Thinking skills may not be improved with fish and nuts consumption

A new study proves that omega-3 fatty acids may not improve thinking skills, contrary to older researches. This study is published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “There has been a lot of interest in omega-3s as a way to prevent or delay cognitive decline, but unfortunately our study did not find a protective effect in older women. In addition, most randomized trials of omega-3 supplements have not found an effect”, said study author Eric Ammann, MS, of the University of Iowa in Iowa City. “However, we do not recommend that people change their diet based on these results. Researchers continue to study the relationship between omega-3s and the health of the heart, blood vessels, and brain. We know that fish and nuts can be healthy alternatives to red meat and full-fat dairy products, which are high in saturated fats”.