The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Hippocampal Neurogenesis

Simon Dyall

The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Hippocampal Neurogenesis

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Abstract

Neurogenesis occurs in limited areas of the adult mammalian brain, and has been reported in all mammals studied to date, including man. Hipppocampal neurogenesis is enhanced in conditions associated with enhanced synaptic plasticity and following neuronal injury, suggesting a role in cognition and brain repair.

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) promote hippocampal neurogenesis in a variety of models, and there is a strong correlation between omega-3 PUFA intake and hippocampal-dependent memory tasks. Some of the most compelling evidence comes from work with the fat-1 transgenic mouse, an animal model of endogenous omega-3 PUFA enrichment. Fat-1 mice exhibit enhanced neurogenesis, with concomitant improvements in spatial memory compared to wild type mice. Thus omega-3 PUFAs positively influence neurogenesis, and these effects may contribute to improved cognitive performance. This chapter reviews the role of omega-3 PUFAs in hippocampal neurogenesis, and explores some of the potential mechanisms which may underlie the observed effects.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Brain and Neurological Health
Publisher	Academic Press
Pages	251
Number of pages	12
Volume	1
Edition	1
ISBN (Print)	978-0-12-410527-0
Publication status	Published - 27 Jun 2014

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