N-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids ameliorate cognitive age-related impairments and depressive behaviour in unchallenged aged prediabetic rats

Yu Ru Guo, Yi Hao Hsu, An Liang, Wan Jung Lu, Chi Hao Wu, Hsiu Chuan Lee, Shih Yi Huang

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Abstract

Epidemiological studies have reported that nutritional deficit of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is closely related to depression and cognitive impairment in middle and later life. This study investigated the preventive effects of n-3 PUFA-rich oils on the behavioural impairment of unchallenged aged prediabetic rats by using a Morris water maze (MWM) test and forced swimming test (FST). Twenty 102-wk-old male SD male rats received a 35% sucrose solution and were fed with fish oil or flaxseed oil diets for 8k. Both treatments reduced the production of IL-6 and non-esterified fatty acids significantly. Both treatments demonstrated significantly quicker MWM acquisition, shorter FST immobility time and higher levels of nerve growth factor than did the control group. Thus, n-3 PUFA-rich oil might produce protective effects by improving fasting blood sugar levels and reducing proinflammatory cytokine levels, thus preventing cognitive age-related impairments and depression-like behaviour in aged prediabetic rats.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1300
Pages (from-to)522-536
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Functional Foods
Volume19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2015

Keywords

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Depression
  • Fatty acid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

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