Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a structural constituent of membranes specifically in the
central nervous system. Its accumulation in the fetal brain takes place mainly during the last …

A systematic review was conducted to identify risk factors associated with the onset and
progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Moderate and high quality systematic reviews …

Context Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the most abundant long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acid in the brain. Epidemiological studies suggest that consumption of DHA is associated …

Background Omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega‐3 PUFAs) from fish and plant
sources are commonly considered as a promising non‐medical alternative to improve brain …

Background: Dietary fatty acids and antioxidants may contribute to decrease dementia risk,
but epidemiologic data remain controversial. The aim of our study was to analyze the …

This Opinion of the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies (NDA) deals
with the setting of Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) for fats. A lower bound of the reference …

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids could have neuroprotective properties against dementia,
which is becoming a major global public health issue. We conducted a systematic review of …

Neuroinflammation is a host defense mechanism associated with neutralization of an insult
and restoration of normal structure and function of brain. Neuroinflammation is a hallmark of …

BACKGROUND: Higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) is associated with a reduced
risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and milder forms of cognitive impairment (eg cognitive …

Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a common condition among the elderly, is
defined as a deterioration of memory, attention, and cognitive function that exceeds what …