Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit

According to a new two-year study released this week, fish oil supplements may not deliver on their most popular promise: protecting memory and preventing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that while omega-three fatty acids successfully reached the brains of study participants, they produced no meaningful improvements in cognition or Alzheimer's-related brain changes. The findings suggest that maintaining a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle may matter far more than any single supplement. For millions of people regularly taking fish oil in hopes of sharpening their minds, it's a sobering reminder that the path to better brain health may not come in a bottle.

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