It turns out that science continues to prove new positive links between omega-3 fatty acids (FA) and brain health. And while consuming the long-chain omega-3s EPA and DHA found in fatty fish (and supplements) may not make you smarter, scientific research points to the benefits of these nutrients for a range of brain functions. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are essential nutrients that, among other health benefits, help build the structure of the brain and regulate its function. Three studies published this summer looked at the relationship between omega-3s and the brain. Each study focuses on a different area of ??brain health: brain aging, Alzheimer's disease and depression. Although we do not yet have definitive answers in these areas, the studies are promising. They provide impetus for a better understanding of how omega-3s benefit the brain.