Key Benefits of Omega-3

Sound Body, Sound Mind

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Dementia [ 1 | 2 ]

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia; dementia caused by vascular disease, usually atherosclerosis, accounts for most of the rest.

Alzheimer's disease is less common in Japan, probably explained by a high intake of Omega-3 fatty acids from fish in the Japanese diet.

A positive connection was made during a two-year study of the dietary habits of 5,386 men and women aged 55+. High intake of total fat, especially saturated fat, correlated to development of both types of dementia. Fish consumption was associated with a reduced risk of dementia and especially Alzheimer's disease.