Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids may cause memory problems

Monday, February 27, 2012 - 20:30 in Health & Medicine

A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients commonly found in fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and thinking abilities, according to a new study. Omega-3 fatty acids include the nutrients called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

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