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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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Schizophrenia: omega-3s reduce the likelihood of onset

Fish oil rich in omega-3 could prevent the onset of psychotic disorders in at-risk youth; specifically, three months of daily supplementation reduces the risk of progression to schizophrenia. 

Depression: those who eat fish are less likely to get sick

High fish consumption, alone or accompanied by a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, is associated with a 17 percent lower risk of suffering from depression, compared with low consumption. 

Deficiency of EPA and DHA in blood promotes depression

A new study reveals that in the Japanese population those with the lowest concentrations of EPA and DHA in their blood are more prone to depression. 

A healthy diet protects women from anxiety and depression. Here's how

A diet rich in B vitamins, omega 3 and antioxidants helps protect mental health and well-being. This relationship is especially evident in women who faithfully follow healthy eating guidelines, for whom a 49 percent lower chance of suffering from anxiety and 45 percent lower chance of depression was found, compared to those who do not follow a healthy diet.

Stroke: DHA underlies the mechanism that reduces neuronal damage

A lipid molecule derived from DHA, called NDP1, is able to keep damaged brain and retinal cells alive after stroke or other neurodegenerative and ocular disorders, as well as reduce the effect of free oxygen radicals. 

Depression in pregnancy: omega-3 deficiency and inflammation among causes?

Depression in pregnancy, a disorder that affects about 16 percent of pregnant women, is associated with omega-3 deficiency in the blood and increased inflammation.