Polyunsaturated fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have long been appreciated for their beneficial effects on human health; thousands of research papers currently detail their impacts on cardiovascular, joint and muscle health. However, recent studies involving these key nutrients have revealed that omega-3s can be highly beneficial as preventive measures to stave off age-related issues.
Chronic, low-grade inflammation — a phenomenon that occurs naturally during the ageing process — can lead to cellular dysfunction; it also affects the progression of age-related brain diseases, such as depression, Alzheimer’s and cognitive impairment.1,2 Another hallmark of “unhealthy” ageing is a reduction in cognitive abilities, which can range from memory loss to poor sleep quality and learning disabilities.
As the average person’s life expectancy has shot up in many parts of the world, consumers are increasingly looking for solutions that allow them to maintain their health in the “golden years.” Annabel Kartal-Allen sat down with Kaitlin Roke, Director of Scientific Communications and Outreach at GOED, and Silvi Siddhu, Director of Nutraceuticals at Univar Solutions, to discuss the role of omega-3s in healthy ageing.
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