date:Jul 31, 2018
According to Dr Amanda Patterson, older adults with higher intakes of omega-6 fatty acids, but not other types of fatty acids, scored better across five cognitive domains, including language and attention.
Measured by the Audio Recorded Cognitive Screen (ARCS) tool. Dr Pattersons research involved 2,750 adults, aged 55-86 years, from the Hunter region of New South Wales.
Our findings suggest that a higher intake of omega-6 fatty acids, found in a range of plant-based foods including nuts and s