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• Title:
  Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health
• Creator:
  Wesołowska, Wiktoria;
  Bachoń, Emilia;
  Doligalska, Michalina;
  Stremel, Aleksandra;
  Leszyńska, Agnieszka;
  Linke, Julia;
  Bałoniak, Zuzanna;
  Kozłowska, Dominika;
  Bałoniak, Julia;
  Tuszyńska, Weronika
• Description:
  Introduction: Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA and EPA, are crucial for brain health. Modern diets, often lacking in omega-3, highlight their importance in combating cognitive decline, neurodegenerative diseases, and mental disorders. Purpose of research: This study explores the roles of omega-3 fatty acids in brain health and cognitive functions, including their mechanisms of action and potential in preventing and alleviating neurodegenerative diseases. Materials and methods: This study involves a comprehensive review of scientific literature on the impact of omega-3 fatty acids on brain health and cognitive functions. The literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, and meta-analyses relevant to omega-3 fatty acids, brain health, cognitive functions, and mental health outcomes. Results and conclusions: Research shows that DHA and EPA supplementation can significantly improve memory and learning, especially in older individuals and those with cognitive impairments. Omega-3s also show potential in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In mental health, omega-3s can help reduce symptoms of depression and schizophrenia, although effectiveness depends on dosage and the EPA to DHA ratio. Omega-3s are essential for brain health and cognitive functions. Their supplementation, combined with cognitively stimulating activities, offers substantial benefits, especially in aging populations. Further research is needed to fully understand omega-3s' mechanisms, optimal dosing, and their use in preventing and treating neurological disorders.
• Object availability:
  free access
• Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 ;
  Prawa autorskie (c) 2025 Wiktoria Wesołowska, Emilia Bachoń, Michalina Doligalska, Aleksandra Stremel, Agnieszka Leszyńska, Julia Linke, Zuzanna Bałoniak, Dominika Kozłowska, Julia Bałoniak, Weronika Tuszyńska
• Date:
  2025.01.03
• Type:
  info:eu-repo/semantics/article;
  info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
• Language:
  English
• Source:
  Journal of Education, Health and Sport; Vol. 77 (2025); 56776;
  Journal of Education, Health and Sport; Tom 77 (2025); 56776;
  2391-8306
• Format:
  application/pdf
• Publisher:
  Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
• Relation: https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56776/40982
• Subject:
  Omega-3 fatty acids;
  DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid);
  EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid);
  Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs);
  Brain health;
  Cognitive functions;
  Neurodegenerative diseases;
  Alzheimer's disease (AD);
  Mental health;
  Depression;
  Schizophrenia
• Identifier: https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56776
• Data provider:
  Akademicka Platforma Czasopism
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• Type:
  text