Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health
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 ome...
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| author | Wiktoria Wesołowska Emilia Bachoń Michalina Doligalska Aleksandra Stremel Agnieszka Leszyńska Julia Linke Zuzanna Bałoniak Dominika Kozłowska Julia Bałoniak Weronika Tuszyńska |
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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.
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| spelling | doaj-art-da1cff50c30d4f458ce406a48c9700c92025-08-20T02:26:19ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062025-01-017710.12775/JEHS.2025.77.56776Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain HealthWiktoria Wesołowska0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9112-9288Emilia Bachoń1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3676-7708Michalina Doligalska2https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1480-0677Aleksandra Stremel3https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1055-3818Agnieszka Leszyńska4https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9568-5659Julia Linke5https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1122-3625Zuzanna Bałoniak6https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6968-8781Dominika Kozłowska7https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3541-6076Julia Bałoniak8https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8843-2117Weronika Tuszyńska9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2395-6748Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Maius, Fredry 10, 61-701 PoznanClinical Hospital in Poznan, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznan, PolandMedical Hospital in Garwolin, Lubelska 50, 08-400 Garwolin, PolandCentre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orłowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, PolandPoznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Maius, Fredry 10, 61-701 Poznan, PolandSpecialist Hospital Wejherowo, dr Alojzego Jagalskiego 10, 84-200 Wejherowo, PolskaWarsaw Southern Hospital, Witolda Pileckiego 99, 02-781, Warsaw, PolandFaculty of Medicine, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, PolandFaculty of Medicine, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, PolandUniversity Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a Street, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland 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. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56776Omega-3 fatty acidsDHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid)Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs)Brain healthCognitive functions |
| spellingShingle | Wiktoria Wesołowska Emilia Bachoń Michalina Doligalska Aleksandra Stremel Agnieszka Leszyńska Julia Linke Zuzanna Bałoniak Dominika Kozłowska Julia Bałoniak Weronika Tuszyńska Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health Journal of Education, Health and Sport Omega-3 fatty acids DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) Brain health Cognitive functions |
| title | Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health |
| title_full | Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health |
| title_fullStr | Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health |
| title_short | Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Key Players in Cognitive Function and Brain Health |
| title_sort | omega 3 fatty acids key players in cognitive function and brain health |
| topic | Omega-3 fatty acids DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) Brain health Cognitive functions |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56776 |
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