Guys, when is the last time you had fish for dinner? If you can’t remember, it may be more than the passage of time that’s to blame. Recent studies show that improved memory is just one of many brain boosting benefits men can reel in by eating more fish.
You Are What You Eat
You’ve likely heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for your health. But one in particular, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), goes straight to your head. “DHA is actually present at the nerve endings in our brain,” explains Keri Gans, RD, who is author of The Small Change Diet. “It is important for our cognitive behavior, for memory and brain performance,” If you think higher levels of DHA in your diet might simply help you remember to put fish on your shopping list, keep in mind that studies link DHA deficiencies to more serious mental problems than occasional forgetfulness. In fact, low levels of DHA have been associated with a greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease in later years. A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia found that those supplementing with DHA showed a benefit roughly equivalent to having the learning and memory skills of someone three years younger.
