Thursday, February 14, 2013

Omega-3 for a Sharp Mind


A recent study published in the Journal of Neurology presented compelling evidence that Omega-3 is essential to keeping your mind sharp, particularly in the latter years.

Blood levels taken of 1,575 dementia free adults, whose average age was 67, showed a high correlation between superior visual and abstract memory and elevated levels of Omega-3.  “We feel that omega-3’s reduce vascular pathology and thus reduce the rate of brain aging,” said Dr. Zaldy S. Tan, the lead author of the study and associate professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles

Add to this Omega-3’s heart protective qualities and you might well wonder if you have adequate levels in your system.  From a dietary standpoint, flax seeds, walnuts and sardines are your best bet, as well as fatty fish such as anchovies, herring, and salmon.  But to insure you are sufficiently protected, the American Heart Association recommends taking a 1000mg daily dose of Omega-3 supplements.  Many practitioners feel that this is still not enough recommending doses as high as 4000MG/day for an adult men.

At Rowe Chiropractic Offices, you can pick up superior quality Omega-3 supplements in liquid or gel cap form or if easier, order through our website.

As always, wishing you a lifetime of health, happiness, vitality, and longevity.

Yours in health,

Dr. David Rowe 


Tags: Omega-3, Gonstead, Rowe Chiropractic, AHA, brain health

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