India, April 27 -- A study by scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina, published in Cell Reports, suggests that some parts of fish oil may actually slow the brain's recovery after repeated mild head injuries.
Fish oil comes from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel. It is popular because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health and are often thought to help the brain.
The study was led by neuroscientist Onder Albayram along with researchers including Eda Karakaya, Adviye Ergul, and Semir Beyaz from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center. They focused on a specific omega-3 fat called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is found in fish oil.
"Fish oil supplements are everywhere, and people ...