Fish Brains
Studies have suggested that eating fish may improve cognitive performance.
A Norwegian study of over 2,000 elderly people found that those who ate more than 10 grams per day of fish had noticeably better test score than those who ate less than 10 grams of fish per day. People who ate around 75 grams per day of fish had the best test scores.A Dutch study of 404 people, ages 50 to 70, found that omega-3 fatty acids were associated with a lower decline in several cognitive measures over three years.
However, a New Zealand study of over 2,400 people found strong and consistent links between the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and physical health and a less convincing link between EPA and mental health. It still showed health benefits, but not necessarily brain health.
I find it hard to eat fish more than once a week, but I do take a fish oil supplement each day with meals low in carbohydrates. The suggested health benefits are too many to be ignored.
Reference: NIH
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