Thanks for the link. Some random thoughts.

For context, similar to person in the CNN story, I was injured in a vehicle-pedestrian accident; my TBI was categorized as moderate to severe; the neurosurgeon who performed the craniotomy the night of the accident later told me "I didn't think you were going to make it". I was in ICU for a month, followed by a month in neurorehab. I was not given fish oil but did receive anti-clotting medication including aspirin and Coumadin. I have since fully recovered except for some occasional minor vertigo.

Studies have indicated fish oil can be helpful for improving circulation and thereby may be useful in preventing stroke, and some studies have suggested possible reduction of plaque in Alzheimer's patients. That said, some studies suggest that excessive amounts may be dangerous to the point of increasing stroke risk.

I'm thrilled that the young man in the CNN story has recovered. The fish oil protocol mentioned in the story is encouraging, but I think it prudent to keep in mind that this case represents a sample size of 1, and correlation doesn't equal causation. In other words, he may have recovered anyway using a different protocol, as was my experience.

While this story is inspirational and heart warming, I suggest more study is needed.