Research Center: Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre
Location: Ontario, Canada, M5C 2T2
Lead Researcher: Dr. Adam Metherel
IRB: St. Michael’s Hospital REB

Sometimes progress begins with something simple. This study is looking at how the body absorbs omega-3s to better understand how they may support brain and heart health.

Participation is easy, just take two fish oil capsules each day and attend a few short clinic visits. Light breakfast, transportation support, and compensation are provided. With minimal effort, you can help move research toward better care.

A small routine today could unlock meaningful change tomorrow. Join now.

• Receive omega-3 supplements (fish oil capsules) at no cost as part of the study.
• Get compensated up to $240 for completing all study visits.
• Transportation support provided, including free parking or transit passes, plus a light breakfast and coffee/tea at each visit.
• Take part in a study that may help improve future dietary guidelines for brain and heart health.
• Play a direct role in advancing research that could benefit individuals living with heart disease or neurological disorders.

• You will receive a detailed outline of all details of the study, including treatment, risks, and procedures, and you will be given the chance to ask study staff questions before you decide whether to participate.
• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.

Who Can Participate:

• Healthy adults between 18 and 35 years old
• Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2
• Not currently taking any omega-3 or similar supplements (such as ALA, EPA, or DHA) in the past 6 months
• Not eating seafood or foods high in omega-3s (like omega-3–fortified eggs) in the past 6 months

Who Cannot Participate:

• Allergic to fish, gelatin, or any ingredient in the study supplement
• Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
• Has any long-term or infectious health condition (including menstrual disorders)
• Taking long-term prescription medications (except birth control pills)
• Has high blood pressure (above 130/80 mmHg)
• Smokes or drinks more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day
• Had major surgery within the past 6 months
• Expecting major lifestyle changes in the next 4 months

The study team will explain the research in its entirety but some details include:

• Participants will be asked to fast for 10–12 hours before their appointment.
• Participants will be asked to complete health assessments, including a blood draw, measurements (such as weight, body fat, and blood pressure), and questionnaires.
• Participants will be asked to review their food records as part of the study process.

Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre
The Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre is a centre dedicated to research on nutrition, lifestyle and health. We conduct research to improve nutrition knowledge with the goal of enhancing patient care.