Popular supplement linked to slower brain repair raises dementia concerns

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Fish oil has been hailed as one of the best supplements for brain health, but new findings have called this widely held belief into question.The compound has previously been recognised for its ability to reduce inflammation, positioning it as a key player in the fight against cardiovascular disease.And while scientific evidence has repeatedly suggested it is one of the most important components of a healthy diet, evidence for the benefits of taking supplements has been less conclusive.The latest body of research looking at the neurovascular system has suggested that fish supplements could do more harm than good for certain people.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Lead author Onder Albayram, PhD, neuroscientist and associate professor at the Medical University of South Carolina and a member of the National Trauma Society Committee, said: "Fish oil supplements are everywhere, and people take them for a range of reasons, often without a clear understanding of their long-term effects."We...

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