improved recovery metrics.

  8. Effect of route of delivery and formulation of postoperative nutritional support in patients undergoing major operations for malignant neoplasms

    PubMed ID: 9366716

    Improved immune recovery and shorter hospital stay compared with other feeding methods.

  9. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial of enteral immunonutrition in the critically ill. Guy's Hospital Intensive Care Group

    PubMed ID: 9671364

    In the early‑feeding subgroup, supplementation shortened ventilation time and hospital LOS—faster recovery clinical signal.

  10. Complications of pancreatic surgery and the role of perioperative nutrition

    PubMed ID: 10449977

    After pancreatic surgery, immunonutrition reduced complications, sepsis severity and shortened LOS.

  11. Artificial nutrition after pancreaticoduodenectomy

    PubMed ID: 11075988

    Faster immune recovery, fewer complications and shorter LOS after pancreatic surgery.

  12. Nutritional approach in malnourished surgical patients: a prospective randomized study

    PubMed ID: 11822956

    Perioperative immunonutrition including omega‑3 reduced postoperative complications and shortened hospital stay in malnourished surgical patients—faster clinical recovery signal.

  13. 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

    Combined ω‑3/leucine/probiotic improved strength, mobility and lowered CRP in sarcopenic older adults—functional recovery benefit though multinutrient.

  14. A Five-Ingredient Nutritional Supplement and Home-Based Resistance Exercise Improve Lean Mass and Strength in Free-Living Elderly

    PubMed ID: 32785021

    Older men doing home resistance exercise who took a multi‑ingredient drink containing fish oil gained more lean mass and strength vs placebo—supports exercise performance/recovery though multi‑ingredient confounds attribution to omega‑3 alone.

  15. Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation attenuates inflammatory markers after eccentric exercise in untrained men

    PubMed ID: 21358504

    1.8 g/day n‑3 reduced inflammatory markers after eccentric exercise — supports faster molecular recovery post‑exercise.

  16. Docosahexaenoic acid affects markers of inflammation and muscle damage after eccentric exercise

    PubMed ID: 25029008

    2 g/day DHA reduced early IL‑6 and CK after eccentric exercise—biomarker evidence for faster recovery.

  17. 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

    In infants after open‑heart surgery IV fish oil lowered TNF‑α and associated with better clinical markers/shorter stay — suggests faster clinical recovery in that setting.

  18. 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

    21‑day seal oil increased muscle activation and reduced sprint fatigue in trained men — functional exercise recovery signal.

  19. The Effect of Krill Oil Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Markers of Immune Function

    PubMed ID: 26407095

    Krill oil supplementation increased omega‑3 index and enhanced NK cytotoxicity and PBMC IL‑2 after exercise—supports improved immune recovery after exertion.

  20. Re-esterified DHA improves ventilatory threshold 2 in competitive amateur cyclists

    PubMed ID: 33087145

    Re‑esterified DHA improved submaximal cycling power and affected oxygen use in amateur cyclists over 30 days — direct performance/recovery benefit signal.

  21. ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation improves postabsorptive and prandial protein metabolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 35849009

    EPA+DHA reduced whole‑body protein breakdown, increased prandial anabolism and increased extremity lean mass in COPD—biologic effects consistent with faster muscular recovery/rebuilding.

  22. 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

    Six‑month fish‑oil trial in older adults increased muscle mass/strength and improved performance — may aid recovery and resilience to exercise.

  23. Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: EPA or DHA?

    PubMed ID: 38051142

    In healthy men EPA or DHA improved some exercise recovery measures (function/soreness) vs placebo in a small RCT.

  24. 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 combined with resistance training produced a 23% increase in fast type IIA muscle fiber size and local anabolic/anti‑inflammatory signaling—supports recovery/strength adaptation.

  25. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammatory markers in COPD

    PubMed ID: 16354850

    COPD patients improved 6-min walk distance and dyspnea after long-term supplementation—relevant to exercise tolerance/recovery.

  26. 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

    Parenteral fish oil after major abdominal surgery shortened hospital stay by ~21%—evidence for faster clinical recovery in a surgical setting.

  27. Regulation of omega-3 fish oil emulsion on the SIRS during the initial stage of severe acute pancreatitis

    PubMed ID: 19224159

    IV fish oil shortened SIRS and sped fluid balance recovery in severe pancreatitis—clinical recovery benefit.

  28. 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 nutrition preserved lean mass and reduced cytokine responses—supports faster recovery from physiological stress.

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    PubMed ID: 22340541

    Postoperative elderly patients on fish‑oil TPN had fewer infections and shorter hospital stays — supports faster clinical recovery.

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    PubMed ID: 22218156

    Older women receiving 2 g/day fish oil plus strength training gained greater muscle strength and functional improvements vs training alone.

  31. 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 mass and strength in older adults — could support better recovery/adaptation to exercise.

  32. 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

    In older adults doing resistance training, fish‑oil improved strength gains and muscle quality in women—supports improved training response/recovery.

  33. Lower limb explosive strength capacity in elderly women: effects of resistance training and healthy diet

    PubMed ID: 28473614

    Resistance training combined with an n‑3‑rich diet yielded substantially larger gains in power and rate of force development vs training alone — supports improved functional recovery/performance.

  34. Impact of Varying Dosages of Fish Oil on Recovery and Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise

    PubMed ID: 32727162

    Dose–response RCT showed 6 g/day fish oil reduced soreness and sped recovery of power versus lower doses/placebo.

  35. Effects of an Omega-3 Supplemented, High-Protein Diet in Combination with Vibration and Resistance Exercise on Muscle Power and Inflammation in Old Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 36296958

    Added ω‑3 with exercise/protein increased muscle power and lowered inflammation in older adults—may aid recovery/performance.

  36. 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

    Resistance‑trained men: omega‑3 plus training increased strength/power and reduced inflammation/oxidative stress — supports faster recovery/adaptive response.

  37. Synergistic Effects of Probiotic and Omega-3 Supplementation with Ultra-Short Race Pace Training on Sprint Swimming Performance

    PubMed ID: 40732922

    Competitive sprint swimmers receiving probiotics+omega‑3 plus race‑pace training had larger sprint/power gains than training alone — multi‑ingredient but supportive.

  38. 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

    Elite swimmers improved upper‑body strength/power with combined probiotic+omega‑3 during race‑pace training — suggests performance/recovery benefit.

  39. Treatment of delirium in intensive care patients with sepsis using daily intravenous infusions with omega-3 fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 40643182

    In septic ICU patients, IV omega‑3 reduced ICU length of stay, ventilation days and delirium — notable recovery/resource use benefits.

  40. The effect of krill oil supplementation on skeletal muscle function and size in older adults: A randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35504165

    Six‑month krill oil increased muscle strength and thickness in older adults (meaningful functional gains relevant to recovery and resilience).

  41. Nutritional Status Predicts Fatty Acid Uptake from Fish and Soybean Oil Supplements for Treatment of Cancer-Related Fatigue: Results from a Phase II Nationwide Study

    PubMed ID: 35011059

    In fatigued breast-cancer survivors, greater omega-3 uptake correlated with clinically meaningful reductions in physical fatigue and improved vigor (recovery/energy relevance).

Joint comfort (36)
  1. 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 RCT: 2.6 g/day omega-3 improved RA symptoms and allowed reduction of other meds.

  2. 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 large, clinically meaningful reductions in tender joints and morning stiffness in RA patients.

  3. [The use of n-3 fatty acids in chronic juvenile arthritis]

    PubMed ID: 9064671

    Juvenile chronic arthritis study showed CRP reduction with n‑3, supporting reduced joint inflammation/symptoms.

  4. Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 11036827

    RA trial on low n-6 diet + fish oil produced statistically significant clinical improvement in disease activity.

  5. Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 15723739

    Randomized trial in RA patients showed reduced joint pain and morning stiffness with fish oil (clinically relevant improvements).

  6. 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

    Shift from pro‑inflammatory LTB4→LTB5 in CKD indicates anti‑inflammatory mechanism potentially relevant to joint pain.

  7. The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving DMARDs Therapy: Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 26925896

    Randomized RA trial showed large, clinically meaningful reductions in joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness and analgesic use with omega‑3.

  8. Omega-3 fatty acid use for obese breast cancer patients with aromatase inhibitor-related arthralgia (SWOG S0927)

    PubMed ID: 30159789

    RCT in obese breast cancer patients showed meaningful reductions in arthralgia/pain vs placebo over 24 weeks.

  9. l-Serine and EPA Relieve Chronic Low-Back and Knee Pain in Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 32520991

    L‑serine + EPA RCT showed clinically meaningful reductions in low‑back and knee pain, but EPA contribution is confounded by combination.

  10. 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

    Reduced pain reported in breast‑cancer survivors (general pain reduction), plausibly relevant to joint comfort though not joint‑specific.

  11. [Fish oils and rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized and double-blind study]

    PubMed ID: 8066866

    Active RA: n‑3 supplementation gave modest improvements in stiffness, tender joints and CRP.

  12. Decreased interleukin-1 beta levels in plasma from rheumatoid arthritis patients after dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

    PubMed ID: 1458789

    Randomized trial in rheumatoid arthritis showed reduced IL‑1ÎČ and modest clinical articular improvement, supporting joint symptom benefit.

  13. Anti-inflammatory Diet In Rheumatoid Arthritis (ADIRA)-a randomized, controlled crossover trial indicating effects on disease activity

    PubMed ID: 32055820

    Anti‑inflammatory portfolio diet including n‑3 produced modest within‑period reductions in RA disease activity (clinical joint benefit signal).

  14. 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

    Randomized trial showed preserved physical function, increased exercise and far fewer knee/hip replacements — direct joint outcome.

  15. 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 reduced IL-18 and increased adiponectin (anti-inflammatory biomarker changes) that plausibly relate to joint symptom improvement.

  16. Perna canaliculus lipid complex PCSO-524ℱ demonstrated pain relief for osteoarthritis patients benchmarked against fish oil, a randomized trial, without placebo control

    PubMed ID: 23739042

    PCSO‑524 (mussel) produced marked pain/function improvement vs fish oil in OA patients (small study) — direct joint symptom benefit.

  17. Serum levels of interleukin-18 are reduced by diet and n-3 fatty acid intervention in elderly high-risk men

    PubMed ID: 19595382

    3‑year trial lowered IL‑18 modestly — consistent with some anti‑inflammatory action.

  18. Fish oil supplementation lowers C-reactive protein levels independent of triglyceride reduction in patients with end-stage renal disease

    PubMed ID: 19461006

    6‑month EPA/DHA RCT in ESRD reduced CRP — supports anti‑inflammatory effects relevant to joints.

  19. DHA supplementation decreases serum C-reactive protein and other markers of inflammation in hypertriglyceridemic men

    PubMed ID: 19158225

    High‑dose DHA RCT lowered CRP/IL‑6 and neutrophils — mechanistic evidence for reduced joint inflammation/pain.

  20. Effect of glucosamine sulfate with or without omega-3 fatty acids in patients with osteoarthritis

    PubMed ID: 19756416

    RCT in osteoarthritis showed adding EPA/DHA to glucosamine increased high‑responder pain reductions (clinical joint pain benefit).

  21. 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

    Randomized trial in RA showing large reduction in NSAID requirement with preserved disease control — strong joint pain/comfort signal.

  22. The effect of flaxseed with or without anti-inflammatory diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 34837524

    Flaxseed (plant omega‑3) improved pain and DAS28 in RA over 12 weeks—direct joint symptom benefit.

  23. 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

    8‑week RCT of an omega‑3 product improved knee pain/function (WOMAC/VAS) — direct, clinically meaningful effect.

  24. 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

    Large RCT: krill oil (omega‑3) increased omega‑3 index and produced modest but significant improvements in knee pain/function in OA patients.

  25. 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 patients given DHA had a ~29% reduction in tender+swollen joint count and favorable shifts in lipid mediators—direct clinical improvement in joint symptoms.

  26. Incorporation of n-3 PUFA and Îł-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 RCT in chronic inflammatory arthritis reduced DAS28 and pain — direct clinical benefit for joints.

  27. [Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of experimental human gingivitis]

    PubMed ID: 8720373

    Small RCT showed EPA incorporation and significant reduction in gingival inflammation—supports local anti‑inflammatory action relevant to joint comfort.

  28. Effects of fish oil on plasma fibrinolysis in patients with mild rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 7774110

    Study in rheumatoid arthritis showed reduced fibrinogen/t‑PA (inflammatory/coagulation markers) suggesting potential symptomatic/anti‑inflammatory benefit though clinical symptom data limited.

  29. Dietary Intake of n-3 PUFA-Enriched Hen Eggs Changes Inflammatory Markers' Concentration and Treg/Th17 Cells Distribution in Blood of Young Healthy Adults-A Randomised Study

    PubMed ID: 34071714

    Increased pro‑resolution lipid mediators (resolvins) and reduced IL‑6 suggest anti‑inflammatory effects that can relieve joint discomfort.

  30. Clinical Benefits of n-3 PUFA and ɀ-Linolenic Acid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    PubMed ID: 28346333

    Randomized RA trial: fish oil reduced DAS28 and pain, directly improving joint symptoms.

  31. Dietary alpha-linolenic acid decreases C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A and interleukin-6 in dyslipidaemic patients

    PubMed ID: 12818406

    Significant reductions in CRP, SAA and IL‑6 with ALA → plausible mechanism for reduced joint inflammation/pain.

  32. Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and naproxen treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 1464864

    Randomized trial in RA showed reduced morning stiffness and improved global assessments with omega‑3.

  33. Dietary fish oil and olive oil supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical and immunologic effects

    PubMed ID: 2363736

    RA RCT: higher-dose fish oil reduced swollen joints and inflammatory mediators—direct clinical joint benefit.

  34. High-dose Omega-3 Alters Serum Magnesium and Calcium Levels and Affects Fibromyalgia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Control Study

    PubMed ID: 39377412

    Randomized trial in fibromyalgia showed reduced pain/symptoms with high‑dose omega‑3.

  35. The effects of dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized, double blind trial

    PubMed ID: 1459173

    RCT in RA showed improved morning stiffness and joint tenderness with n‑3 PUFA (direct symptomatic benefit).

  36. 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 in RA allowed large NSAID reduction—clinically meaningful symptom relief consistent with improved joint comfort.

Skin health (26)
  1. Combination therapy with low-dose etretinate and eicosapentaenoic acid for psoriasis vulgaris

    PubMed ID: 9863281

    EPA added to etretinate sped psoriasis improvement—direct clinical skin benefit.

  2. 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 reduced a TXA2 marker and lowered childhood eczema risk in children of mothers with certain COX1 genotypes — clinically relevant skin outcome (genotype‑dependent).

  3. Pruritus-reducing effects of omega-3 fatty acids in hemodialysis patients: A cross-over randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 35112475

    3 g/day omega‑3 reduced itch severity in hemodialysis patients, a clinically meaningful skin/itch symptom improvement.

  4. Clinical and metabolic response to flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 28716357

    Flaxseed‑derived omega‑3 improved wound healing and reduced inflammation in diabetic foot ulcers—direct skin healing benefit.

  5. Randomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responses

    PubMed ID: 23364005

    EPA‑rich n‑3 raised RBC EPA and lessened UV‑induced suppression of skin cell‑mediated immunity—biologic skin benefit evidence.

  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

    Randomized trial in obese psoriasis patients on an energy‑restricted, n‑3 enriched diet produced large improvements in PASI scores—clinically meaningful skin benefit though confounded by calorie restriction.

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    PubMed ID: 22751375

    Critically ill patients on fish‑oil enriched formula had less pressure‑ulcer worsening and lower CRP — relevant to skin/ulcer outcomes.

  8. 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

    High‑dose EPA reduced UV‑induced erythemal sensitivity, skin p53 expression and systemic DNA damage markers—strong biomarker evidence for skin protection.

  9. Maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy reduces interleukin-13 levels in cord blood of infants at high risk of atopy

    PubMed ID: 12680858

    Maternal fish‑oil significantly reduced cord blood IL‑13 and showed a large reduction in atopic dermatitis severity odds (skin allergy outcome).

  10. 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 tended to lower some infant allergy/atopic dermatitis severity outcomes (skin‑related clinical signal).

  11. 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 randomized, double‑blind pilot studies of krill oil (1–2 g/day) showed dose‑dependent reductions in TEWL and improved hydration and elasticity correlated with higher omega‑3 status.

  12. The effect of fish oil rich in cetoleic acid on the omega-3 index and skin quality

    PubMed ID: 38788345

    Cetoleic‑rich fish oil trials reported raised omega‑3 index and reduced skin erythema (anti‑inflammatory skin effect) in small pilots.

  13. Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Clinical Outcome of Atopic Dermatitis in Children

    PubMed ID: 39275147

    Omega‑3/GLA/vitamin D syrup reduced eczema severity (SCORAD), topical steroid use, itch and improved sleep/quality of life in children (RCT).

  14. Docosahexaenoic Acid Effect on Prenatal Exposure to Arsenic and Atopic Dermatitis in Mexican Preschoolers

    PubMed ID: 36074245

    Prenatal DHA supplementation appeared to lessen arsenic‑related increased risk of atopic dermatitis in offspring—direct skin‑health benefit in this context.

  15. Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation may decrease the risk of infant allergy

    PubMed ID: 19489765

    Prenatal supplementation reduced infant food allergy and IgE‑associated eczema in high‑risk infants.

  16. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in atopic eczema: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18241260

    DHA reduced eczema severity (SCORAD) and modified immune markers—strongest direct skin benefit in the set.

  17. 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

    Patients with inflammatory skin disease had reduced CD25 and increased EPA/DHA after supplementation — supports skin immunomodulation.

  18. 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

    EPA/GLA/antioxidant enteral diet reduced new pressure ulcers in critically ill patients—clinically relevant skin outcome where omega‑3 likely contributed.

  19. 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

    Acellular fish skin grafts (fish product) roughly doubled healing rates of chronic diabetic foot ulcers — strong skin‑healing evidence (topical fish tissue product rather than oral n‑3).

  20. 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 EPA/DHA and was associated with fewer IgE‑related allergic outcomes (eczema/allergic disease) in infants.

  21. 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

    High‑EPA supplementation markedly shifted dermal and RBC eicosanoid ratios toward less pro‑inflammatory species — strong mechanistic skin evidence.

  22. 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 produced greater improvements in psoriasis severity and changed eicosanoid profiles — strong dermatologic anti-inflammatory effect.

  23. Effects of diacylglycerol-enriched alpha-linolenic acid oil on skin properties in mild skin discomfort: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 41495414

    8‑week ALA‑DAG RCT increased skin hydration, reduced itch and blunted mite‑specific IgE vs placebo — direct, clinically relevant skin benefits.

  24. 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

    Oral ALA supplementation improved skin hydration (trend/secondary endpoint) in middle‑aged women — topical/systemic skin benefit evidence.

  25. 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

    Randomized double-blind trial: 10 weeks of EPA+DHA reduced inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions and lowered IL-8 staining—direct clinical skin benefit.

  26. Omega-3 nanoemulgel in prevention of radiation-induced oral mucositis and its associated effect on microbiome: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 37648997

    Topical omega‑3 reduced radiation‑induced oral mucositis/pain and changed microbiome—benefit to mucosal tissues and local inflammation (related to skin/mucosa health).

Sleep quality (13)
  1. Fatigue reduction diet in breast cancer survivors: a pilot randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 27913933

    Diet emphasizing omega‑3s improved sleep scores in fatigued breast‑cancer survivors with correlation to increased blood EPA—suggestive benefit (multicomponent diet).

  2. Maternal consumption of a DHA-containing functional food benefits infant sleep patterning: an early neurodevelopmental measure

    PubMed ID: 22269042

    Maternal DHA enrichment led to fewer newborn sleep arousals in the first 48 hours (randomized dietary intervention).

  3. Fish consumption, sleep, daily functioning, and heart rate variability

    PubMed ID: 24812543

    Eating fatty fish thrice weekly improved sleep‑related outcomes and daily functioning in a randomized meal trial.

  4. Effect of omega-3 and vitamin D co-supplementation on psychological distress in reproductive-aged women with pre-diabetes and hypovitaminosis D: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 34473420

    Triple-blind RCT of vitamin D + omega-3 in prediabetic women showed significant improvement in sleep quality (PSQI); combination trial but clear sleep benefit in intervention arm.

  5. Differential Effects of DHA- and EPA-Rich Oils on Sleep in Healthy Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 33467135

    DHA‑rich supplementation shortened sleep latency and modestly increased sleep efficiency on objective measures.

  6. Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Supplementation on Sleep Quality in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 36235788

    12‑week DHA/EPA RCT improved objective sleep efficiency and reduced frequent dreaming in middle‑aged/older adults with poor sleep—direct clinical sleep benefit.

  7. Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids slow sleep impairment progression by regulating central circadian rhythms in type 2 diabetes

    PubMed ID: 40347940

    RCT + observational data in T2D patients showed improved sleep quality (PSQI) and increased leukocyte circadian gene expression after fish‑oil.

  8. Effects of ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on hot flashes and quality of life among middle-aged women: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 19034052

    EPA reduced hot‑flash frequency; fewer hot flashes can improve sleep quality in menopausal women.

  9. 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

    One‑year low‑dose omega‑3 increased several sleep‑time HRV parameters — physiological signals during sleep suggest modest benefit.

  10. 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

    12‑week RCT adjunct to sertraline reported greater improvements in sleep disturbances with ω‑3 vs placebo.

  11. 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 hemodialysis patients showed sleep scores improved when omega-3 was added to cetirizine, though co-medication limits attribution.

  12. 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, high ω‑3 meal plan reduced sleep problems in breast‑cancer survivors in a feasibility RCT.

  13. Fatty acids and sleep in UK children: subjective and pilot objective sleep results from the DOLAB study--a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 24605819

    Large RCT in schoolchildren with actigraphy subsample: DHA increased objective sleep time (~58 min) and reduced night wakings.

Bone health (5)
  1. Early Postnatal Changes of Bone Turnover Biomarkers in Very Low-Birth-Weight Neonates-The Effect of Two Parenteral Lipid Emulsions with Different Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Content: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

    PubMed ID: 30864279

    VLBW neonates receiving n‑3 PUFA‑enriched parenteral lipid had biomarker changes consistent with attenuated early bone loss—biologic bone benefit signal in neonates.

  2. Improvement of bone formation biomarkers after 1-year consumption with milk fortified with eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, oleic acid, and selected vitamins

    PubMed ID: 20579524

    Fortified milk with EPA/DHA raised plasma n‑3 and increased osteocalcin and OPG — bone formation biomarkers improved though co‑nutrients confound attribution.

  3. Calcium, gamma-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation in senile osteoporosis

    PubMed ID: 9932142

    GLA+EPA with calcium preserved/increased spine and hip BMD over 18–36 months in elderly women—bone benefit though combined therapy.

  4. 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 fish oil decreased bone resorption markers in some postmenopausal breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitors (pilot RCT).

  5. Perilla seed oil improves bone health by inhibiting bone resorption in healthy Japanese adults: A 12-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36637040

    One‑year randomized double‑blind perilla (ALA) trial improved calcaneal ultrasound bone metric (%YAM) and reduced bone resorption marker TRACP‑5b — direct bone‑health benefit.

Hair & Nails (2)
  1. Efficacy of omega-3 in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome

    PubMed ID: 23550861

    Non‑obese PCOS cohort reported decreased hirsutism (Ferriman‑Gallwey score) after 6 months of omega‑3—clinical signal for hair/androgen effects.

  2. Effect of a nutritional supplement on hair loss in women

    PubMed ID: 25573272

    6‑month supplement containing omega‑3/6 plus antioxidants was associated with improved hair density and less shedding — multi‑ingredient trial implicates omega‑3 as a contributor.

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