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This study of 36 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment found that daily supplementation with omega-3 (810 mg Eicosapentaenoic acid and 4140 mg Docosahexaenoic acid) and omega-6 fatty acids (1800 mg gamma-Linolenic acid and 3150 mg Linoleic acid) along with antioxidants improved functional ability and cognitition. Comment: Diet and exercise are important throughout life, from preconception up until the end of life. Although we have more and more medications to treat various diseases, a good diet along with regular exercise remain the foundation upon which medical care is built. Nutrients . 2020 Jan 26;12(2):325.    (retrieved Nov, 2020). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.