Australian scientists at Melbourne’s Deakin University have discovered the reason a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids can protect the brain from developing Alzheimer’s disease. Its protective powers stem from an ability to regulate the brain’s natural level of zinc, which can prove toxic at elevated levels, cellular biologist and project leader Professor Leigh Ackland said on Tuesday.
She said previous research had shown a reduced incidence of neurodegenerative diseases in populations with a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Read the full article at TheHindu.com
