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Additional benefit of omega-3 fatty acids for the clearance of metabolites from the brain

October 26, 2016 by

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, could improve the function of the glymphatic system, which facilitates the clearance of waste from the brain, and promote the clearance of metabolites including amyloid-? peptides, a primary culprit in Alzheimer's disease, report scientists.

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