Article
Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on inflammatory markers in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma in Alzheimer's disease: the OmegAD study.
Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders - 1 Jan 2009
Freund-Levi Yvonne, Hjorth Erik, Lindberg Catharina, Cederholm Tommy, Faxen-Irving Gerd, Vedin Inger, Palmblad Jan, Wahlund Lars-Olof, Schultzberg Marianne, Basun Hans, Eriksdotter Jönhagen Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3 FAs) found in dietary fish or fish oils are anti-inflammatory agents that may influence Alzheimer's disease (AD). OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of dietary omega-3 FA supplementation on inflammatory markers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma from patients with mild to moderate AD. METHODS: Thirty-five patients (70.3 +/- 8.2 years) were randomized to a daily intake of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
