Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit

New warning to anyone taking omega-3 for brain health

Researchers studied hundreds of people across two years

Fish oil supplements no match for Alzheimer's risk, new study finds

A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at USC found a revelation regarding fish oil supplements. Here's the researchers' findings.

Think Omega-3 Supplements Can Boost Your Memory? A New Study Suggests Otherwise

A recent study found that omega-3 supplements failed to improve cognition or brain health in participants.

A New Study Challenges the Brain Health Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerOne in five people in the U.S. over age 60 takes fish oil supplements.Credit: Olena Malik / Getty ImagesA new study found that fish oil supplements did not preserve cognition or brain volume in older adults at risk of Alzheimer’s disease.Brain health depends on a combination of factors, and omega-3 supplements alone may not be enough to prevent Alzheimer’s.Fish oil supplements may offer other benefits, but exercise, …

Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit

Fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain, but a two-year study found no meaningful benefits for memory, cognition, or Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The results challenge the idea that fish oil pills can help prevent Alzheimer’s and shift attention toward overall diet and lifestyle instead.