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…

The B’s for Brain?

Traditionally  B vitamins have been associated with their ability to nourish the central nervous system and the adrenal glands.  Often referred to as “Stress Vitamins” these water soluble vitamins get depleted rapidly in our bodies during times of stress.  A number of recent studies have looked at the the ability of B vitamins, especially folic…