Does aging change docosahexaenoic acid homeostasis? Implications for the challenge to cognitive health in the elderly

Does aging change docosahexaenoic acid homeostasis? Implications for the challenge to cognitive health in the elderly

Epidemiological studies fairly convincingly suggest that higher intake of fish and omega-3 fatty acids present in fish is associated with reduced risk for age-related cognitive decline (ARCD). Normally, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in plasma is positively associated with DHA intake. However, despite b...

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Main Authors: Castellano Christian-Alexandre, Chouinard-Watkins Raphaël, Tom Brenna J., Meyer Barbara J., Cunnane Stephen C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2011-07-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
Subjects:
aging
cognitive decline
dietary
docosahexaenoic acid
omega-3 fatty acid
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2011.0390

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2011.0390

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