Category Archives: Cognitive Function

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

The importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in the diet is now evident, as well as the need to return to a more physiologic omega-6/omega-3 ratio of about 1-4/1 rather than the ratio of 20-16/1 provided by current Western diets. … Continue reading

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Beta-carotene supplementation long-term may delay mental decline

According to a study from Harvard, men who supplement with beta-carotene long-term may experience a slower rate of age- related cognitive decline.In a newly published study, researchers tested the cognitive function of participants in the Physicians’ Health Study II (PHSII), … Continue reading

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