Omega-3 fatty acids are known for cardiovascular benefits, such as lowering triglycerides and reducing inflammation. 1-5 A meta-analysis found that people with the highest consumption of EPA and DHA (omega-3s in fish oil) have an associated 14% reduction in risk of death from any cause, compared to the lowest consumption. 6 In addition, fish oil’s effect on brain health continues to make headlines. Here are a few recent highlights. Protection Against Neurotoxins A study published in the journal Neurology added to the evidence that omega-3s protect against neurotoxins , substances that damage the brain or nervous system. 7 More than 1,300 elderly women underwent a brain MRI . In order to determine how much pollution exposure these women had, researchers used their addresses to assess their exposure to a category of air pollution (called PM 2.5 ) for t...