Women with Alzheimer’s have unusually low omega fatty acid levels, study finds
by Ian Sample Science editor from Science | The Guardian on (#6ZEHR)
Analysis of blood samples finds women with the disease have 20% lower levels, a pattern not seen in men
Women should ensure they are getting enough omega fatty acids in their diets according to researchers, who found unusually low levels of the compounds in female patients with Alzheimer's disease.
The advice follows an analysis of blood samples from Alzheimer's patients and healthy individuals, which revealed levels of unsaturated fats, such as those containing omega fatty acids, were up to 20% lower in women with the disease.
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