According to a recent study published in Neurology, people who consume more omega-3 in their middle years are benefitted more than those who consume less omega-3.

The study included 2,183 men and women with an average age of 46. The researchers examined the fatty acid profile from the blood samples of each participant and also scanned their brains with MRI technology. Additionally, the individuals underwent neurological examination which evaluated the participants executive function, thinking, processing speed, and delayed episodic memory.

25% of the participants who had omega-3 fatty acids blood levels below 4% were put in the low group, while the rest participants having an omega-3 level of 5.2% were assigned to the higher group. The participants in the higher group had more grey matter and better reading and logical reasoning scores, while those in the lower group were more likely to smoke and have diabetes and were less likely to have a college degree.

The study′s findings suggest that there may be an association between consuming omega-3 in midlife and an improvement in brain function for adults.

(Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/omega-3-may-boost-brain-health-for-people-in-midlife-study#Omega-3:Things-to-know)