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Omega-3 Supplements Do Not Support The Brain, But Omega-3 In Whole Foods Do

By Aqiyl Aniys | August 26th, 2015 | Modified - August 26th, 2015

A new study about omega-3 supplements published on August, 25, 2015 in The Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that oral supplementation by elder people had no statistically significant effect on cognitive function.

Emily Y. Chew, MD and her associates designed the study where 3741 subjects participated in a ancillary cognitive function study, and 3501 of the 3741 subjects underwent cognitive function testing over a five year period. The average age of the participants was 72.7 years and 57.5% were women.

Omega-3 supplements do not support brain function but omega-3 in whole foods do. Chew said a much better bet for all-around brain and heart health is eating foods naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, flaxseed and walnuts.^[2]

Sources:
[1] Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lutein/Zeaxanthin, or Other Nutrient Supplementation on Cognitive Function
[2] Fish Oil Supplements Just Don’t Cut It

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About Author: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys is the author of the books Alkaline Herbal Medicine, Alkaline Plant Based Diet and the children's book, Faith and Justice eat an Alkaline Plant Based Diet." He received a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, a BA in Organizational Behavior and Communications from NYU, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied social work. He enjoys boxing, kick boxing, cycling, power walking, and basically anything challenging, and his alkaline plant-based diet supports all that he does. Learn more about transitioning to an alkaline vegan diet using the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide.