Better Memory

Nutrients improve memory in older adults

Omega-3s after recovering from depression - Doctors said there is a link between low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, cognitive impairment, dementia, and depression. In this study, researchers measured omega-3 levels in 132 people, average age 68, who had recovered from major depression. Those who had higher levels of total omega-3s and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)—as well as lower levels of the omega-6 arachidonic acid compared to EPA—had better cognitive scores than those with lower omega-3 levels and higher omega-6 levels. In participants with recurring depression, those with higher total omega-3 levels scored better on memory tests of immediate recall than those with lower omega-3 levels. Commenting on the findings, doctors said omega-3 may play a direct role in immediate recall memory.

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