55-New Research on Omega-3s and Early-Onset Dementia

Recording date: April 24, 2026

Broadcast date: June 17, 2026

Hosts: Dr. Bill Harris & Kelly Patterson

Guest: Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila

In this episode, Dr. Bill Harris and Kelly Patterson interview Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila about the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids, brain health, and dementia. Dr. Sala-Vila discusses recent research using UK Biobank data showing that people with higher blood levels of omega-3s—particularly DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids—had a lower risk of developing dementia, including early-onset dementia (before age 65). He emphasizes that these findings are observational, meaning they show associations rather than proof that omega-3s prevent dementia, but they add to growing evidence that maintaining higher omega-3 status may support long-term brain health. 

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