Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Major Depression

Byron's Comments:

omega 3 fatty acids, especially DHA, can be major brain boosters for tough times.

Study Title:

Omega-3 fatty acids in major depressive disorder.

Study Abstract:

Patients with major depressive disorder have high rates of cardiovascular disease and other medical comorbidity. Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly those found in fish and seafood, have cardiovascular health benefits and may play an adjunctive role in the treatment of mood disorders. However, existing studies on omega-3 fatty acids in depression have limitations such as small sample sizes and a wide variance in study design, and results regarding efficacy are mixed. The preponderance of data from placebo-controlled treatment studies suggests that omega-3 fatty acids are a reasonable augmentation strategy for the treatment of major depressive disorder. More research is necessary before omega-3 supplements can be recommended as monotherapy for the treatment of depression. For many individuals with major depressive disorder, augmentation with omega-3 fatty acids should be considered, as general health benefits are well established and adjunctive use is low risk.

Study Information:

Freeman MP. Omega-3 fatty acids in major depressive disorder. J Clin Psychiatry.   2009 December  70 Suppl 5:7-11.
Center for Women's Mental Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Simches Research Building, 185 Cambridge St, Boston, MA.

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