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| Title |
Contribution of omega-3 fatty acids for memory and cognitive function.
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| Published in |
Nutricion hospitalaria, September 2014
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| DOI | 10.3305/nh.2014.30.3.7632 |
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| Authors |
Dan L Waitzberg, Priscila Garla |
| Abstract |
A decline in memory and cognitive function is considered to be a normal consequence of aging. Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids are increasingly proposed as dietary supplements with the ability to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). To study the effect of omega-3 on cognitive decline through the review of recent observational, interventional, and experimental studies. We conducted a Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane and Embase search for epidemiological and clinical studies in the international literature using combinations of the following keywords: "Alzheimer's disease", "mild cognitive impairment", "cognitive function", "dietary factors", "omega-3 fatty acids", "EPA and DHA". Studies have shown the protective role of omega-3 fatty acids in mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and the risk and progression of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanism of action of omega-3 fatty acids on cognition. Doses, composition of EPA and DHA capsules and time of supplementation should be explored. |
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The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 4 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 50% |
| Colombia | 2 | 50% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 4 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 191 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | <1% |
| Brazil | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 189 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 44 | 23% |
| Student > Master | 19 | 10% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 12 | 6% |
| Other | 10 | 5% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 9 | 5% |
| Other | 26 | 14% |
| Unknown | 71 | 37% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 30 | 16% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 29 | 15% |
| Psychology | 9 | 5% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 7 | 4% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 7 | 4% |
| Other | 35 | 18% |
| Unknown | 74 | 39% |