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Omega-3 fatty acid may help prevent Alzheimer’s brain lesions

alzheimer's | biomedical | diet | health | omega-3 fats | supplements

A type of omega-3 fatty acid may slow the growth of two brain lesions that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, UC Irvine scientists have discovered. The finding suggests that diets rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. This study with genetically modified mice is the first to [...]