Do omega-3 fatty acids help in depression?

Full Abstract

There is an increasing number of studies assessing whether omega-3 fatty acids play a role in behavioural and mood disorders, particularly depression. Findings of this research have been highlighted in the media, and in recent reports by the Mental Health Foundation and the food charity Sustain. As a result of such raising of awareness, patients might ask their GPs and mental health professionals about taking omega-3 fatty acids as a treatment for depression. Here we assess whether omega-3 fatty acids have a role in the management of such individuals.

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Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Drug and therapeutics bulletin (Drug Ther Bull), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Feb; vol 45 (issue 2) : pp 9-12

Dates: Created 2007/03/15; Completed 2007/04/26; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 17357473, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Depressive Disorder - drug therapy
Dietary Supplements
Fatty Acids, Omega-3 - adverse effects; therapeutic use

Fatty Acids, Omega-3 - adverse effects; therapeutic use
Humans
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Associated Chemicals: Fatty Acids, Omega-3 (0)

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