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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

The simple diet change that could protect against dementia and motor neurone disease

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, nuts, and seeds, may play a crucial role in protecting against motor neurone disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), according to new research.

While a link between omega-3 consumption and a lower MND risk has been previously observed, the underlying mechanism remained unclear until now.

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