Strike SC, Carlisle A, Gibson EL, Dyall SC, 2016 – A High Omega-3 Fatty Acid Multinutrient Supplement Benefits Cognition and Mobility in Older Women: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Pilot Study
Significant improvements were seen in 2 of the 4 cognitive tests, with shorter mean latencies in a motor screening task (p < .05) & more words remembered (p < .03), and 1 of the 3 primary mobility measures with improved habitual walking speed (p < .05). Compared with the placebo, supplementation also produced significantly higher blood DHA levels (p < .02). This pilot study, showed that Active Memory improved cognition and mobility in able older females at clinically relevant levels, suggesting a potential role in reducing the decline to frailty.
Population studied: 27 postmenopausal women (60-84 years)
Dosage & Duration Active Memory or placebo for 6m
Measures used: Mobility was assessed by a VICON 9 motion capture camera synchronized with Kistler force plates, cognitive performance by computerized cognitive function tests, and blood fatty acid levels by pin-prick analysis.
Reference
Strike SC, Carlisle A, Gibson EL, Dyall SC. A High Omega-3 Fatty Acid Multinutrient Supplement Benefits Cognition and Mobility in Older Women: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Pilot Study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2016 Feb;71(2):236-42. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glv109. Epub 2015 Aug 11.
