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omega-3 fatty acid
Coverage of omega-3 fatty acid in the Nexus archive.
- What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course
A large-scale clinical trial found that long-term consumption of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid abundant in oily fish, does not improve cognitive function. The study challenges the effectiveness of fish oil supplements for cognitive benefits.
- 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.