Lower Omega-3 levels in women may raise Alzheimer’s risk: Here’s what to do

OMEGA 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids which are synthesizesed in small quantities only in the human body. Hence they are called essential nutrients. The three types of Omega3 fatty acids which are medically important are 1. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) 2. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 3. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Omega 3 fatty acid which is plant origin is ALA. The other 2 are found in fish and fish oils. Studies have shown that the level of OMEGA fatty acid especially DHA is low in Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a Neurodegenerative disease in which amyloid plaques and tau proteins accumulate in the brain and cause death and destruction of neurons. This leads to various neurological symptoms like difficulty in thinking, concentration, memory, reason