29 May 2015 Blackmores Institute Omega 3 fatty acids enhance cognitive flexibility in at risk older adults 29 May 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease who consume more omega-3 fatty acids perform better than their peers on tests of cognitive flexibility - the ability to efficiently switch between tasks, new research finds. The analysis, published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, suggests that consuming eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, enhanced cognitive flexibility in these adults in part by beefing up the anterior cingulate cortex. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.