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Omega-3s protect brain health and size

High levels of Omega 3 appear to slow brain volume loss during aging. Postmenopausal women with high concentrations of the fatty acids DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in fact possess larger brains compared with others of the same age.

Omega-3s protect against brain injury and preserve nerve fibers

Omega-3s in high concentrations have a protective effect on the brains of the elderly. High levels of DHA (docosahexanoic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) appear to reduce the risk of silent strokes, small lesions caused by lack of blood flow, and confer greater stability to the nerve fibers that make up the white matter. 

EPA supplements improve cognitive function and reduce brain strain

Omega 3 supplements rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), in young subjects, increase cognitive performance and help the brain work with less effort. Those with DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) seem less efficient in enhancing neurocognitive performance.

Cigarette smoking: do omega-3s help to quit?

Taking EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) supplements can help reduce nicotine cravings and the number of cigarettes smoked per day.   

A mix of omega-3s and vitamins to counter cognitive impairment

A drink containing 2 grams of omega-3 along with vitamins and plant substances, including resveratrol and vitamin D, appears to counter both immune and biochemical mild cognitive impairment (MCI), thereby also targeting several mechanisms typical of Alzheimer's Disease.

DHA omega-3 fatty acids reduce stroke damage

Confirmed benefits of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) against stroke. According to a study from Université Laval in Ville de Quebéc (Canada), this fatty acid can reduce damage from this brain event by 25 percent.

Omega-3 for protection against head trauma

Omega-3s protect against brain damage. Demonstrating the potential of these fatty acids in preventing the damaging effects that head trauma can have on the brain is a study published in the journal Neurosurgery, conducted by researchers at West Viriginia University in Morgantown (United States).

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Omega-3s increase connections between neurons: the monkey study

A diet rich in Omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) promotes the development of a healthy brain. In fact, macaques that consume high amounts of it possess a cerebral cortex with many connections and an organization similar to that of the human brain, while those on a diet low in Omega-3 have a more limited neural network.

Molecule that transports DHA to the brain discovered

It is called Mfsd2a and is the protein responsible for the uptake of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) by the brain. Omega-3 is captured and translocated into the brain, where it is found in high concentrations, by the transport molecule that is found exclusively in the blood vessel cells of the central nervous system. 

Concussion in sports: omega-3s aid recovery

Omega-3s may attenuate the changes caused by sports-related concussion. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) appears to act on molecular events that occur following injury, promoting recovery. 

ALS: is it possible to fight it with Omega-3s?

A diet rich in Omega 3 would appear to reduce the risk of becoming ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. 

Omega-3s preserve brain structure and size

Consumption of fish oil rich in Omega 3 appears to promote some positive changes in the structure of the human brain. Supplements could thus preserve brain volume and function, reducing the risk of neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. 

Epileptic seizures: fish oil reduces seizure frequency

Intake of small amounts of fish oil rich in the omega three EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), by epilepsy patients, helps counteract seizures, reducing their frequency by one-third, and lower blood pressure. 

Depression: EPA can combat that caused by interferon alpha.

Omega 3s could prevent depression that arises during treatment of hepatitis C virus infection with interferon-alpha (IFN-ɑ). Just by taking supplements rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) for two weeks, the rate of depression in patients can be reduced by 30 to 10 percent. 

Aggression and behavioral disorders, help from omega-3 and vitamin D combo

The combination of Omega 3 and vitamin D would improve cognitive function and social behavior by regulating serotonin levels. The 'synergistic action of the two nutrients could help combat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and attention deficit disorder (ADHD).

EPA may reduce the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage

Omega 3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) appears to protect against the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage. In fact, its deficiency, as well as the low ratio of EPA to Arachidonic Acid, appears to be a risk factor for this type of stroke, along with already known ones such as high blood pressure.