DHA supplementation improved both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial

Welma Stonehouse; Cathryn A Conlon; John Podd; Stephen R Hill; Anne-Marie Minihane; Crystal Haskell; David Kennedy

doi:10.3945/ajcn.112.053371

DHA supplementation improved both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial

Welma Stonehouse, Cathryn A Conlon, John Podd, Stephen R Hill, Anne-Marie Minihane, Crystal Haskell, David Kennedy

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Abstract

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is important for brain function, and its status is dependent on dietary intakes. Therefore, individuals who consume diets low in omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids may cognitively benefit from DHA supplementation. Sex and apolipoprotein E genotype (APOE) affect cognition and may modulate the response to DHA supplementation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1134-1143
Number of pages	10
Journal	American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume	97
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.112.053371
Publication status	Published - May 2013

Keywords

Adolescent
Adult
Dietary Supplements
Docosahexaenoic Acids
Double-Blind Method
Female
Food Habits
Humans
Male
Memory, Short-Term
Middle Aged
New Zealand
Reaction Time
Young Adult

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