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

• Published in: Cochrane database of systematic reviews no. 6; p. CD005379
• Main Authors: Sydenham, Emma, Dangour, Alan D, Lim, Wee-Shiong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 13.06.2012
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cognition Disorders - prevention & control; Dementia - prevention & control; Fatty Acids, Omega-3 - therapeutic use; Female; Humans; Male; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

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 randomised controlled trials. To assess the effec...