• Over the years, many claims have been made for the health benefits of fish oils.
• Now, a study has found that taking fish oil supplements in later life could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in some people.
• The small study showed that in older people with a gene that increases Alzheimer’s risk, fish oil supplements reduced the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
• Experts suggest that larger clinical trials should investigate the benefits of omega-3 supplements for those at high risk of Alzheimer’s.

Written by Katharine Lang on August 2, 2024 — Fact checked by Sarah Myers, PharmD

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