Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Science Daily - Health & Medicine.
Fish oil and brain health: a news article previewing a two-year clinical study testing whether omega-3 supplements deliver to the brain and affect cognitive aging; expect clear explanation of the trial's design and implications for readers curious about supplements and dementia prevention.
Key Takeaways
- Materials provided by University of Southern California - Health Sciences.
- CNS target engagement of high-dose DHA supplementation in older adults at risk for dementia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
- A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage.
