Pastured meat and eggs may boost Omega-3 levels, study finds

NCT ID NCT06768775

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Utah State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether eating meat and eggs from pastured (regenerative) farms affects health differently than conventional products. Eighty middle-aged adults ate either pastured or conventional chicken, beef, pork, and eggs for 16 weeks. Researchers measured omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells and other health markers to see if the farming method makes a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Pastured livestock diet (meat and eggs from regenerative farming)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that eating pastured animal products improves omega-3 levels and other health markers compared to conventional products.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational-style trial with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and any differences found might be small or not meaningful for health.

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OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

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Center for Human Nutrition Studies

Logan, Utah, 84341, United States

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