New Research Reveals That Fish Oil Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s in Certain High-Risk Individuals

Clinical trial at OHSU demonstrates significant benefits for individuals with genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s.
A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University indicates that fish oil supplements may benefit certain older adults who have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease.

The study was recently published in the journal JAMA Network Open.

The results come amid claims that fish oil supplements can improve brain function in people with memory problems. The study found no statistically significant benefit for all older adults in general. However, among those enrolled in the study who also carry a gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease, it showed a reduction in the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.