High fat diets are known to hinder the creation of new brain cells, and new research shows that taking in sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, present in fish oils, could minimize that effect. Scientists suggest that the fish oil alters fat and sugar metabolism in the body, which changes their impact on the brain. Data from… [Continue Reading]
Consuming Fish Oil Could Minimize Harmful Effects of High Fat Diet on the Brain
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Omega 3 Fatty Acid Intake Associated With Improved Memory
October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet could have a significant increase in your cognitive performance, according to a new study. Researchers gave healthy research subjects supplements to increase their intake of the nutrient, and found that after six months, subjects performed better on tasks to test their working memory. While Omega-3 essential fatty acids—found… [Continue Reading]
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Could Ease Aging Process
October 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Evidence is growing for the positive health effects of omega-3 fatty acids. A new study reports that people taking supplements of the oil have a number of changes in their cells that suggest a slower aging process. Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a… [Continue Reading]
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Reduce Inflammation in the Overweight
June 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
People who are overweight have markers of inflammation circulating in their bloodstream, and inflammation is linked to a number of conditions, such as heart disease. A new study suggests that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements can reduce inflammation in overweight individuals, which could be protective for their future health. New research shows that omega-3 fatty… [Continue Reading]
Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Boost Mental Performance
December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A recent study has found that the levels of certain nutrients in the blood correlate with cognitive performance. The work, done in elderly individuals, found that the levels of several vitamins, as well as omega 3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish, were correlated with improved thinking and memory. New research has found… [Continue Reading]
Stroke Brain Damage Eased By Diet Rich in Omega-3
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can have a significant impact on stroke recovery. The recently published study has found that in a mouse model of stroke, damage to the brain can be substantially reduced by a diet rich in the nutrient. A diet rich in omega-3s reduces the severity of… [Continue Reading]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Calm Bipolar and Addictive Behavior
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Work in mouse models suggests that omega-3 fatty acids could have a therapeutic effect for bipolar disorder and addiction. The work, published recently, shows that mouse models of bipolar disorder, which are prone to addiction, show more normal brain function after consuming omega-3, which is found in high levels in fish oil. Omega 3 fatty… [Continue Reading]
Fatty Fish and Omega-3 Oils Boosts Cardiovascular Health
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A diet rich in fish and the omega-3 fats they contain offers important health benefits, a recently published paper demonstrates. In an Alaskan population, researchers found that high levels of fatty fish in the diet protected individuals from heart disease, even when people were obese. A study of Yup’ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average… [Continue Reading]
Genentic Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Can Be Helped by Diet
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mutations in a particular gene are strongly linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have now shown that for people with the risky gene, diet, particularly the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, can reduce their risk of the condition. Scientists today agree that there are five molecules that are known to affect or cause… [Continue Reading]
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Influences Mood and Emotional Regulation
January 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
The physiology of the brain is disrupted in animal models deficient in omega-3 fatty acid, new research shows. Deprivation of the nutrient over a mouse’s lifetime caused significant changes in the structure of brain areas that control mood, reward, and motivation. Researchers suggest that the work may help explain the link between omega-3 consumption and… [Continue Reading]