Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Parris_Kidd2/publication/5775265_Kidd_P_M_Omega-3_DHA_and_EPA_for_cognition_behavior_and_mood_clinical_findings_and_structural-functional_synergies_with_cell_membrane_phospholipids_Altern_Med_Rev_12_207-227/links/56fa1af508ae38d710a307e3.pdf
Author: Parris M. Kidd, PhD
Title: Omega-3 DHA and EPA for
Cognition, Behavior, and Mood:
Clinical Findings and Structural Functional
Synergies with Cell
Membrane Phospholipids
Summary: Cognitive decline is a common phenomenon for middle to older populations. In many cases, it can lead to issues such as increased vulnerability to dementia. Thus, experts recommend that when diagnosed, measures are taken to slow the process. Now, increasing amounts of evidence show that increased consumption of DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids may help accomplish this. Such are the findings an epidemiology team lead by head researcher Kalmijn. In their experiment, 1,613 subjects (age 45-70), were tested for cerebral problems. Then, Kalmijn and the group gave each subject a survey about their dietary habits. The results clearly showed the benefits of Omega-3 consumption: the individuals who performed in the bottom 10% of cognitive function also showed the lowest intake of DHA and EPA Omega-3 fatty acids. Not only this, but the amount of cognitive function a subject showed was closely correlated with the relative amount of Omega-3's that subject consumed in their diet.
Link: This article is similar to my last one in that they both describe the incredible cerebral benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. It is a rare case where it they are necessary biological molecules, yet our body can produce little/none of the amount we need. Both of the articles focus on the brain, and how eating more Omega-3's is not only just a "good diet", but it is practically essential for good, continued cerebral function. Both articles also explain how we are just now finding out the multitude of specific cerebral functions which are improved by a diet high in Omega-3's.
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