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omega-3 fatty acids
Coverage of omega-3 fatty acids in the Nexus archive.
- Are omega-3 supplements actually good for your brain?
Researchers were surprised by the findings of a study on omega-3 fatty acids taken as fish-oil supplements. The study's results challenge assumptions about the benefits of these supplements for brain health.
- Fish oil supplements linked to slower brain repair in some patients, study finds
A study suggests fish oil supplements, particularly their EPA component, may slow brain repair in individuals with repeated mild head injuries by destabilizing blood vessels and blocking repair signals, while also increasing tau protein buildup linked to brain diseases. Researchers emphasize that effects are context-dependent and findings are based on mice studies.