The Claim
In older adults with the APOE ε4 gene variant, moderate to high dietary intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from food is associated with slower decline in semantic memory and perceptual speed, with the greatest benefit observed at moderate intake levels rather than the highest, suggesting a non-linear protective effect.
What the research says
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For older people who carry a specific gene variant called APOE ε4, eating moderate amounts of fish or other foods rich in omega-3s might help them remember things and think clearly a bit longer — but eating even more doesn’t help any more, and might not help at all.
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In older adults with the APOE ε4 gene variant, moderate to high dietary intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from food is associated with slower decline in semantic memory and perceptual speed, with the greatest benefit observed at moderate intake levels rather than the highest, suggesting a non-linear protective effect.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: APOE ε4 and the associations of seafood and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids with cognitive decline
In older people with a specific gene (APOE ε4), eating fish or seafood once a week may help their memory and thinking skills stay sharper longer, and eating even more than that doesn’t seem to help much more.
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