December 2022 PMID 36198518

Association of Red Blood Cell Omega-3 Fatty Acids With MRI Markers and Cognitive Function in Midlife: The Framingham Heart Study.

Claudia L Satizabal, Jayandra Jung Himali, Alexa S Beiser, Vasan Ramachandran, Debora Melo van Lent, Dibya Himali, Hugo J Aparicio, Pauline Maillard, Charles S DeCarli, William S Harris, Sudha Seshadri

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The overall agreement is strong, evidenced by phrases like 'omega-3s linked to better brain structure' and 'may increase reasoning.' Posts use enthusiastic language such as 'boost brain health' and emphasize the scientific significance by mentioning MRI markers and cognitive improvements, showing deep engagement and a belief in the study's meaningful implications.

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The study examined how levels of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells relate to brain health and cognitive function in middle-aged adults, finding that higher omega-3 levels are associated with better brain structure (like larger hippocampal volume) and cognitive performance, especially in noncarriers of the e4 gene.
Researchers measured DHA and EPA in blood, analyzed brain MRI markers, and tested cognition, revealing that better omega-3 status correlates with reduced signs of brain aging.
The effects of omega-3s on brain health varied based on genetic factors (e4 gene), with stronger positive associations observed in people without the e4 gene, suggesting genetics may influence omega-3 benefits for brain aging during midlife.]

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Cedrik Armes

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Also, cognitive function may improve, risk for Alzheimer’s decrease and life expectancy increase with higher blood levels of omega 3 (omega-3 index >8%) (PMID: 36198518; 34134132). https://t.co/sh0n0AsNLw

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Boost #brainhealth with omega-3s!

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Study links omega-3s to improved brain structure, cognition at #midlife Healthy study volunteers whose red blood cells contained higher concentrations of #omega3 were found to have better brain structure & cognitive function in middle age. DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000201296 https://t.co/Zdjtd8rfhq

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魚を食べよう。「より高いオメガ3脂肪酸濃度は、より良い脳構造と認知機能に関連していることを示唆しています」 Association of Red Blood Cell Omega-3 Fatty Acids With MRI Markers and Cognitive Function in Midlife https://t.co/x4OFyOKG5R

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