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Eating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2018

Increasing fish consumption could help to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report. The study reveals the protein parvalbumin can help to prevent the formation of alpha synuclein.... Read More...

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Fish Oil Component Preconditions Vision Cells to Survive Future Injury or Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2017

Omega 3 fatty acids and DHA can help photoreceptors and RPEs to survive damage or disease, helping to protect vision.... Read More...

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Prenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2017

RIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.... Read More...

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via Cannabinoids

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2017

A new study in PNAS reveals how the body converts omega 3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids, which can have anti-inflammatory effects.... Read More...

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Healthy Brain Aging Linked to Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the Blood

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2017

Researchers add to evidence that omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids promote health brain aging.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to the Metabolism of Unsaturated Fats

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2017

A new study report omega 3 and omega 6 unsaturated fatty acids are significantly decreased in the brains of people with Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Eating Fish While Pregnant Improves Baby’s Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2016

Researchers have found a correlation between eating diets rich in omegas 3 and 6 while pregnant and healthy brain development in offspring. ... Read More...

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