Wired July 05, 2026 • 10:00

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Stave Off Dementia After All - WIRED

By Ritsuko Kawai

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Stave Off Dementia After All - WIRED

A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish such as mackerel and sardines, is thought to improve cognitive function by supporting connections between brain cells… [+3913 chars]

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