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Omega-3 fish oil
Coverage of Omega-3 fish oil in the Nexus archive.
- Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit
A two-year study found no meaningful benefits of fish oil supplements for memory, cognition, or Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, despite successfully delivering omega-3s to the brain. The results challenge the belief that fish oil pills can prevent Alzheimer’s and highlight the importance of overall diet and lifestyle.
- Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes
A new study indicates that omega-3 fish oil may reduce insulin resistance in non-obese individuals and improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in diabetic rats by altering immune cell behavior.