5.) OMG, omega-3s
Researchers found that teenagers with elevated blood levels of omega-3s tended to have better information processing speeds when compared to their counterparts with lower levels, a phenomenon detailed in this study chosen by NFI, which was published in the journal Nutrients.
“In recent decades, an increasing interest in the health benefits of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) has been developed,” noted the study’s introduction. “Aside from its influence on cardiovascular health, it has also attracted attention because of its association with mental health (ADHD, autism, dyslexia), cognitive functioning of healthy individuals and cognitive decline in the elderly.”
“To our knowledge, three observational studies looking at the association between fish intake (the most important source of omega-3 LCPUFAs) and cognitive functioning in adolescents have been executed. Kim and colleagues showed that adolescents aged 15 years who regularly consumed fish had significantly better academic performance than peers who never or hardly ever consumed fish.”
Explore the study in full here: http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/1/13/htm
