Omega-3’s for Alzheimer’s Disease
Here’s more evidence that fish oil supplementation and antioxidants might be beneficial for at least some people facing Alzheimer’s disease: A new report published in the July 2015 issue of The FASEB Journal describes the findings of a very small study in which people with mild clinical impairment, such as those in the very early stages of the disease, saw clearance of the hallmark amyloid-beta protein and reduced inflammation in neurological tissues. Although the findings involved just 12 patients over the course of 4 to 17 months, the findings suggest further clinical study of this relatively inexpensive and plentiful supplement should be conducted.
“We’ve known for a long time that omega-3 fatty acids and some antioxidants can be beneficial to people with a wide range of health problems, as well as protective for healthy people,” said Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of The FASEB Journal. “Now, we know that the effects of these supplements may extend to Alzheimer’s disease as well. Although these supplements are considered to be generally safe and are very easy to obtain, full-scale clinical trials are necessary to verify the findings of this research and to identify who might benefit the most.”
Reference
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. (2015, June 30). Omega-3 supplements, antioxidants may help with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease: Clinical trials of omega-3, antioxidant supplementation should be undertaken for people with Alzheimer’s disease with mild clinical impairment.ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 8, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150630121656.htm