Gary Brecka reviews research on omega-3s and brain health. A University of Texas study found omega-3 supplements linked to better brain structure and cognition in middle-aged adults. A meta-analysis in Translational Psychiatry showed omega-3s reduced anxiety, and a Journal of Clinical Psychiatry report found they helped stabilize mood in bipolar patients.
A study from the University of Texas Health Science Center found that omega-3 supplementation was associated with improved brain structure and cognitive function in middle-aged adults. So as we get older, our brain naturally undergoes changes that can affect cognitive function. However, research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids can slow down age-related cognitive decline and all kinds of other mental conditions. So for instance, a meta-analysis that was published in the Translational Psychiatry journal found that omega-3 supplements could reduce symptoms of anxiety. Furthermore, Omega-3s have been explored as an adjunct treatment for bipolar disorder and even schizophrenia. There's research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that indicates that omega-3 supplementation can help stabilize mood and reduce the severity of symptoms in individuals with bipolar disorder. Ultimate human.
