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Can Fish Oil Benefit Older Adult Brains? Here's What Study Says

Omega-3 fatty acid use could benefit those with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease. (Credit: Image by rawpixels.com on Freepik)

Can fish oil benefit brain health in older adults? Well, it depends. A new study found that while a specific group of older adults could benefit from regular fish oil use, the general population did not experience the same advantages.

A clinical trial conducted at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) examined the brain health effects of fish oil among older adults and discovered that omega-3 fatty acid use could benefit those with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's. However, researchers did not find significant benefits for all older adults in general.

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