Research shows that human bodies need Omega 3 fatty acids, but we have a hard time producing it. Western society has had dynamic changes in diet that have let to a lack of it in our everyday food, but it is considered important for long term brain development and fighting depression. Research on mice from adolescence to adulthood without Omega 3 fatty acids showed decreased cognitive function and increased anxiety. The research found two possible methods for regenerating the brain’s function after receiving too little Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are important in cellular function and can be found in everyday foods or vitamins, but be sure to find an appropriate dosage for your age and gender.
Key Takeaways:
- Omega-3 fatty acids should be an important part of your diet because they help protect against numerous diseases including neuropsychiatric ones.
- There was a research done on mice and found that they can counter act the effects of omega-3 deficiency by enhancing the mGlu5 receptor or inhibiting degradation of a specific cannabinoid.
- Omega-3 deficiency is more common today because of people now have a different diet than before.
“They were able to observe how a low omega-3 diet starting from pre-adulthood reduces the level of the fatty acids in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that is responsible for psychological functions such as decision making, executive control and reasoning, and the nucleus accumbens, an area of the brain that deals with reward-related cognition and the control of emotions.”
Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-12-29-omega-3-fatty-acids-are-crucial-to-proper-brain-nourishment-throughout-life-according-to-recent-research.html
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