FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 26, 2023·5 min readOmega Fatty Acids Improve Vision in Preterm BabiesA novel study reveals that preterm babies given a supplement of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids show significantly better visual function by age two and a half. Conducted between 2016 and 2019, the study involved 178 extremely preterm babies, born before the 28th week of pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 27, 2023·3 min readNew Form of Omega-3 Could Prevent Visual Decline With Alzheimer’s DiseaseA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 23, 2022·3 min readKrill Oil Protects Dopaminergic Neurons From Age-Related DegenerationKrill oil protects dopaminergic neurons from age-related degeneration, decreases alpha-synuclein aggregation, and improves dopamine-dependent cognition and behavior in lab models of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 27, 2022·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acid Could Boost IQ for Preterm BabiesProviding 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 5, 2022·3 min readOmega-3’s Linked to Improved Brain Structure and Cognition at MidlifeBoosting 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in AdolescentsDHA consumption was associated with improved capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while ALA lowered impulsive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 9, 2022·3 min readPeople With a High Omega-3 DHA Level in Their Blood Are at 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’sPeople 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 14, 2021·6 min readHow Highly Processed Foods Harm Memory in the Aging BrainA diet high in processed foods leads to neuroinflammation and memory decline in older rats, a new study reports. Supplementing a processed food diet with DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, helped mitigate memory problems and reduce inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 12, 2021·3 min readMigraines Caused by Alterations in Metabolite LevelsResearchers have identified causal genetic links to three blood metabolite levels that increase migraine risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 7, 2021·4 min readOmega 3 Intake Linked to Stable Memory Function in Alzheimer’s PatientsSmall scale study reveals Omega 3 supplements stabilized memory function in adults with Alzheimer's disease. Those who did not take omega-3 supplements showed a deterioration in memory function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2021·5 min readA Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as SmokingPeople 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 16, 2021·6 min readOmega-3s May Hold Key to Unlocking Blood-Brain BarrierA new imaging study reveals how the MFSD2A transporter protein provides a gateway for omega-3 fatty acids to enter the brain.Read More