GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-10-23 · human
Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
Curated by Vishakha
Perspective
I'm cautious about concluding supplements alone are ineffective without comparing diet and supplement groups directly.
Source summary
A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients through a healthy diet may offer benefits that supplements alone cannot provide.
Original reporting: ScienceDaily · Published 2026-10-22