Higher Levels of Omega-3 Linked to Better Brain Health
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Consuming higher levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is associated with larger hippocampal volumes and better abstract reasoning in healthy middle-aged adults, new research shows. The results suggest the brain-boosting benefits of omega-3 PUFAs begin in midlife, lead study author Claudia L. Satizabal, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Texas, San Antonio, told Medscape Medical News.
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@solmarie Previous research has linked higher levels of omega 3s with better cognitive function and decreased risk for dementia in older individuals. "But studies looking at a younger population are not that frequent," said Satizabal. "We wanted to understand if the benefits can start earlier." The current analysis included 2183 participants without dementia or stroke from the Framingham Heart Study. Of these, 2109 were from the Third-generation cohort, and 74 were from the non-White Omni cohort.