Omega 3 fatty acid for the prevention of dementia

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Authors

Julie K. Gammack · Saint Louis University

Alan D. Dangour · Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network

Abstract

There is a growing body of evidence from biological, observational and epidemiological studies that suggests a protective effect of omega 3 PUFA against dementia. However, until data from randomized trials become available for analysis, there is no good evidence to support the use of dietary or supplemental omega 3 PUFA for the prevention of cognitive impairment or dementia.

Topics & Keywords

Fatty Acid Research and Health Diet and metabolism studies Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005379.pub2