The Benefits of Healthy Fats: Brain Health

By Lydia Wallie, Nutrition Director

Healthy fats are critical for essential bodily functions. Are you consuming them in your diet regularly? Here are two major reasons to consume healthy fats for brain health!

Consuming omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve brain function and structure. (1) They also “can prevent and treat mental disorders.” (2)

Where can you find good omega-3 sources?

The richest sources of omega-3 are “oily fish, fish oil and cod-liver oil.” (2) Take your fish oil supplement and consume high-quality fish (wild-caught, not farm-raised) once a week if possible. At 925 Strong we carry the Puori brand of fish oil which you can purchase.

Next steps: Take a look at your weekly fish and fish oil intake. How is your brain/mental health and do you need to increase your omega-3 fatty acid consumption?

Sources:

(1) doi: 10.1093/cercor/bht163

(2) doi: 10.1080/16512235.2017.1281916