fish oil supplements
Coverage of fish oil supplements 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.
- Alarming trend shows spike in lower GI cancer deaths among younger adults
The article highlights a concerning rise in lower gastrointestinal cancer deaths, particularly rectal cancer, among younger adults. It also addresses health risks linked to diet, supplements, and environmental factors, including peptides, fish oil, and extreme weather events.
- 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.