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Fish is a source of omega-3 fatty acids STANDOUT SUPPLEMENT Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These essential fatty acids—particularly DHA and EPA—continue to wow experts, partly because research now shows that EFAs can help prevent the cognitive decline commonly seen in Alzheimer’s disease. How they work: Omega-3 fatty acids “promote optimal communication between nerve cells,” Weil says, “in part by supporting brain-cell membrane health and decreasing inflammation.” What’s new: Steelsmith thinks krill oil—extracted from tiny shrimp-like crustaceans in the Antarctic—will play an increasingly important role in brain health. In addition to high levels of EPA and DHA, she says, “krill oil is rich in phospholipids, which are important in healthy nerve- and brain-cell function.” Click here to see the full article and to get answers to consumers' common questions.