Omeag-3 fatty acid that come from olive oil and fish can reduce inflammation in the brain.

橄榄油和鱼肉中的欧米伽3脂肪酸则能有效减少大脑炎症的发生。

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Some previous studies have suggested that DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, can aid in a baby's brain development if taken during pregnancy.

之前的研究表明怀孕的妈妈们摄入DHA，即鱼油中含有的欧米加- 3脂肪酸，有助于婴儿的大脑发育。

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In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have determined that healthy young adults ages 18-25 can improve their working memory even further by increasing their Omega-3 fatty acid intake with fish oil supplements.

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Another key point: Vascepa contains purified ethyl EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid, but does not contain significant amounts of docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, another omega-3 fatty acid that is a major component of non-prescription fish-oil pills, as well as Lovaza.

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According to the National Institutes of Healt h, most fish oil studies have involved the use of 300 to 3, 000 mg of the essential fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

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