Effectiveness Rating for Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)'s Ability to Improve Cognitive Ability
The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) is able to improve cognitive ability. The overall rating for this claim is 1.3 out of 3. There is little if any research to warrant the use of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) to improve cognitive ability. Using Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) to improve cognitive ability will probably not yeild any positive results and is likely a waste of money.
Confidence Rating for Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)'s Ability to Improve Cognitive Ability
The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.
There are 7 studies in the database on eicosapentaenoic acid (epa); the confidence rating is 140. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.
References
| Title of Study |
| Effect of 2-y n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on cognitive function in older people: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial |
| The n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation Improved the Cognitive Function in the Chinese Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial |
| Association between cognitive function and supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs and other nutrients in ≥ 75 years old patients: A randomized multicenter study |
| Effect of supplementation with long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on behavior and cognition in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a randomized placebo-controlled intervention trial |
| Effect of long-term omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with or without multidomain intervention on cognitive function in elderly adults with memory complaints (MAPT): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial |
| Effects of iron and n-3 fatty acid supplementation, alone and in combination, on cognition in school children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention in South Africa |
| Effects of n-3 fatty acids, EPA v. DHA, on depressive symptoms, quality of life, memory and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial |
