The Claim
The interaction between B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in slowing cognitive decline in mild cognitive impairment may be mechanistically linked to the role of B vitamins in methylating phosphatidylethanolamine to form phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid enriched in omega-3 fatty acids that supports brain structure and synaptic function.
What the research says
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Some scientists think that taking B vitamins and omega-3s together might help slow memory loss in people with early memory problems, because B vitamins help turn one type of fat in the brain into another that’s full of omega-3s and helps brain cells communicate better.
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The interaction between B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in slowing cognitive decline in mild cognitive impairment may be mechanistically linked to the role of B vitamins in methylating phosphatidylethanolamine to form phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid enriched in omega-3 fatty acids that supports brain structure and synaptic function.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that B vitamins only helped slow memory loss in older adults who already had high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood. The researchers think this is because B vitamins help turn a brain fat called phosphatidylethanolamine into another one, phosphatidylcholine, which is rich in omega-3s and helps brain cells communicate better.
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