Fish Oil May Increase CTE Risk After Brain Injury
April 08, 2026
April 08, 2026
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, April 8 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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Fish oil may increase CTE risk after brain injury
The Takeaway
Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and collaborators have found that EPA, a fatty acid contained in fish oil supplements, may disrupt the brain's ability to recover from traumatic injuries, potentially increasing the risk of developing neurodegenerative conditi . . .
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Fish oil may increase CTE risk after brain injury
The Takeaway
Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and collaborators have found that EPA, a fatty acid contained in fish oil supplements, may disrupt the brain's ability to recover from traumatic injuries, potentially increasing the risk of developing neurodegenerative conditi . . .