fish oil
Coverage of fish oil in the Nexus archive.
- New study casts doubt on whether omega-3 supplements help prevent Alzheimer's
A new study challenges the belief that omega-3 supplements help prevent Alzheimer's, finding no cognitive benefits in older adults at risk despite increased blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The study suggests relying on lifestyle habits like exercise, diet, and sleep rather than supplements alone for brain health.
- Fish oil, DHA may not help improve your memory or cognition, study finds
A study found that a high-dose omega-3 supplement increased levels of a key brain fatty acid but did not enhance memory, thinking skills, or brain structure. Fish oil and DHA supplementation showed no cognitive benefits despite boosting specific fatty acid levels in the brain.
- One fat helped pancreatic cancer grow while another cut disease in half
A study found that oleic acid, found in olive oil, accelerated pancreatic cancer growth in mice, while omega-3-rich fats from fish oil significantly slowed the disease. The research highlights that the type of fat consumed may be more critical than the quantity in pancreatic cancer development.
- How a Supreme Court fight over fish oil could raise your prescription drug costs
The Supreme Court is set to hear Hikma v. Amarin, a patent dispute over fish oil-based drugs that could increase prescription drug costs for patients and disrupt generic drug company operations. The case centers on whether Amarin's patent for Vascepa (a fish oil drug) was invalidated by prior art, which could affect how generic manufacturers navigate patent challenges.
- Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
A new study suggests that EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, may hinder brain recovery after mild head injuries by weakening blood vessels, disrupting healing signals, and contributing to harmful protein buildup linked to cognitive decline.