Omega-3 fatty acids are present in fish such as salmon, sardines, lake trout, and albacore tuna . Eating fish at least twice a week can improve cardiovascular health .
Washington, United States, October 6 : According to an exploratory study, people who consume more omega-3 fatty acids in midlife may have improved cognitive skills and even better brain structure than those who consume less of these foods, according to the research published in Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology's medical journal, on October 5, 2022.Omega-3 fatty acids are present in fish such as salmon, sardines, lake trout, and albacore tuna.They can also be found in fatty acid-fortified supplements or foodstuffs at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, according to research author Claudia L. Satizabal, PhD, of the University of Texas Health Science Center, it is one way to improve our brain health.If people could increase their cognitive stamina and possibly prevent dementia by making simple diet changes, it could have a large effect on public health.
This is in accordance with the most recent American Heart Association dietary guidelines, which state that eating fish at least twice a week can improve cardiovascular health.In the cross-sectional study, 2,183 adults without dementia or stroke, with an average age of 46, participated.Their omega-3 fatty acid concentrations were tested.They also made assessments of their reasoning skills. The average amount of omega-3 fatty acids in the low group was 3.4 percent, while the high group was 5.2%.8% or more is considered optimal.Standard deviations are approximately 4% to 8%.Low values are those that fall below 4%. Their levels of omega-3 fatty acids were tested.They were evaluated on their reasoning abilities.Participants in the low group had an average omega-3 fatty acid content of 3.7 percent, while those in the high group had an average of 5.2%.An 8% or higher rating is considered excellent. According to Satizabal, the majority of the sample was non-Hispanic white adults, which could limit the study's utility to other groups, particularly if it included a small number of people of all races and ethnicities.