Anti-Alzheimer's Mechanism In Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found

ScienceDaily ^ | Jan. 2, 2008 | University of California - Los Angeles.

[ConservativeMind]

Everyone should consider taking high-potency fish oil pills if they don't eat salmon, tuna, or sardines on a regular basis.

There are many benefits accruing to DHA and EPA Omega-3s.

[edcoil]

I saw the Omega - 13 on Galaxy Quest. Worked great.

A little levity folks. Happy New Year.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Bump that.

[topher]

bump

[Cicero]

I should think cod liver oil pills would do the trick.

This article doesn’t say how much omega 3 fatty oil is indicated.

Cod liver oil is also a useful source of Vitamin D, which is important especially in winter when people don’t get much sun.

[visualops]

So was grandma and the cod-liver oil right all along?

[yorkie]

The following chart contains a sampling of foods high in DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids (combined):

Foods High in DHA and EPA (Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids) Food Grams in 100-gram
serving Grams in normal-sized
serving
Sardine oil 20.79 2.83 (1 tablespoon)
Cod liver oil 17.87 2.43 (1 tablespoon)
Herring oil 10.48 1.43 (1 tablespoon)
Salmon, Atlantic (farmed)* 2.15 3.89 (half fillet)
Mackerel, Pacific and jack* 1.85 3.25 (1 fillet)
Pickled herring 1.39 .42 (2 pieces)
Salmon, Chinook* 1.74 2.68 (half fillet)
Salmon, pink* 1.28 1.6 (half fillet)
Mackerel, Atlantic* 1.20 1.07 (1 fillet)
Rainbow trout (farmed)* 1.15 .82 (1 fillet)
Bluefish* .99 1.16 (1 fillet)
Sardines, canned in oil .98 .90 (1 can, 92 grams)
White tuna, canned in water .86 .73 (3 ounces, 85 grams)
*Cooked with dry heat
Note: DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid. EPA stands for eicosapentaeonic acid. Both are derivatives of alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, which is an omega-3 fatty acid.
Source: National Agriculture Library, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Time To Switch Cooking Oils?
Omega-6 essential fatty acids include linoleic acid (LA), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and arachidonic acid (AA). LA is found in common cooking oils, including sunflower oil, corn oil, canola oil, and safflower oil. GLA is found in some seeds, and AA is present in meat and animal products.

The following chart lists several foods that have high levels of omega-6 fatty acids:

Foods High in Omega-6 Fatty Acids Food Grams in 100-gram
serving Grams in normal-sized
serving
Sunflower oil, linoleic
(60% and over) 65.70 8.94 (1 tablespoon)
Corn oil 58.00 7.89 (1 tablespoon)
Sunflower oil, linoleic
(less than 60%) 39.80 5.41 (1 tablespoon)
Sunflower seeds, oil roasted 37.82 25.53 (half cup)
Sunflower oil, linoleic
(hydrogenated) 35.30 4.80 (1 tablespoon)
Sunflower seeds, dry roasted 32.78 20.98 (half cup)
Canola oil 20.30 2.84 (1 tablespoon)
Peanuts 15.56 11.36 (half cup)
Safflower oil 14.35 1.95 (1 tablespoon)
Almonds, unblanched 12.21 8.67 (half cup)
Pumpkin seeds 8.76 2.80 (half cup)
Olive oil 7.90 1.07 (1 tablespoon)
Source: National Agriculture Library, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

[668 - Neighbor of the Beast]

Grandma always said fish was brain food. (Grandma went 1 for 3 at spawning geniuses.)

[yorkie]

The link to the charts in #7 is:

http://www.allaboutvision.com/nutrition/fatty_acid_2.htm

[dcgard]

My mother in law, is stage 5 to stage 6 in her Alzheimers. I’ll tell you that Salmon was her favorite dish, ate alot of fish actually. I’m sure there are some outliers, as with everything, but just suprising given the situation.

That being said, I still may go out and get some fish oil for myself and the wife, though.

[visualops]

Hmm I switched from corn to canola but I think I’ll switch back again. Corn oil tastes a little better I think.

[visualops]

Well, it certainly won’t hurt you.

[krb]

As time goes on we find that grandma was right about a lot of stuff.

[Diver Dave]

I should bookmark this item otherwise I’ll forget all about it tomorrow. :)

[hellbender]

Shellfish also contain omega-3s, some at levels comparable to those in some species of salmon. Shellfish are also low in fat.

http://www.nyseafood.org/nutrition/health2.asp

[Balding_Eagle]

Given the hsitory of a lot of these studies, we will find out that these oils have nothing to do with a ‘cure’ or delay. Based on the historical record of a lot of studies it’s even possible to predict that at some future date they may report that the oils are a contributing factor.

[traderrob6]

Krill oil is excellent.

[goodnesswins]

NAH....I think cod liver oil pre-dates EVERYTHING. P.S. Everyone.....Take Carlson’s Lemon Flavored Cod Liver oil....it’s the best!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

As time goes on we find that grandma was right about a lot of stuff.

Or, as my Grandma used to say, "Why is common sense so uncommon?"

[traderrob6]

“Hmm I switched from corn to canola but I think I’ll switch back again. Corn oil tastes a little better I think.”

Vegetable based high temp extracted oils are the worst. Cold pressed Olive oil and for high temp frying coconut oil are much MUCH healther for you.