Show Notes
In this episode of the WhatScienceSays podcast, we learn about the protective effects of omega-3 against Alzheimer's disease. We learn about the dosage and the specific type of omega-3 fatty acid that is most beneficial. This episode is hosted by Mahshad, a neuroscientist and PhD candidate at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children.
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