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Is omega-3 intake associated with a lower risk of dementia?

Greater fish and long chain omega-3 intakes may reduce dementia risk, however several studies have reported conflicting results.

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Framingham study links higher DHA to reduced risk of dementia

Schaefer et al conducted a prospective follow-up study in 899 men and women who were free of dementia at baseline, had a median age of 76.0 years, and were followed up for a mean of 9.1 years for the development of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease.

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Video

  • Why are omega-3s important for health and wellbeing?

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    The importance and health benefits of long chain omega-3s for general health is the focus of an interview with world expert, Professor Berthold Koletzko, Professor of Paediatrics, University of Munich, Germany

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News & Events

  • USA Dietary Guidelines report recommends seafood

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    A Report from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, was released on June 15, 2010. This Report will lead the development of the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans due out later this year.

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Research

  • Omega-3s help prevent all-cause mortality and CVD events

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    A new study examined the effect of long chain omega-3 supplementation on all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in elderly men at high-risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Omega-3s

  • Are you getting enough omega-3s?
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    Take a quick quiz to find out if you are consuming enough foods rich in long chain omega-3s.

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