Which supplement was recommended on The Dr. Oz Show last
week to support memory?
A. DHA
B. EPA
C. DMAE
D. EFA
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The Answer:
A. DHA
Your Answers:
A. DHA - 87%
B. EPA - 2%
C. DMAE - 7%
D. EFA - 3%
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week's quiz!
DHA
- Docosahexaenoic acid
On the 5/31/12
episode of The Dr. Oz Show, The Memory Cure, Dr. Oz discussed the
importance of supplements to support brain health and memory.
This component of the essential fatty
acid omega-3, called DHA, increases blood flow, decreases
inflammation, reduces plaques in the brain. Dr. Fotuhi recommends
taking 600mg of DHA daily for at least six months to build memory and
support the brain so it functions as if it were three years younger.
Dr. Oz says DHA is the most important
supplement ever discussed on The Dr. Oz Show. If he had the choice of
taking only one supplement, DHA would be the one.
EPA
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid
EPA is a component of omega-3 fatty
acids primarily found in cold water fish. The fat EPA focuses on
heart health from modulating inflammation to supporting healthy blood
pressure levels to helping the body slow the build of arterial
plaques.
DMAE
- Dimethylaminoethanol
From DrWeil.com:
“DMAE is a substance naturally produced in small amounts in the
brain and also found in anchovies and sardines. DMAE supplements are
promoted to boost brainpower, improve memory, and slow aging. The
idea that DMAE can improve memory stems from research suggesting it
may increase levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is
believed to play an important role in learning and memory.”
EFA
– Essential Fatty Acids
EFA's is the general term for healthy
fats including DHA, fish oil, primrose oils, and so on. EFA's are
considered healthy fats and are primarily known for supporting heart
health and healthy skin.
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I believe flax seeds has Omega 3. Can one take ground flax seeds and get the DHA one needs to improve memory?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your question. Flax seeds do contain omega-3 and DHA but in small quantities. Flax seeds are typically looked at for their fiber content. A person would have to eat ridiculous amounts of flax seeds with grave risks to their intestinal tract to equal the amount of omega-3 contained in the supplement form.
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