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DHA-rich oil modulates the cerebral haemodynamic response to cognitive tasks in healthy young adults: a near IR spectroscopy pilot study. – Cost Effective Supplements

DHA-rich oil modulates the cerebral haemodynamic response to cognitive tasks in healthy young adults: a near IR spectroscopy pilot study.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22018509


Conclusion of this study

Supplementation with DHA-rich FO, in comparison with placebo, resulted in a significant increase in the concentrations of oxy-Hb and total levels of Hb, indicative of increased cerebral blood flow (CBF), during the cognitive tasks. In comparison, no effect on CBF was observed following supplementation with EPA-rich FO, where concentration changes in the chromophores followed the same pattern as placebo. These encouraging pilot data warrant further application of NIRS in this area.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Fish Oil

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Mental health


Slightly Positive
Fish Oil


Body systems related to this study


Nervous System
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