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DHA
supplementDHA is essential for brain and eye health.
Reported Benefits
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Does Not Affect Brain Morphology in Healthy Adults
Külzow N, Witte AV, Köbe F, et al.
26 weeks of omega-3 supplementation raised red blood cell DHA/EPA but showed no cognitive domain improvements or brain morphology changes overall in healthy adults, except executive function gains in low-DHA subgroups.
Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Brain Functions: A Systematic Review
Witte AV, Kerti L, Margulies DS, Flöel A
DHA supplementation over 24 weeks reduced paired associate learning errors and improved late recognition memory in healthy adults, with quadrupled serum DHA levels correlating to better scores; no major side effects reported.
Fish Oil Supplementation Improves Executive Function in Healthy Young Adults
Bauer I, Hughes M, Rowsell R, et al.
2g daily fish oil rich in DHA/EPA increased erythrocyte DHA/EPA levels and improved executive function by 26% in healthy young adults, with higher oxyhemoglobin during tasks.
Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Brain Functions: A Systematic Review
Witte AV, Kerti L, Margulies DS, Flöel A
DHA supplementation over 24 weeks reduced paired associate learning errors and improved late recognition memory in healthy adults, with quadrupled serum DHA levels correlating to better scores; no major side effects reported.
DHA Supplementation Improves Episodic Memory in Healthy Elderly Subjects
Witte AV, Köbe F, Hajek KA, Kerti L, et al.
Six months of DHA supplementation significantly improved episodic memory in healthy elderly with low baseline scores, while no changes occurred in other cognitive domains.
DHA and EPA Supplementation Improves Reading and Behavior in Healthy Children
Kirby A, Woodward A, Jackson S, et al.
DHA/EPA supplementation improved focus-related tasks and behavior in healthy children, linked to elevated omega-3 status.
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May Help With
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affecting focus, impulse control, and executive function
DHA and EPA Supplementation Improves Reading and Behavior in Healthy Children
Kirby A, Woodward A, Jackson S, et al.
DHA/EPA supplementation improved focus-related tasks and behavior in healthy children, linked to elevated omega-3 status.
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