Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slowed ALS Progression

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may have a favorable effect on disease progression and survival for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Among more than 400 ALS patients who were followed for over 18 months, higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) were associated with longer survival and slower functional decline. Higher levels of the […]