DHA Protects Against Neurodegenerative Disease

Thursday, March 25, 2010  -  Byron Richards, CCN

The Journal of Nutrition has published three important review studies on DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. from a recent symposium on DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. and Neurodegenerative Disease.  Collectively the data shows the absolute importance of DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. to the health of your brain and the prevention of age-associated deterioration of nerve function and disease.

In one presentation the researcher explained that DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. is the primary fatty acid1 found in the gray matter of the brain and that it possesses nerve growth properties as well as nerve protection properties.  Deficiencies in DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. lead to mood problems and depression.  A lack of DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. is associated with impaired connections between brain cells, atrophy of neurons, and a reduction in gray matter mass.

Another presentation focused on how DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. actually protects your nerves and eyesight2.  Under increased stress DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. enables nerves to produce a regulatory gene signal called NPD1 which turns on the nerve cells defense system so that they do not die.  If NPD1 fails to activate then an inflammatory response follows that results in nerve damage and nerve cell death.  Thus, adequate DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. is needed for natural balance (homeostasis Property of a system that regulates its internal environment to remain in a stable, constant condition. ) within your nervous system so as to deal with demands.  A lack of DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. results in accelerated nervous system aging.

The third presentation focused on the role of DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. in the prevention of dementia3 and Alzheimer’s disease.  DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. acts in a number of ways to reduce the formation of excess β-amyloid peptide, a key factor in the development of cognitive decline.  DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. helps regulate the generation of new brain cells, reduces brain inflammation, and offsets the decline in synaptic and neuronal dysfunction associated with dementia.  DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. has a direct ability to impede adverse changes that otherwise lead to the promotion of Alzheimer’s disease.

Collectively, these presentations and this symposium are reflective of a significant body of cutting edge scientific research showing that DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. is a nutritional tool that can assist in the prevention of serious problems of cognitive malfunction and decline.  Considering that our society is facing an epidemic of problems and costs in this area, DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. may lead the way as a natural tool that is of extreme value to millions of Americans.

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Referenced Studies:
  1. ^ DHA Deficiency and Prefrontal Cortex Atrophy  Journal of Nutrition  Robert K. McNamara
  2. ^ How DHA Protects Against Neurodegeneration  Journal of Nutrition  Changde Zhang and Nicolas G. Bazan
  3. ^ DHA and Memory Decline  Journal of Nutrition  Greg M. Cole and Sally A. Frautschy

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