Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Omega-3 fish oils slow Alzheimer's disease, studies show

Omega-3 fatty acids may slow cognitive decline in some patients with very mild Alzheimer's disease, recent studies reported in the October issue of Archives of Neurology indicate. Supplements showed no effect in more advanced cases.

Alzheimer's disease is a severely debilitating condition that affects thinking, learning and memory, beginning with declines in episodic memory (including memory about events in one's own life). Drugs that are used to treat symptoms do not affect the underlying cause and progression of the disease. Several studies have shown that eating fish, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, may protect against Alzheimer's disease, leading researchers to question whether supplements could have similar effects.

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