A new study has revealed the benefit of administration of fish oil within 5 hours after a stroke, as it contains a substance which can limit or prevent brain damage.

"We are just now beginning to understand the significant impact of omega-3 essential fatty acids on stroke. There is no simple solution just yet, but each new discovery brings us closer to defeating stroke and other debilitating neurodegenerative diseases," said Bazan.
These findings not only target a new stroke treatment approach, but also provide vital information about the length of the therapeutic window.
To determine how DHA might be effective in stroke treatment and recovery, Bazan and his colleagues compared DHA and saline administered intravenously at 3, 4, 5, and 6 hours after the onset of stroke.
MRIs showed that neurological deficits were reduced by the administration of DHA. It also reduced swelling and facilitated neurobehavioral recovery.
The area of destroyed tissue was reduced by an average of 59 percent at 5 hours.
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Source-ANI