1. A study using omega-3 fatty acid supplements by the American Association of Pediatrics showed that omega-3s helped with developing cognitive performance
2. The kinks in the tails of unsaturated fatty acids directly affect the neuronal membrane fluidity of a cell
3. The ion channels of neurons are dependent on correct fluidity/membrane composition, which is why a diet full of omega-3s helps slow cognitive decline
Questions: 1. What are omega-6 fatty acids' impacts on cognitive decline? Are they similar to that of omega-3 fatty acids?
2. Does the ratio of saturated and unsaturated fats in one's diet affect the makeup of the membranes of their cells? Essentially, how are membranes created, and how do saturated and unsaturated fats become part of the membranes?
The flow of your presentation was well organized. As questions arose, you seemed to be one step ahead of me, answering my questions with the next few slides.
In regards to cognitive development and damage repair post-stroke, is the effect of the omega-3s on neuron fluidity the main reason for these positive results? Following up on the effects on ion channels would be a good avenue to get more in-depth knowledge of what is going on in the brain membranes.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete1. A study using omega-3 fatty acid supplements by the American Association of Pediatrics showed that omega-3s helped with developing cognitive performance
ReplyDelete2. The kinks in the tails of unsaturated fatty acids directly affect the neuronal membrane fluidity of a cell
3. The ion channels of neurons are dependent on correct fluidity/membrane composition, which is why a diet full of omega-3s helps slow cognitive decline
Questions:
1. What are omega-6 fatty acids' impacts on cognitive decline? Are they similar to that of omega-3 fatty acids?
2. Does the ratio of saturated and unsaturated fats in one's diet affect the makeup of the membranes of their cells? Essentially, how are membranes created, and how do saturated and unsaturated fats become part of the membranes?
The flow of your presentation was well organized. As questions arose, you seemed to be one step ahead of me, answering my questions with the next few slides.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to cognitive development and damage repair post-stroke, is the effect of the omega-3s on neuron fluidity the main reason for these positive results?
Following up on the effects on ion channels would be a good avenue to get more in-depth knowledge of what is going on in the brain membranes.
Overall, good job.