Posted on 09/07/2021 9:03:53 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
A unique study on Alzheimer's disease examines the effect of omega-3 fatty acids with memory tests and testing of spinal fluid.
"This study is unique. It is the first ever to collect data on these new biomarkers in people with Alzheimer's disease treated with omega-3 fatty acids (FFAs)," says Yvonne Freund-Levi.
She does point out that it is a small study—it includes 33 patients, 18 of whom were given omega-3 supplements morning and evening, and 15 who made up the control group. Spinal fluid samples were collected, and patients performed a memory test, both at the start of the study and after six months.
"We can see that the memory function of the patients in the group that had taken omega-3 is stable, whereas the patients in the control group have deteriorated. That's what the memory tests show," says Yvonne Freund-Levi.
"But we can't see any differences between the groups when we look at the various biomarkers in the spinal fluid samples."
What the researchers can see, however, is that there are differences within the group given omega-3. There was an increase of two of the markers that are linked to damaged nerve cells. There is, however, no clinical link to the memory tests.
"Even if this data isn't enough for us to change our recommendations to patients at this time, it is an interesting material for researchers to build on."
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalxpress.com ...
Do note eating Omega-3s from fish is considered our best source.
I wouldn’t sign up for an experimental study where I had to have repeated spinal taps. eek
A major step forward is that researchers in the future will be able to examine the biomarkers in blood samples rather than having to perform spinal tap procedures on the patients.
“We have already tested this approach at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Without a doubt, it is so much better for the patients.”
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gee, ya think??
I take the Spring Valley Fish, Flax and Borage Oil gel caps.
what do those cost and amount in bottle?
6.88 for 120 softgels take two daily so a 1 month supply.
Do note eating Omega-3s from fish is considered our best source.
That’s debatable for various reasons - including consistent dosing, mercury and other contaminants in fish, and cost.
Thanks for the tip. I figure most those Omega 3 tablets are tastless, and better safe than sorry.
It’s not hurting anything.
Some of my now deceased relatives were firm believers in taking Cod Liver Oil every day. My first reaction to that?
“Yuck!”
So they discovered that fish is brain food?
Somehow my grandmother knew that decades ago.
Free advice:
No amount of Omega 3 will work if there’s no effective reduction in Omega 6.
Furthermore, if the pendulum swings too far - due to ‘supplements’, not food - you end up in the same boat.
Yes, too much Omega 3 is akin to a poison, just like too much Omega 6. So are cheap sources of Omega 3 supplements (most O3 supplements are utter garbage).
thanks- got some relatives that should probably be taking them- might not hurt to take myself even- those are plenty cheap enough for the 3 ingredient combo
Do you know how much it costs to subscribe to ConsumerLab.com? I checked, but one needs to give your email address first and I’m trying to cut back the promo emails I receive.
What the researchers can see, however, is that there are differences within the group given omega-3. There was an increase of two of the markers that are linked to damaged nerve cells.O3 caused an increase in damage markers???
2 year = $78
No O3 did not cause increase in damage markers. They are saying that in a couple of the O3 people they found an increase in a couple of the markers associated with decline, but there was no decline in function.
Memory function gets worse over time. The “markers” increase over time too. If the O3 helped, they do not know why. Correlation is not causation, but if you have no idea of the cause, correlation is all there is to look at.
The pain level goes to 11…
LOL. That’s great.
Yes, I understand the correlation/causation difference. I just found it odd that they stated it only for the Omega-3 group. If it was natural progression and coincidence, then one would expect it to be uniform across all groups - the baseline as it were. So one can assume neither causation nor correlation without further study.
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