Fish Oil and Depression WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Fish Oil and Depression
Studies have suggested that taking a fish oil supplement on a daily basis may aid in treating depression.1 Research has suggested that taking antidepressants combined with a daily fish oil supplement might help alleviate the symptoms of depression, according to psychiatrists. However researches do not suggest that fish oil be used as a single source for treating major depression or bipolar disorder.2
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- Fish oil might aid in reducing symptoms such as anxiety, sleep disorders, thoughts of suicide, reduced libido, and sadness.3
- People who are depressed have low levels of EPA, which is a fatty acid that can be found in fish oil and is important for normal brain function.3
- Foods such as salmon, halibut, mackerel, and walnuts are good sources for omega-3 fatty acids.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mayo Clinic: Fish Oil Supplements: Can They Treat Depression?
- ↑ Health: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Relieve Depression
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WebMD: Fish Oil Eases Depression
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- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: May 15, 2009
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