Two disturbing items I read in Courier Mail Friday concern Omega 3 fatty acids and statins.
Apparently British scientists have concluded that omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in fish such as salmon and in nuts, may not halt the decline in brainpower as previously thought. Their study did not find a protective effect.
The other report re statins states that they could lead to memory loss.Prescribed to lower levels of "bad"cholesterol in the blood,they are the most widely prescribed drugs in Britain,and in tests, one of the widely-prescribed drugs cut the ability to form new memories and recall information. The medication called pravastatin, was found to have an adverse effect on rats. Researchers say their study tallies with reports of statin patients feeling "befuddled".I take this one, as a generic for Lipitor. I had to go and look that up, so maybe they are correct !!I only take half the prescribed amount..
