Cranberry and Dementia

Cranberry Consumption May Boost Memory and Ward Off Dementia in Elderly

A new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial.  The study lasted 12 weeks.  Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…

Omega-3-Carotenoids-Vitamin E and Cognition

Omega-3, Carotenoids and Vitamin E May Improve Cognitive Performance

A new study, The Cares Study (Cognitive Impairements Study), found that combining Omega-3, Carotenoids like Lutein and Vitamin E could improve memory in cognitively healthy older adults. Researcher’s recruited cognitively healthy adults over the age of 65 to participate in this double blind placebo controlled randomized clinical study.  The study lasted 24 months.  Participants were…

Omega 3 and Brain Trauma

Omega-3’s May Protect Brains in American Football Athletes

A new study suggests high dose Omega-3 supplements may give NCAA American Football players protection from continuous head injuries in addition to providing cardiovascular benefits. Consistent sub-concussive head impacts (RHI) throughout a football season are associated with increases in levels of a biomarker of nerve fiber injury called Nf-L (serum neurofilament light). Two NCAA (National…

Omega 3 and Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Patients’ Memory Test Scores Remain Stable While Taking Omega-3

A new study in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease found memory test scores remained stable in participants supplementing with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids. Over 30 patients participated in this study.  18 individuals were given 2.3 grams of Omega-3 daily in divided doses, while 15 individuals were designated as the control group.  Spinal fluid samples were collected…

Lutein and Cognitive Effects

Recent Research Bolsters Case for Lutein’s Cognitive Effects

New research published in The Journal of Nutrition, reinforces the cognitive benefits associated with Lutein.  Lutein is a carotenoid, which are a class of phytonutrients found in a wide variety of plants, bacteria and algae and provide important antioxidants functions, and have been linked to improved brain health. Lutein has also been widely associated as…

Omega 3 prenatal

Maternal Intake of Fish, Omega-3s and Omega-6s Linked to Child Neurodevelopment

A new large scale review recently published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported significant differences in children whose mother’s consumed large amounts of Fish and Omega-3s in comparison to mothers that did not.  Prior observational studies have established some evidence that taking Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) during pregnancy might be beneficial to…

omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 Levels Linked to Better Cognitive Performance

A new study has found that increased serum levels of Omega-3 essential fatty acids were associated with older men and women seeing improved performance on neuropsychological tests. Data from over 750 participants of the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study was analyzed.  The individuals participating in that study had ages ranging from 53 to…