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Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
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What we know
A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients through a healthy diet may offer benefits that supplements alone cannot provide.
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Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
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Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
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- ScienceDaily HealthMillions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
- ScienceDaily Top NewsMillions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit