Did you know that Fish Oil Stops the Brain Drain! As part of the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS) 1,111 women aged around 70 had their blood tested for levels of omega-3 fatty acids and, 8 years later, had MRI scans to measure their brain volume. Those with higher levels of omega-3s had larger total brain volumes eight years later. Those with twice as high levels of fatty acids (7.5 vs. 3.4 per cent) had a 0.7 per cent larger brain volume, with the increase measuring up to two inches (6cm), whilst lower levels of fatty acids were linked to smaller-sized brains, said the study, published in the journal Neurology. Those with higher levels of omega-3s also had a 2.7 per cent larger volume in the hippocampus area, the brain’s key memory centre. So, keep your brain healthy with lots of oily fish and a good quality omega-3 supplement! To check whether you are lacking in these essential fats there is a test you can do if you want to contact me on [email protected] for more details - watch where you get your fish also and make sure you know your sources Happy Sunny Monday - Mary Carmody Nutrition - Promoting a Healthier You Always
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:11:49 +0000
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