For decades, older adults have been advised to take omega-3 supplements to strengthen bones, protect the heart and support the immune system.
But now researchers believe the supplement may have a downside – cognitive decline.
A study, published last week in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease by Chinese researchers, found that older adults taking omega-3 supplements experienced faster declines in memory and thinking skills over time.
The study examined cognitive and brain imaging changes over five years in 273 omega-3 users and compared them with a control group of 546 non-users.
Participants taking omega-3 supplements were found to have experienced a more
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