Importance of EPA and DHA blood levels in brain structure and function

High levels of omega-3 fatty acids correlate with longer DNA telomeres, lower inflammatory markers, and improved sympathetic and cardiovascular responses to stress. However, the impact of omega-3 supplements on telomerase, serum cortisol levels, and systemic inflammation remains poorly understood. In this randomized controlled trial by Madison et al. (2021), the authors investigated the effect of […]

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are a family of dietary fats that have several health benefits and include several members such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish, and α-linolenic acid which is found in perilla oil. As per Hamazaki (2019), following a landmark study in Greenland more than five decades ago, […]