A recent clinical trial has found that taking omega-3 supplements may not boost memory or cognition in individuals. The study, which involved 365 people without dementia, found that those who took a high dose of omega-3 algae supplement for 24 months showed no improvement in cognitive function compared to those who took a placebo.
What Works?
According to the study’s lead author, Dr. Hussein Yassine, optimizing one’s health through exercise, stress reduction, quality sleep, and a plant-based diet, along with consuming omega-3s from fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, is a more effective way to support brain health. Dr. Yassine emphasized that omega-3s are crucial for brain health, but they must be part of a healthy lifestyle.
The study’s findings were published in The Lancet journal ebioMedicine and suggest that omega-3 supplementation may not be enough to improve cognitive function in individuals who do not already have a healthy lifestyle. The study’s results have implications for individuals who take omega-3 supplements in an effort to support their brain health.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
