Posted on 06/23/2022 7:28:09 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
New research shows that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease vs. those with lower levels, according to the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI). The study, led by Aleix Sala-Vila, Ph.D., suggested that providing extra dietary omega-3 DHA, especially for those carrying the ApoE4 gene (which approximately doubles an individual's susceptibility to develop AD) might slow the development of the disease. Such a cost-effective, low-risk dietary intervention like this could potentially save billions in health care costs.
In this prospective observational study, researchers examined the association of red blood cell (RBC) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) with incident Alzheimer's Disease (AD), while also testing for an interaction with APOE-ε4 carriership.
Risk for incident AD in the highest RBC DHA quintile (Q5, >6.1%) was 49% lower compared with the lowest quintile (Q1, <3.8%). An increase in RBC DHA from Q1 to Q5 was predicted to provide an estimated 4.7 additional years of life free of AD.
Further, the researchers noted that an increased intake of DHA might lower risk for developing AD, particularly in higher-risk individuals such as those carrying the APOE-ε4 allele, suggesting that they may benefit more from higher DHA levels than non-carriers.
So how does this paper stack up to others in this area?
"Most interestingly, 15 years ago similar findings were reported by Schaefer et al. in the parents of the individuals who were the focus of this present investigation (i.e., the Original Framingham Heart Study cohort). Schaefer et al. reported that participants in the top quartile of plasma phosphatidylcholine DHA experienced a significant, 47% reduction in the risk of developing all-cause dementia compared with those with lower levels," Dr. Harris continued. "Similar findings a generation apart in a similar genetic pool provide considerable confirmation of this DHA-dementia relationship."
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It's one of the few types I've been able to rely upon for quality, but I review others every year.
Thanks. We bought a Ninja a while ago. First couple of experiments - including Brussels sprouts - were unsatisfactory. Will try more later this Summer.
That’s smoked, right? My Dad used to like the ones in tomato sauce, too.
What hasn’t one up in price?
I get a bag of Brussel Sprouts, in a plastic bag ..not frozen, although it works with frozen also.. Clip the bag and pour in about two tsps of olive oil, and a little salt...microwave for four or five minutes and you have sprouts to use five at a time with a few meals after heating up.
They are delicious.
Darn it.
Yes, smoked.
When I was a kid, my Grandmother made them routinely, and I bought them often, after she was gone. But the price went way up long before the current inflation - just like most decent fish.
>> reduction in the risk of developing all-cause dementia
Eat healthy today for better living today.
Unlikely there’s a near term cure/salve for dementia. And that’s not to say we should stop trying.
I do that with Brussels sprouts, too, but add fresh ground pepper and garlic. Yum.
When my sis and I were traveling earlier this month we found a winery that served a Brussels sprouts and bacon pizza. It was delicious. Maybe even healthy based on comments on this thread.
More here. Especially if you are male:
https://www.md-health.com/Fish-Oil-and-Prostate-Cancer.html
Currently this is in the eggs good for you/ eggs not good category. IMHO YMMV
Holy Mackerel!
Read later.
I know!
Brussels have a bad name, but they are delish. And healthy.
And that winery’s name is?????
Libations Winery in Grove City, PA.
Thank you, Madam!
Will try it! Not been putting anything on the sprouts and they are good, so this new way may be even better. Thanks
yeah I read the blue zone studies which showed that a omega 3/6 ratio of close to 1 to 1 was characteristic of these area. Rhonda Patrick a big longevity commentator on youtube said the optimal omega 3 supplementation is about 4 grams daily.
I hope you get to like them...they are so darned healthy.
You are such a gift for FR.
Thank you for the encouragement, MarMema.
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