Researchers discover accumulations of fatty acids in the brains of patients who have died from Alzheimer's disease. They propose the accumulation could accelerate the disease.
Researchers report lower Omega 3 levels in veterans who expressed an increased risk of being depressed or suicidal.
Stimulating mouse neurons in a dish lead to a build-up to fatty acids and lipid particle release. Astrocytes engulfed the particles and increased genetic activity associated with detoxification.
Dietary changes to include more foods containing oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, may help to increase the number of regulatory T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis.
An experimental diet that reduced the intake of omega-6 fatty acids and increased omega-3 fatty acids improved mood variability in those with bipolar disorder.