Omega-3 Fatty Supplements No Good for Alzheimer’s Disease Patients

Boston (DbTechNo) - Results of a new study find that omega-3 fatty acids to not reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in patients.

This study finding contradicts previous studies that suggested that omega-3 supplementation could actually slow down the progression of the disease.

The study was conducted over 18 months, and found when given to Alzheimer’s disease patients, the supplements did not slow down the progression of the disease.

“These trial results do not support the routine use of DHA for patients with Alzheimer’s,” said Dr Joseph Quinn of Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland.

Another study just published found that healthy adults with slight memory loss did show improvement when treated with omega-3 fatty acids.

Both studies were to be presented at the international Alzheimer’s Association meeting in Vienna.