Omega-3 fatty acids shown to exert a positive effect on the aging brain

Preventing Alzheimer’s disease through supplementation with natural omega-3 fatty acids.Changes in cognitive function and memory decline form a normal part of aging.

Alzheimer’s defense: omega-3s linked to larger brain volume

Among the myriad changes that accompany aging, shrinking brain volume can be a worrying one. A normal part of growing older, it can also be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. But the good news is that a recent study suggests people with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids have larger brain volumes in old age.