Thursday, June 14, 2012

Fish Oil Fails to Stave Off Mental Decline

I'm sure lots of us are taking this for cholesterol reasons but it doesn't seem to help cognitively. I'll keep taking it.
Full story at the link.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Geriatrics/Dementia/33247

Action Points

  • Previous observational studies have suggested that diets high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may protect people from cognitive decline and dementia.
  • This review of randomized controlled trials found no direct evidence of omega 3 fatty acids supplementation on cognitive function in cognitively healthy older people.

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