Key Takeaways

A new study shows that omega-3 deficiency could put women at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease.

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for everyone's health.

Prioritize eating omega-3-rich foods whenever possible, and talk with your doctor about taking a supplement.

Omega-3 fatty acids, a family of essential fats found in foods like salmon, walnuts, and chia seeds, are critical for many aspects of health. Now, a new study has found that omega-3 deficiency could put women at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

What the Study Says

The study, published in Alzheimer's and Dementia , found that women with Alzheimer’s showed a notable decrease in unsaturated lipids—especially those containing omega fatty acids—compared to healthy women and men with Alzheimer's.

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