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Can Omega-3s Fight Depression And Build A Stronger Brain?
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Omega-3s and Depression
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam performed a review of 13 different studies detailing the effect omega-3 supplementation had on people with major depressive disorder.
Their findings indicated that patients taking omega-3 supplements appeared to get better results from their antidepressant medication(s) than those who did not.
Another recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry more firmly established a link between depression patients with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids and improved symptoms. Interestingly, the patients who benefited the most from supplementation were the ones who already had the highest levels of omega-3s in their body at the beginning of the study.
More research needs to be done to definitively establish a link, but past studies appear to clearly indicate a link between higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA, and improved recovery from depression.
A diet with plenty of omega-3-rich foods, particularly fatty fish, can improve cognitive performance and help maintain brain health. Omega-3s also appear to help reduce the symptoms in people diagnosed with depression.
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Add more foods containing omega-3s to your diet, and consider supplementing with a high quality fish or krill oil to reap the benefits of this essential nutrient.
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