Omega 3 fatty acid for the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia

BACKGROUND: Evidence from observational studies suggests that diets high in omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may protect people from cognitive decline and dementia. The strength of this potential protective effect has recently been tested in randomized controlled trials. OBJECTI...

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Main Authors: Emma Sydenham, Alan D. Dangour, Wee-Shiong Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802012000600013&lng=en&tlng=en