Fish oil, but not olive oil, ameliorates depressive-like behavior and gut microbiota dysbiosis in rats under chronic mild stress

According to DiNicolantonio & O’Keefe (2020), most humans are deficient in long-chain marine omega-3s, and most importantly, in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which plays a key part in healthy cerebral and ocular development. Furthermore, DHA is important for mental health in children and adults, cellular membrane function, and cerebral neurotransmitter secretion. Studies have shown that a […]

Cognitive disorders, such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and age-related cognitive decline (ARCD), are prevalent in the elderly population across the world. Dietary components like n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFA) are thought to enhance cognitive status and potentiate treatment against cognitive decline in the elderly, however, the evidence to the efficacy of n-3 […]