Omega-3 fat supplementation found to improve brain function

The so-called omega-3 fats found in oily fish have in several studies been linked with improved brain function, including a reduced risk of depression. These fats also appear to have some capacity to protect against dementia. In a recent study individuals with Alzheimer's disease or what is know as 'mild cognitive impairment' were treated with omega-3 fats to assess their effect on brain function. Despite the short duration of this study and small numbers, this study ended up providing some positive results which I write about in my blog on Wednesday. This study appears to provide more evidence that omega-3 fats have a critical role to play in brain function, and may help to preserve our mental faculties as we age. For more on this, click this link.