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Dr. Bita Moghaddam, of the University of Pittsburgh, investigated
the impact of omega-3 deficiencies over several generations of people. The
results of this study were recently published in the journal Biological Psychiatry.
Dr. Moghaddam focused on omega-3 deficiencies because of
the sharp decrease in omega-3 intake in recent decades caused by our changing food sources and eating habits. A few generations ago, omega-3 sufficiency
was easy to achieve. Wild fish, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, all contained
reasonable quantities of omega-3 fatty acids. In recent years though, these natural
food sources have declined dramatically, with farmed fish and grain-fed animals
predominating in the grocery store. These new foods lack the omega-3
fatty acids that are so important to our health.
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The research results were clear: second generation family
members who were deficient in omega-3s had measurable cognitive impairments
compared to their better fed counterparts. The research found observable
changes in the brain regions that handle decision making and habit formation.
As a group, the teens also had higher anxiety and hyperactivity levels and were less
adept at problem-solving.
So what does this mean? Here is yet another reason to
watch your omega-3 intake. It may be wise to avoid supplements that are derived from marine sources, but there are plenty of safe ways to ensure enough
omega-3s. Do it for the children!
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