In this new study, researchers at King’s College in London analyzed blood samples from more than 800 participants and found that female Alzheimer’s disease patients had up to 20 percent lower levels of unsaturated fats, including omega fatty acids, with higher levels of saturated fats. Since Alzheimer’s is already twice as common in women than in men, the findings point to a potential biological link that could help explain sex differences in the disease’s onset and progression.
The researchers believe the lack of omega fatty acids may mean fewer of these essential compounds reach women’s brains, possibly contributing to cognitive decline. Omega-3 fats, in particular, are known to support brain health, and diets rich in them – such as the Mediterranean diet – have been associated with better memory and heart health.
To read how B vitamin supplements and high levels of omega-3 fatty acids can help stop the development of Alzheimer’s disease, see this article on our website.
To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for optimum cognitive performance, see this page on our website.
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August 29, 2025Women With Alzheimer’s Disease Have Unusually Low Omega Fatty Acid Levels
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Women should ensure they are getting enough omega fatty acids in their diets according to researchers, who found unusually low levels of the compounds in female patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
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In this new study, researchers at King’s College in London analyzed blood samples from more than 800 participants and found that female Alzheimer’s disease patients had up to 20 percent lower levels of unsaturated fats, including omega fatty acids, with higher levels of saturated fats. Since Alzheimer’s is already twice as common in women than in men, the findings point to a potential biological link that could help explain sex differences in the disease’s onset and progression.
The researchers believe the lack of omega fatty acids may mean fewer of these essential compounds reach women’s brains, possibly contributing to cognitive decline. Omega-3 fats, in particular, are known to support brain health, and diets rich in them – such as the Mediterranean diet – have been associated with better memory and heart health.
To read how B vitamin supplements and high levels of omega-3 fatty acids can help stop the development of Alzheimer’s disease, see this article on our website.
To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for optimum cognitive performance, see this page on our website.
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