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Daily supplementation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) helps to improve memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the principle omega-3 fatty acid in the brain, and previous studies have suggested an inverse correlation between higher DHA intake and the relative risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Investigators with the “Memory Improvement …
Cases of gum disease, most notably periodontis, may be reduced by moderate dietary intakes of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, causing an accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. Asghar Naqvi, from Harvard …