Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Triglycerides ↓; heart events

Plaque/BP/vascular function

↓Triglycerides 30%

↑Vasodilation 5-15%

Bigger babies, longer gestation

Affects preterm risk

Mostly no direct support

Lower IL-6/WBC

Liver injury markers

-53 U/L ALT

Brain chemistry +memory

−15 pp vasospasm

Brain volumes +cognition

Inflammation↓, EPA↑

Complications↓, infections↓

AMD risk ↓

Dry eye/vision ↑

Anxiety/hostility ↓, 31% norepi

Depression/mood ↓, improved scores

Waist/fat ↓

Visceral fat -53%

Weight loss +7.8kg

Liver enzymes/fat ↓

Cholestasis/bilirubin ↓

SBP/DBP↓

TG↓ +5-15 mmHg

BP↓, TG↓

Attention + memory

Alertness + processing speed

Memory + small gains

Memory preserved 24w

Memory +5.4 pts

Recovery: less damage/inflammation

+23pp ROM,+52% O3i

Faster muscle rebuilding

Less pain, stiffness

Lower inflammation markers

Hydration↑, TEWL↓

Eczema/psoriasis↓, itch↓

PUFA↑, inflammation↓

Sleep efficiency/time +58m

Fewer wakings/arousals

PSQI -1.7

Bone breakdown↓; inflammation↓

BMD↑; resorption↓

Calcium absorption↑

Less hair shedding

Hair density up