Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognitive Function with Aging, Dementia, and Neurological Disease

Assessed the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on: (1) cognitive function in normal aging; (2) the incidence of dementia; (3) treatment of dementia; (4) the incidence of several neurological diseases; & (5) clinical outcomes related to the progression of multiple sclerosis. Computerized databases were searched to identify potentially relevant studies & industry experts were contacted for unpublished data. The quantity & strength of evidence for effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the neurological conditions assessed vary greatly. Paucity of evidence in this area suggests that a great deal of epidemiological & clinical research remains to be done before any conclusions can be drawn or policy recommendations can be made. Illustrations.Maclean, Catherine H. is the author of 'Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognitive Function with Aging, Dementia, and Neurological Disease', published 2005 under ISBN 9781422302781 and ISBN 1422302784.