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·September 27, 2023·7 min read

Fatty Foods Influence Memory Formation

Researchers from Ohio State University have delved deeper into how high-fat diets might impact memory. The study identified the omega-3 fatty acid DHA as a potential defense against fat-induced brain inflammation.

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·March 27, 2023·3 min read

New Form of Omega-3 Could Prevent Visual Decline With Alzheimer’s Disease

A newly developed version of the Omega-3 fatty acid DHA can cross the retina in the eye and ward off vision loss for those with Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and other disorders.

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·October 27, 2022·4 min read

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Boost IQ for Preterm Babies

Providing DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, to children born prematurely boosted their IQ by 3.5 points compared to preterm infants who did not receive DHA supplementation.

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·October 5, 2022·3 min read

Omega-3’s Linked to Improved Brain Structure and Cognition at Midlife

Boosting omega-3 fatty acid intake helps to preserve brain health and improve cognition in middle age, a new study reports. For those with the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 gene, omega-3 fatty acid intake was associated with greater hippocampal volume and less small vessel disease.

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·September 28, 2022·4 min read

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents

DHA consumption was associated with improved capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while ALA lowered impulsive behaviors.

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·June 9, 2022·3 min read

People With a High Omega-3 DHA Level in Their Blood Are at 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s

People with higher levels of omega-3 DHA in their blood are 49% less likely to develop dementia than those with lower levels. Researchers say adding additional omega-3 DHA to the diet, especially in those with the Alzheimer's associated Apoe4 gene, could slow the development and progress of dementia.

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·October 12, 2021·3 min read

Migraines Caused by Alterations in Metabolite Levels

Researchers have identified causal genetic links to three blood metabolite levels that increase migraine risks.

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·June 24, 2021·5 min read

A Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as Smoking

People with lower EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes, which correlates to lower scores on the Omega-3 index, were found to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and ultimately a decrease in lifespan compared to those who scored higher on the omega-3 index.

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·June 11, 2021·4 min read

An Omega-3 That’s Poison for Tumors

Commonly associated with helping improve brain function, the omega 3 fatty acid DHA may have another, previously unknown benefit. A new study reports DHA and other related fatty acids may help slow the development of cancerous tumors.

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·June 3, 2021·3 min read

Fish Oil Taken During Pregnancy Boosts Brain Function in Children at Age 10

At age ten, children whose mothers took fish oil supplements during pregnancy were more efficient at problem-solving tasks and had better attentional focus than those whose mothers just took folic acid or no supplements at all.

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·May 31, 2021·4 min read

Low Levels of Omega-3 Associated With Higher Risk of Psychosis

Adolescents with higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids in their blood had a decreased risk of developing psychosis as they entered into early adulthood. At the age of 24, those with psychosis had lower levels of DHA than those without the disorder.

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·March 24, 2021·4 min read

DHA Supplement May Offset Impact of Maternal Stress on Unborn Males

DHA supplements have long been recommended for pregnant women to assist in healthy fetal development. A new study finds DHA supplements can also reverse the impact of early prenatal stress on developing male babies.

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DHA

Fatty Foods Influence Memory Formation

New Form of Omega-3 Could Prevent Visual Decline With Alzheimer’s Disease

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Boost IQ for Preterm Babies

Omega-3’s Linked to Improved Brain Structure and Cognition at Midlife

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents

People With a High Omega-3 DHA Level in Their Blood Are at 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s

Migraines Caused by Alterations in Metabolite Levels

A Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as Smoking

An Omega-3 That’s Poison for Tumors

Fish Oil Taken During Pregnancy Boosts Brain Function in Children at Age 10

Low Levels of Omega-3 Associated With Higher Risk of Psychosis

DHA Supplement May Offset Impact of Maternal Stress on Unborn Males

What Triggers Tantrums? Sensory Overload May Be To Blame

Brain Circuit That Forces Behavior Into “Repeat Mode” Identified

Genetics Plus Heart Health Markers Sharpen Dementia Risk

Supplement Shows Promise in Blocking Amyloid in Alzheimer’s

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