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  Healthy aging

 

Omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA play an important role in maintaining normal health, and in healthy aging

 

overview Dha & healthy aging

all-cause mortality & epa, dha

In a meta-analysis by Chen and colleagues, it was found that EPA and DHA are associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality. Click here for topic overview

dha + EPA & muscle function with aging

In a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Ma and colleagues found a positive effect of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA on muscle function in healthy older adults. Click here for topic overview

Sarcopenia & DHA

Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, is associated with aging and inflammation. Crucially, omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA are implicated in muscle health and function. Accordingly, studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids can have positive effects in the context of sarcopenia, by promoting gain in muscle mass and function.
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