India, Oct. 30 -- Omega-3 is widely associated with cognitive benefits like improved memory and concentration. Fish oil capsules are consumed as a dietary supplement to meet omega-3 requirements. Strengthening cognitive health is considered a priority, especially given the growing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases.

But a study in October 2026, by researchers at Keck Medicine of USC, published in eBioMedicine, had a surprising revelation. As per the findings, the participants who took omega-3 supplements daily did not see any major cognitive advantage.

The lead study investigator, Hussein Naji Yassine, MD, director of the USC Center for Personalized Brain Health, debunked a common misconception: "We all wish there was a silver bul...