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Originally Posted by Monomer
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Hmm, this might explain quite a bit. Alzheimer's disease doesn't seem to be common among populations that have a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, gained through eating seafoods or vegetables (a lot of veggies like spinach, broccoli, flax seeds, walnuts, etc. are rich in ALA, which then can be converted in the liver, albeit poorly, to DHA). One more thing that deserves mention is that omega-3 fatty acids are strong anti-inflammatory agents and moderate an immune response. I wonder if this would also contribute to other beneficial effects for the brain, especially in those afflicted with Alzheimer's.
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