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04/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Combining B-vitamins and omega-3s found to reduce risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s

A recent study by the University of Oxford discovered that a combination of B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids could lower the risk of dementia by reducing the rate at which the disease develops. Part of the Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing (OPTIMA), the study found that the interaction between the two nutrients is key […]

03/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study assesses dementia risk reduction through intake of B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids

A study on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) emphasized the importance of nutrient-nutrient interaction in preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to its findings, MCI progression can be reduced through treatment with B-vitamins, but success depends on good levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The study was published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. Poor nutrition is one of the driving factors of dementia and […]

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