Life expectancy is increasing and so is the prevalence of age-related non-communicable
diseases (NCDs). Consequently, older people and patients present with multi-morbidities …

Optimal nutrition is one of the most important determinants of healthier ageing, reducing the
risk of disability, maintaining mental and physical functions, and thus preserving and …

Long chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FA), such as eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to be important components in a …

An NIH State of the Science Conference panel concluded in 2010 that insufficient evidence
is available to recommend the use of any primary prevention therapy for Alzheimer's disease …

In a growing elderly population, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and age related cognitive
decline (ARCD) are increasing in prevalence worldwide. In the search for food compounds …

Context Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCn-3PUFAs) are widely
considered as nootropic agents that may be beneficial in reversing cognitive impairment …

The brain is a lipid-rich organ where docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is enriched and where
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may have anti-inflammatory effects. The potential role for n–3 …

Oxidative stress and inflammation have been recognized as important contributors to the risk
of chronic non-communicable diseases. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may regulate …

Background: Increased consumption of n− 3 (omega-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LC PUFAs), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid …

Background Evidence from observational studies suggests that diets high in omega‐3 long‐
chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may protect people from cognitive decline and …