In this week's episode, we see what science says about omega-3 and depression. Does omega-3 help manage symptoms of depression? What kind of omega-3 are we talking about? What is the optimal dose? Listen to find out the answer to these questions and more! Mahshad, our host, is a neuroscientist and PhD candidate that will answer these questions based on data from peer-reviewed articles from reputable sources.

References:

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Nemets at l., Addition of Omega-3 Fatty Acid to Maintenance Medication Treatment for Recurrent Unipolar Depressive Disorder, Am J Psychiatry 2002; 159:477–479)

Peet et al., A Dose Ranging Study of the Effects of Ethyl-Eicosapentaenoate in Patients with Ongoing Depression Despite Apparently Adequate Treatment with Standard Drugs, Arch Gen Psychiatry 2002