Give your brain an oil change
DEMENTIA is an increasingly common condition that now affects around 800,000 people in the UK. As we age, our risk of developing dementia increases and the condition typically occurs in people over the age of 65.
People who suffer from dementia can become apathetic or disinterested in their usual activities and have problems controlling their emotions.
Social situations may become more challenging and they can lose interest in socialising altogether. It can also change aspects of their personality as well as create illusions or hallucinations.
Dementia affects mental ability to the extent that sufferers will struggle to maintain independence.
Planning and organising will become increasingly diffi cult which affects day- to- day life. It is a syndrome which is associated with an ongoing decline of the brain.
There is a simple addition to our diet which can delay or avoid the debilitating effects: Omega3.
We now know that fi sh oils help the heart and joints as well as brain function. You can fi nd your supply through fresh fi sh or you can take a daily supplement, which has the benefi t of being both quick and convenient.
The latest leap forward has been in the discovery that squid oil is far richer in Omega- 3 oil, the main ingredient that helps health, than cod liver oil. In fact it is fi ve times richer than cod liver oil.
Following the discovery, revolutionary new product Bioglan Calamari Gold was launched in the UK last year. Just one capsule a day contains 40 per cent Omega- 3 DHA proven to help with brain function.
Studies have also shown it can lower the risk of arthritis, improve joint as well as eye health.
Omega- 3 acids are a group of essential fatty acids which can’t be created by the body. DHA is the predominant Omega- 3 in many of our vital organs and is fundamental for our health.
Omega- 3 DHA accounts for up to 40 per cent of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in the brain and 60 per cent in the retina. It is important for brain health, improving concentration, memory and cognitive development. It can also help to improve blood pressure and may reduce the risk of heart disease.
And unlike cod, squid is not overfi shed and it is also sourced from sustainable waters. As squid has a short life span, it accumulates fewer toxins than some other fi sh during its life. The NHS recommends we eat at least two portions of fatty fi sh ( or fi sh rich in Omega- 3 oils) a week but with the rising cost of seafood, taking a supplement is often more economical as well as being the answer for many who dislike fi sh.
Each 500mg capsule of Bioglan Calamari Gold contains 200mg of DHA. It is available at selected Holland & Barrett stores ( RRP £ 19.99). A month’s supply of 1,000mg capsules costs £ 34.99. Visit calamarigold. co. uk or hollandandbarrett. com