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Omega-3s also help improve cranial nerve function. This is because DHA, one of the omega-3s, is the raw material for brain nerve cells and improves the function of synapses, which are the connective points of brain nerve cells. DHA is also a component of the retina, which is responsible for vision.Although DHA has not reduced the incidence of dementia, some studies have shown that it may improve cognitive function, such as memory, and prevent or slow the progression of cognitive dysfunction in the pre-dementia stage. So I would say that DHA indirectly helps prevent dementia. This is because most dementia develops through several stages, such as mild cognitive impairment. A study by MIT professor Richard Wortman also found that taking 1,200 mg of DHA and 300 mg of EPA helped reduce the decline of neurons in the brain and maintain cognitive function in early dementia.
Omega-3s also support brain development in children and adolescents. Of course, there is still a lack of direct evidence that it increases intelligence quotient. However, there are many studies that show that omega-3s can help improve learning. It does mean that we can't say categorically, "If you eat omega-3s, you will study well," but we can say, "If you eat omega-3s, it can help you study well."
I like to make this analogy. When a car is built in a factory, the size of the engine is determined. If the engine is large, it will have good power and will be able to climb hills easily. However, if the engine is made small from the start, no matter how savvy the driver is, it will inevitably be difficult to climb hills. It's easy to understand if you think of the engine as your brain. The skull of a child continues to increase in volume until puberty. During this time, it is important for neurons to fill the brain space tightly and densely. This is why it is necessary to consume DHA, which is the most important raw material for brain nerve cells.
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