J Alzheimers Dis December 2016 PMID 26890759

Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Memory Functions in Healthy Older Adults.

Nadine Külzow, A Veronica Witte, Lucia Kerti, Ulrike Grittner, Jan Philipp Schuchardt, Andreas Hahn, Agnes Flöel

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The study investigates whether long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (LCn3FA) can improve memory in healthy older adults by using a sensitive test called LOCATO, specifically for object-location memory (OLM).
Results showed that after 26 weeks of taking LCn3FA, participants had a significant increase in their omega-3 blood levels and performed better in recalling object locations compared to those on a placebo, although there was no significant effect on other memory tests like the AVLT.
The findings suggest that LCn3FA may have beneficial effects on certain types of memory in healthy aging, offering potential strategies to help preserve cognitive function in older adults.

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