A recent study published in The Lancet journal ebioMedicine found that taking an omega-3 supplement may not boost memory or cognition in adults. The clinical trial, which involved 365 people without dementia, discovered that omega-3 supplements did not improve cognition or brain cell loss, despite high levels of omega-3 in the brains of the treatment group.
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According to lead study author Dr. Hussein Yassine, optimizing health with 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 approach to supporting brain health. Dr. Yassine emphasized that a healthy lifestyle is essential for omega-3s to have a positive impact on the brain.
Alzheimer’s prevention researcher Dr. Richard Isaacson noted that omega-3s are crucial for brain health, particularly for people with the APOE4 gene, which increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. However, Dr. Isaacson stated that omega-3 supplements may not be effective for individuals who have not already optimized their health through a balanced lifestyle.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
