Omega-3 study tracks DHA's path in healthy men

NCT ID NCT02168738

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at how three different forms of DHA (an omega-3 fat) are processed in the body. Four healthy men aged 60-70 took labeled DHA, and researchers measured its levels in blood cells and plasma after 6 hours. The goal was to find which form might best reach the brain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de Recherche en Nutrition Humaine Rhône-Alpes, 165 chemin du Grand Revoyet,

    Pierre-Bénite, 69310, France

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