30 Apr 2015 Blackmores Institute Omega 3 fatty acid and b vitamin combo slows brain atrophy in oldies 30 Apr 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Cognitively impaired old people with higher blood levels of omega 3 fatty acids when given vitamin B supplements have a slower rate of brain atrophy, new research shows. Plasma concentrations of omega 3 fatty acids and homocysteine are associated with the development of brain atrophy and dementia. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.