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> I take fish oils for brain health, since our brain is made of fat and the more (good) fats we have in our diet, the better it is for the brain. Is that an as
by copperx 4y ago
> I take fish oils for brain health, since our brain is made of fat and the more (good) fats we have in our diet, the better it is for the brain.
Is that an assumption, or is it based on fact?
- deepnet 4y ago“There is no difference between a stick of butter and your brain.”, Hibbeln - https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg17523575-800-the-happy-fat/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg17523575-800-the-happ... "A study by JR Hibbeln showed that around the world, countries that consume the least amount of fatty fish show the highest levels of major depression (MDD) in their population. And countries where fatty fish is the main diet show the lowest incidence of MDD." - https://www.loricalabresemd.com/blog/effect-of-fatty-acids/ https://www.loricalabresemd.com/blog/effect-of-fatty-acids/
- bostonpete 4y agoWould be nice if they linked the study or at least an article about it.